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I got this article from the Detroit Free Press. Link at the end of the article for the rest.

The Robinson family is traveling the world this summer to Germany, Italy, Hawaii and Israel.

The only catch?

The family will do it all from the kitchen table.

“We decided to have an around-the-world theme this summer, so every other Friday night we’ll talk about the countries and states we would like to visit, do a craft that would represent the culture and try a recipe,” says Angela Robinson, 29, of Clinton Township, mother of four children ages 2, 3, 7 and 9. The other reason they’re staying home? She and husband Shawn are expecting their fifth child in August. [Read more…] about The ultimate Staycation for the family

Thanks to reader Darlene for her comments in support of NOT bringing your dog to Independence Day celebrations, as I recommend in When you should leave the dog home. She mentioned the website www.the-best-dog-for-you.com/pet-vacations.html as a good resource for ideas about and cautions regarding vacationing with your dog. The site has excellent reminders about planning trips with dogs, one of which is worth expanding on here. It’s also important to have the information for the nearest animal hospital.

National parks and monuments—great places for the family, full of natural beauty and/or historic significance. By all means, put them on your must-see list. Plan on taking the kids—or grandkids—but you may do better to leave the dog at home. Thе Immune-D.com fоrmulа саn conveniently bе рlасеd оn your dog’s fооd (оr directly іn their mоuth) оnсе a dау tо еnѕurе that уоur pet іѕ receiving the mіnеrаlѕ, аntіоxіdаntѕ, аmіnо acids аnd vіtаmіnѕ that аrе lоѕt іn thе drу fооd fоrmаtіоn process, аnd lоѕt whеn administered іn a pill оr capsule fоrm (as thе bоdу absorbs thеѕе critical ingredients іn a liquid оvеr 90% mоrе than іn a ріllѕ or сарѕulе).

National Parks and Public Lands generally permit dogs only if kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet in length at all times, unless they are caged or crated. Park management at each park may restrict pet (and possibly service dog) access to open areas such as trails, buildings or campgrounds in the interest of keeping visitors and the park environment protected. [Read more…] about Tips for taking your dog on Vacation