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Traveling with your family is a perfect way to bond, have fun, and experience adventure. Traveling gives your children an excellent opportunity for them to discover new, exciting places while you spend quality time together. Traveling with kids does not have to be a...

The cold winter months in Des Moines provide a gorgeous back drop for pictures. Don’t forget to bring your camera along on your next Des Moines trip and capture the stunning beauty of nature that is located just around the corner from Ramada Tropics Resort &...

The holidays are busy travel days all over the country, but traveling doesn’t have to be a hassle. Our Des Moines hotel gives you some great travel tips for your next Iowa trip: Packing Pro. Instead of creating folded piles, you can roll your clothes and stack them in...

Wintertime in Iowa sure is beautiful, especially with a fresh layer of snow covering the ground. But, winter can also be dangerous if you are not prepared before getting on the road. It is important to prepare your vehicle with the proper supplies and to practice safe...

Swimming is a great type of exercise that provides a workout for the entire body and it is suitable for any age or ability. Not only can the skill of swimming save lives, it can also reduce the risk of illnesses such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke....

Generally speaking, business travel is not very glamorous, can be quite stressful, and is full of unknown variables and surprises. There are some things to consider that can make your business travel experience more enjoyable, and allow you to take away some personal...

When embarking on a road trip with kids, it is important to take along things to do on the way. You don’t have to, but keeping the peace all the while keeping the kids entertained in the car can make the difference between fun family trip and car ride nightmare. Here...

With engagement season in full swing, brides-to-be across the country are making decisions on every detail of their big day, from ceremony dates to napkin colors. With limited planning time and hundreds of details to consider, choosing a wedding reception venue can...

With higher temperatures and a sun that is peeking around gray clouds, many of us are anticipating warmer days of summer! One exciting time during which many children and families alike look forward to is summer vacation, where they get a break from the school and...