Moms Travel TipsTravel Tips and Vacation Ideas for the Whole Family

Baltimore is a diverse and exciting place to visit. It is steeped in Historical sites and cultural events. Baltimore is also a place of “firsts” For instance; In 1774 William Goddard started the first Post Office System in the US in Baltimore. Here is where the first hot air balloon was designed by Peter Carnes and the first flight was made by 13 year old Edward Warren in 1784. The Baltimore Water Company was the first one in the US and was started in 1792.

If you are looking for some sports activities you have come to the right place. In Baltimore you can find almost everything from Biking to Golf. If you are a horse racing fan you can visit the Pimlico Race Course. When most people think of baseball that think of the Baltimore Orioles and you can see them play at Camden Yards. The Orioles have been around since 1955 and their ballpark is modern and comfortable to watch a game at. If you are a NFL football fan you can watch the Baltimore Ravens play at PSINet Stadium.

If you are looking for a relaxing place to walk, skate or for biking, you can visit the Baltimore & Annapolis Trail which is just 20 miles south of Baltimore. Here you will find a 13 mile paved trail that stretches from Glen Burnie to Annapolis. This is one of the most popular biking and hiking trails in the region.

It’s a golfing paradise for those that want to tee it up, with plentiful course including the Carroll Park Municipal Golf Course. It is a 12-hole par 40 course. If you want a challenge then you should play at the Diamond Ridge Golf Course which is an 18 hole, par 71 course.

The Pride of Baltimore II has been Maryland’s goodwill ambassador to the world and the ship was modeled after the Baltimore Clippers.  They were the topsail schooners that help America win the War of 1812.  Since its launch in 1988 the 173 foot vessel has represented Maryland in 44 countries and has sailed more than 180,000 miles.  When you are visiting Baltimore Maryland you might want to see if the Pride of Baltimore II is in port.  If it is you can take a tour of the vessel or stay on board overnight and sail with the crew.

You can Ride the Ducks if you are interested in a tour around the famous harbor.  The duck vessel will take you on an 80 minute tour and you will see the Washington monument, Camden Yards, Carroll Mansion and the Shot Tower. A unique and fun way to explore and see the sights and sounds of Baltimore. Baltimore has so much to offer in the way of history, culture and activities that you will not be able to see it on on just one trip.

Mosquitoes can sometimes completely ruin what was set to be a perfect holiday.  You’re enjoying one of your nice caribbean holidays in the sun and suddenly (often overnight) you find yourself covered in loads of itchy bites. More often that not it is us that is encroaching on their ground so its to be expected really that they take advantage. That’s not to say we should accept our suffering however. Put into action these pieces of advice if you get bitten and you’ll be happy again in no time.

1.) Use warm soapy water to clean the bite and around the surrounding area. This should be done as soon as you realise you have a bite as it will help prevent it getting infected and will reduce swelling. You should continue to keep all bites clean until they have gone down, especcially if your somewhere that maybe has lower standards of cleanliness such as Thailand holidays

2.)    Put some ice on a thin towel, wrap it up and place directly onto the bite.This will cool the surrounding area and reduce blood flow to the bite site. The result of which will be a reduction in swelling and relieve from any pain

3.) For a natural bite remedy, try salt and baking soda. Make a paste by adding a little water to the baking soda and then add into that a little salt. The baking soda will bring down swelling and the salt will decrease itching. Alternatively you can use natural aloe vera location to do a similar job

4.) Man-made medications can be used as well in the treatment process. A tropical anaesthetic that contains pramxomin or calamine lotion will help with irritation and pain. Some of these drugs can sometimes irritate bites so just use them on one bite at first and then see if it works.

5.) Oral drugs can often work well in combination with the other methods.  An anti-histamine will work to reduce the bodies negative response to the bite and will generally make you feel better. Anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen do pretty much the same job but better reduce swelling

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