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Easter/Spring Travel Tips by 'Lilliput Guidebook' author Cate
Latting
Frommer’s
travel editor and 'Traveling with Kids' expert Cate Latting, who
has created the ultimate fun book for Gulliver's fans, a 'Lilliput
Guidebook' to commemorate the DVD realease 'Gulliver's Travels'
on April 19, shares some very creative ideas and her fondest
memories of Easter and Spring Travel in an eclusive interview
with Dot Com Women.
Frommer’s®
was featured in Gulliver’s Travels, and they, in turn, thought
it would be fun to celebrate the April 19th Blu-ray and DVD
release of the movie with an official Frommer’s guidebook to
Lilliput. As Cate puts it, "Though I approached the writing as I
would any guidebook, it was fun and inspiring to write about a
non-existent place."
Gulliver's Travels and What Kids Can Learn from it
Gulliver’s tall tales and heroic deeds in the movie win the hearts
of the tiny Lilliputians and through it all, Gulliver learns
that it’s how big you are on the inside that counts. As a travel
editor, Latting is of the opinion that the best message of the
movie is that of embracing new places and experiences. When you
travel somewhere new you should get to know your destination,
talk with the locals, find out what makes them tick. Though
Gulliver didn’t mean to end up in Lilliput, he fell in love with
it by embracing its people and learning about their culture.
This is a great lesson that any traveler, young or old, can
benefit from.
And when watching the movie at home with your kids, here's what
Latting thinks we can all educate our kids from this immortal
story:
1. Don’t lie. You can see what kind of trouble it got Gulliver
into.
2. Be loyal. Friendship is everything. Stand up for your
buddies.
3. Do what’s right. You’ll always come out on top in the end.
Easter and Spring Break Travel
Latting recalls her favorite memories of Easter holidays and Spring
Breaks skiing in Colorado. "It’s a great time of year to hit the
slopes", she says. "The days have warmed up quite a bit, but
there’s still snow on the ground. I remember plenty of sunny
days skiing in t-shirts and ski pants. If we were there on
Easter Sunday, we’d always hit the slopes first thing in the
morning, when lots of other people were spending time at church
or with family. We’d head home mid-day to have some down-time
together and a big Easter dinner, right about the time the
masses were heading to the mountain."
Top Easter Egg Hunt Events in USA
If you are planning to take your kids to popular Easter egg hunts
and events in USA, you might want to take some tips from the
Frommer's Kids' Travel Expert on the five best events found in
the country during Easter holiday.
- New York City does a wonderful egg hunt in Central Park.
There’s also a fabulous Easter Parade in NYC that runs down
Fifth Avenue. You’ll see great outfits, really incredible
hats, and experience a pervasive spirit of springtime in the
city. It can really put a smile on your face.
- Of course there’s also the White House Easter Egg Roll
in Washington, D.C. Though it’s extremely crowded, it’s
definitely a one-of-a-kind experience, and a great way for
kids to see the nation’s capital during a beautiful time of
year.
- Any day is a great day for a parade in New Orleans, so
why would Easter be any different? The Big Easy has a number
of Easter parades in the French Quarter, as well as egg
hunts and time with the Easter Bunny in New Orleans City
Park. It’s a wonderful family time in New Orleans.
- The Miami Zoo has a fun Egg Safari, which includes eggs
hunts, the Easter bunny, and other special activities for
kids 12 and under.
- In San Francisco, the Union Street Spring Celebration
and Easter Parade brings out families for a day of eclectic
fun. With an Easter Bonnet Contest, plenty of kids’ rides
and activities, and, of course, a parade, this is a
delightful event for locals and visitors alike.
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