Junior Jetset Quiz
Have you earned your wings? Take this quiz to see if you've been reading up on the latest and greatest in tot travel. Source Take the Quiz Read more
Creature Features: Killer Whales
After my up-close glimpse at killer whales, I was inspired to gather more information on the beautiful orca. I still remember the inflatable model I had hanging over my bed as a child – these animals have always been a fave of mine. Do you think you're an expert on the black-and-white beauties? Put your knowledge to the test with this short quiz! Source Take the Quiz Read more
Spotlight: Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute
Well, along with all the other fun animals we saw during our time in Orlando (thank you, Aquatica!), we spent one night at SeaWorld where we caught a glimpse of some killer whales! LilSugar and I watched a preview of Shamu Rocks (officially kicking off Memorial Day 2008), which combined fun music with improvisational movements of two orca whales. I was happy to hear that the tanks were Read more
Junior Jetset: Shamu Rocks
I admit it — growing up, I was one of the kids who jumped off the bleachers at the killer whale show when they asked for a volunteer for it to kiss. Though I was never selected, the same adolescent excitement pumped through my veins when Busch Entertainment asked me to come down to Orlando and check out their Worlds of Discovery.One of the perks of attending was getting a chance to see the Read more
Junior Jetset: Discovery Cove
If you're looking for a fabulous family adventure, there's a spot in Florida that offers parents an oasis and their offspring incredible sea-life encounters. The folks at Busch Entertainment invited me to Orlando to check out Discovery Cove, a reservations-required, tropical retreat that offers kids six and older the chance to get up close with dolphins and those of all ages the opportunity to Read more
Creature Features: Stingrays
Now I've always thought stingrays were cool creatures . . . and now I know it after I got to snorkel with them in Florida a couple weeks ago! That's right, thanks to Aquatica, lilsugar and I got the great opportunity to travel to Florida with other journalists and check out some of the theme parks in the Orlando area. It was super fun for us to see these family-friendly travel destinations . . . Read more
Guess What Animal?
Also called the "tiger of the sea," what kind of fish is this? Read more
Junior Jetset: Tot Travel
Spring is in full swing and before we know it, Summer will be here! And, that's a time when a lot of families opt to take trips. Whether you prefer a weekend jaunt to an extended stay, or a red-eye over a mid-day flight, lilsugar's newest feature, Junior Jetset will be bringing you advice and options for traveling with tots. From hotel room rates to kid-friendly destinations, it will offer Read more
From Deep Sea to Outer Space, the Best Spots For a Geek Wedding
Location, location location! Where you choose to tie the knot says a lot about you and your future mate, and a fun, geek-inspired celebration can set an unforgettable tone. Museums, places of scientific discovery, and the best theme parks in the world are a few quirky spots to consider hosting your wedding. Take a look at these awesome spots we think would be perfect for a geeked-out Read more
Is Ice Cream Addictive? The Truth About "Addictive" Foods
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! You've heard the ice cream calling your name from the freezer (or is that just me?) — but are you actually addicted to the stuff? A new study takes a look at how eating ice cream literally affects your brain. Researchers Kyle Burger and Eric Stice of the Oregon Research Institute in Eugene studied how the brain Read more
