1000 Places to See Before you Die

Want to go somewhere but need some inspiration?  This book has nearly 1000 pages with 1000 places and ideas for you - some on and some off the beaten track.  An adventure (or less of one) for everyone included.

"At last, a book that tells you what's beautiful, what's fun and what's just unforgettable - everywhere on earth." - Newsweek

Features of the book, organized by continent include the following;

• sacred ruins
• grand hotels
• wildlife preserves
• hilltop villages
• snack shacks
• castles
• festivals
• reefs
• restaurants
• cathedrals
• reeefs
• hidden islands
• museums
• opera houses
• and more

The book supplies all of the 'modern' resources so that you don't have to 'leave your home' until you've made ALL the plans - the author includes websites, phone, fax, and the best times to go to each of the 1000 places.

Start your list and start checking them off!  And, give your kids a head start on seeing the world ASAP.

Need MORE ideas??  Check out 1000 Place to see in the USA and Canada (the above version is for the WORLD.

Get the whole WORLD in your hands

An inflatable globe! Travel-sized and can be blown up for educational fun (and, if that doesn't work, it'll be ready for the pool or the beach!).

This packs small, and can be taken anywhere. Teach a child about the world and have it 'in your hands' easily!

Tired of the kids tossing it around?? Can be hung from a ceiling as decoration (out of reach :-)

MAP themed Giveaway

On the theme of MAPS (see blog post below), we're going to give some away (check out links for even more info).

• Perfect road trip item from Rand McNally USA Road Map for Kids
  
• Start the 'navigation process' with a Play Compass
• Inflatable Globe from Toysmith - learn about the world, pack a ball for the beach!
  
• WORLD MAP Reusable Vinyl Sticker Play Scene Set. Dream about where your next adventure will be
• a $25 value, and we'll even ship it for FREE to any U.S.A. address

It's Easy to WIN, first choose one of the preferred (but NOT mandatory) methods (or BOTH) of entry (worth one each)

1. become a follower of the BLOG (on the right-hand column) OR follow KidsTravelHappy on Twitter OR both for 2 entries (if you already follow, just comment below to get credit)
   

ADDITIONAL Entries (feel free to participate in any or all of these!)

1. Tweet about this contest by copying this " I just entered to win a 'Set of Maps for Kids' from @KidsTravelHappy http://tinyurl.com/c6ptco "
2. Become a Facebook Fan
3. go to our home page and join our newsletter (sign up is lower LEFT of screen, you may have to scroll down)
4. Visit the USA & World section of our site and let us know what other Map related item you like
   
5. leave a comment about where you would go if budgeting wasn't an issue
   
6. BLOG about this giveaway - this is worth FIVE entries

REMEMBER: make sure that you comment ONCE for any of the above that you do, and FIVE times for Blogging about the giveaway. Good Luck!

Entry for Giveaway ends 11:59PM on September 30th, 2009.