A visitor or rather, a family member of mine will be visiting us the next month. It is the perfect timing as we are into spring and with the daylight saving here, we have longer day time and able to spend more time outdoor. I can’t wait for him to arrive as I can’t wait to start brainstorming for family vacation ideas. I know there are many things to do in Los Angeles area but we may want to have a short vacation somewhere within a few hours of drive.

The last time when he was here, it was 4 years ago and we visited San Diego. We went to the Wild Animal Park and it was a blast. We had so much fun in the aviary and all of us were laughing until I almost had a stomach-ache. I paid $2 for a tiny cup of nectar and I gave it to him. He was holding the little cup and a second later, all the birds landed on his head, shoulders, and hands. We missed the San Diego zoo the last time so may be this time we will go there.

Before he arrives, I may start my research for ideas from Trusted Tours & Attractions. We may have to plan everything ahead as it is not easy to be traveling with a toddler and doing things spontaneously.  Currently, they are running a new promotion and if you sign up for the Trusted Travels eNewsletter, you may end up winning an IPOD Nano! This offer will end Monday, March 31st, 2008.  So if you haven’t sign up, do it now!