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Easter in America

Spring is finally here, and with it comes one of America’s brightest colored holidays: Easter! Easter is the Christian celebration of the resurrection of Jesus, but many Easter traditions are unrelated to the religious remembrance. Easter celebrations occur throughout the world, but they take on a special flavor in the United States. We encourage all our families and au pairs…

Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in the United States

St. Patrick’s Day occurs on March 17th in celebration of St. Patrick, the Apostle of Ireland, who brought Christianity to the country. It began as a religious feast in the 17th century, but many of today’s traditions began in the 18th century. The most common events around the world celebrate Irish culture with parades, special food, music, dancing, and lots…

Miami Offers Year-Round Perfection

Miami, Florida is one of the world’s most popular vacation spots visited by tourists from all over the world – and for good reasons. From beautiful beaches to perfect warm weather year-round, this city has countless unique attractions you simply can’t miss. If you’re looking for a place that will keep you entertained, Miami promises never to have a dull…

Washington, DC: Au pairs love our nation’s capital!

If you love gorgeous rivers and forests, awe-inspiring historical monuments, and vibrant metropolitan culture, then the Washington, DC area is where you want to be. There is no shortage of things to do with children any time of year, not to mention a diverse range of leisure and nightlife activities for young adults.  The greater metropolitan area consists of downtown…

Twin Cities Minnesota, Ultimate Au Pair Destination

The twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul are a Mid-western hot spot!  There is a phenomenal mix of outdoor nature and city activities. The Minneapolis – St. Paul area is second only to New York in artistic activity per capita.  The parks are among the best in the world and the cities are well known for world class shopping and their natural beauty, providing a unique opportunity for…

SLC Utah, Outdoor Au pair Playground

Salt Lake City, Utah truly is an outdoor enthusiast’s playground! With an abundance of parks, playgrounds, hiking trails and four ski resorts (with the “Greatest Snow on Earth”) all within 35 minutes of the city, activities are limitless. The city is brimming with museums, zoo, aviary, aquarium, gardens, shopping, farmers markets, gallery strolls and festivals. Summer offers $5 concerts in…

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