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How to Pack for a Road Trip + Packing List (2023)

One of the quintessential vacations is the classic road trip. If you’re getting ready to hit the road, you’re probably needing a road trip packing list and some tips for how to pack your car. After taking dozens of road trips over the years, here are my expert tips for things to bring on a …

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Easy Guide for Disneyland Food and Wine Festival 2023 (+ Printable Food Planner)

The 2023 Food and Wine Festival at Disney California Adventure Park (DCA) starts on March 3rd, 2023! Marketplace kiosks, food carts, and restaurants are open to serve up bite-sized tastes of California specialties. The Disneyland Food and Wine Festival is one of my favorite times to go to the resort. Here’s your guide to the …

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3-Day Olympic National Park Itinerary for the Best Highlights (2023)

Dreaming of a National Park trip to the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State? Looking for rainforests, mountains, beaches, lakes, and waterfalls? Here’s my local’s guide for a 3-day Olympic National Park itinerary that includes stops at the best things to do around the park. When you live in Seattle, it’s easy to stay close to …

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Top 10 Popular Things to Do in Oceanside CA for Perfect Vacation (2023)

Beyond soaking up some of that great SoCal sunshine, there are plenty of great things to do in Oceanside, California. I’m sharing my firsthand recommendations of the most popular things to do and places to eat that will help you make the most of your vacation. How to Get to Oceanside California Let’s first talk …

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37 BEST Road Trip Essentials You Need to Pack in 2023

Are you getting ready to pack your car for your next road trip adventure? There are some important road trip essentials you’ll want to bring on the trip. Our family has been on a lot of road trips, including an annual multi-day trip from Seattle to Edmonton, Alberta, and driving from Seattle to California. Over …

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45 Best Valentine’s Day Movies for Kids, Tweens & Teens (G, PG, and PG-13)

Valentine’s Day doesn’t just need to just be for partners, it can also be a good time to curl up on the couch and share some sweet cuddles as a family. Below is my list of favorite Valentine’s Day movies for kids, tweens, and teens so you can enjoy a heart-pitter-pattering romantic story during your next …

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Mediterranean Cruise Ports on 7-Day Western Costa Toscana Cruise

Home to a myriad of incredible historic sites and beautiful port cities, the western Mediterranean Sea is easily one of the most popular cruising destinations in the world. From cities like Rome and Barcelona to Marseille and Savona, it’s possible to see popular attractions as well as lesser-known ones, but it’s absolutely worth visiting as …

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Top 35 Best Family Vacation Spots in the US for 2023

Ready to plan your next family vacation and wondering where to go? For 2023, I combined my favorite family vacation ideas with a few recommendations from fellow travel writer friends. From coast to coast we’re ready to help you with our picks for the best family vacation spots in the US! On this list you’ll …

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Easy Tips for How to Plan a Trip with Google Maps (Photos)

I’m sure many of us have used Google Maps to get directions to drive somewhere. But did you know that it’s a great way to plan your trips? You can plan a road trip with Google Maps, routing to points along the way and seeing traffic. But, you can also create a custom Google map …

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Vacation Budget Calculator: How Much Does the Average Vacation Cost?

We’ve all heard that taking a vacation is great for our mental health. It’s a chance to get away from our stressful daily lives and go on an adventure. In addition to figuring out where you’ll go on your next vacation, you need to start saving for vacation expenses. Before we can figure out what …

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