Seattle travel blogger: travel, family, technology
My very first visit to the Food and Wine Festival at Disneyland was a success! This weekend I found myself in California for a conference and with a little arm-twisting from friends (ok, they didn’t actually need to twist my arm), I planned a detour to Disneyland. Our Disneyland trip was planned to take full advantage of the opening weekend… Read More
Many west coaster childhoods include a visit to Disneyland. Sleeping Beauty’s Castle, Mickey’s Fun Wheel, and Dole Whips delight adults and kids alike at the resort. Our own family has spent many vacations hopping back and forth from Disneyland and the Disney California Adventure Park. One of the reasons I love Disneyland is because you can pack a few days… Read More
Did you know that Los Angeles is home to almost four million people? Most of us have probably heard of the LA gridlock traffic. It makes sense that in a city that busy and large, it’s citizens and visitors might want to escape the city chaos for a while. Here are some relaxing ideas for weekend getaways from Los Angeles…. Read More
I admit that when I first moved to the west coast from the midwest I pictured California as the home of Mickey Mouse and blonde-headed beaches. Now that I’m coming up on 17 years of calling the west coast home, I’ve had the opportunity to discover some amazing vacation spots in California I had no idea existed. Check out these… Read More
When you think of natural wonders in the United States, you probably picture the Grand Canyon, or perhaps even Yellowstone. But did you know there are some amazing natural wonders in California, too? Here are eight spectacular sights every kid needs to see in California! This post was written in partnership with the Adventure Travel Trade Association and Visit California…. Read More
Enjoying palm trees overhead and grass skirts rustling while listening to music and folklore of the Hawaiian people. This is what a many picture when they think of a luau in Hawaii. Our family experienced the new Disney Aulani luau, KA WA’A, on our recent trip. If you’re looking for an Oahu luau, KA WA’A at Aulani is a great… Read More
I’ll admit, I’ve been wanting to go Utah to visit some of their amazing national parks. With a trip to Vegas in the books for January it got me wondering what sort of things there are to do around Zion National Park in the winter. Did you know St. George, Utah is only about 90 minutes away from Las Vegas?… Read More
California is an amazing state. There’s a huge variety of landscapes and activities, you can go surfing and skiing on the same day. And the sights you can see are truly breathtaking. Tall, tall trees, rugged coastline, and of course a few glasses of wine. When making a list of things to do don’t miss these stunning spots you must… Read More
If you’re reading this you’re probably dreaming of sinking your toes in soft, white sand while watching palm trees sway while relaxing at the Disney Aulani Resort. I also would say to start dreaming of snapping that photo of your kiddo floating around the lazy river or even hugging Moana as tight as can be. Let’s make sure your memories… Read More
We’re an active family. We enjoy hiking, riding bikes, hubby & the kids even sleep in a tent in our backyard during the summer. But we’re not really a camping family. I admit that I like running water and bathrooms a little too much. So when O.A.R.S. mentioned that we should go on a river rafting trip and tell you… Read More
I’m packing my bags and getting ready for perhaps one of my most epic trips to date. On Thursday I’ll head out for a 19 day California road trip. Myself and three other travel writers / photographers will be adventuring around the state and discovering the off the beaten paths areas of California. I’m partnering with Visit California and the… Read More
During our recent trip to Estes Park, Colorado we had the opportunity to stay at a few places. Each accommodation had something unique that would make it great for families. If you’re planning a trip, here are four picks for where to stay in Estes Park, CO. Thank you to Visit Estes Park for providing accommodations for us during our… Read More
