Travel Tips for Destinations, Cruises, and Disney
A visit to the most magical place on earth is something many families save for and dream about. We all have fanciful imaginings of skipping through the parks and smiling big at characters. And yes, that can be real life, and Disneyland can be magical. But you can get much more out of your trip with a bit of planning… Read More
Portugal is a hidden gem of European travel and has been coming up a lot lately in travel news. Sure, it’s not mentioned perhaps as many times as Italy, England, France, or Spain, but the country still appears on travel bucket lists. From the delicious food and wine, colorful street art, and tile-centric architecture, it’s a country that welcomes visitors… Read More
Planning for a family cruise vacation but wondering how to keep your older kids entertained while onboard? We’ve cruised quite a few times with our girls, so I’m using my recent Caribbean cruise aboard Celebrity Cruises to share my tips for things to do for teens and tweens. It doesn’t take much to keep these kids entertained and engaged, but… Read More
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
