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 …
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 …
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 …
Monterey, California is a cute coastal town in central California that is perfect for a family vacation. It has a beautiful coastline, lots of shopping and restaurants, and even some cute sea otters! If you’re dreaming of a California coastal weekend getaway, here are some fun things to do in Monterey with kids and teens! …
At the top edge of the United States sits our 49th state, Alaska. There’s no better way to get a taste of Alaska than aboard a cruise ship. And, Holland America has been operating Alaska cruises longer than anyone. We recently had the opportunity to take a 7-day Alaskan Inside Passage Cruise in August aboard …
This month is both one of my favorite times of the year and one of the most stressful! I love Christmas, but with the holiday season comes a long to-do list that I have to juggle along with daily life. This season is the perfect time to plan a local holiday momcation and have some …
If you’re a Hallmark movie fan and you’re planning a trip to Memphis soon, don’t miss these 10 iconic Memphis spots that were mentioned and/or shown in the original movie, Christmas at Graceland. I recently had the opportunity to visit Memphis, Tennesee for a few days and during the trip, I got to preview the …
Are you craving a winter holiday escape? While I admit I love staying at home with a cup of hot cocoa and Christmas music playing non-stop, there’s something really special about visiting a Christmas town or city for the holidays. If you’re based on the west coast, here are some of my picks for the …
Autumn is finally here! Not only does that mean cooler crisp weather along with beautifully colored leaves, but another fall classic we’ve all grown to love is picking out the perfect pumpkin. No matter what part of the country you live in, there are plenty of pumpkin patches scattered all throughout that are just waiting …
America’s National Parks are a source of pride and joy for citizens all across the country. From the Rocky Mountains of Colorado to the sun-drenched beaches of California, our National Parks offer something for everyone. If you’re looking for an outdoor adventure, or simply want to enjoy some beautiful natural scenery, then be sure to …
As hard as it is to believe, it’s almost that time again! Halloween is just weeks away and many teens and adults are searching for a good scare. If you’re wondering where to take your family and friends for a fun night but one that also provides a freakishly frightful experience, you’ve come to the …
Universal Orlando has a reputation for being the edgier Florida theme park resort and more suitable for teens and thrill-seekers than some of the other area theme parks. There are a significant number of thrill rides including some of the best rollercoasters in the Orlando area. This Universal Orlando ride list shows what tends to …