What’s the best cruise line for families?
Since November of 2013, I’ve had the awesome opportunity to cruise the Bahamas on the three most popular family…
Since November of 2013, I’ve had the awesome opportunity to cruise the Bahamas on the three most popular family…
One of my favorite family friendly vacation destinations is Gulf Shores, Alabama (and its neighbors, Orange Beach and Fort…
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While Florida is well known for theme parks and beaches, it’s also a great place for family camping vacations….
Whether you’re a first time cruiser or a seasoned pro, packing for your Caribbean cruise can be (almost) as…
Review of the best cruise ship for teens to help you pick the best cruise for teens when planning your family vacation.
Spring break 2019 is in the books, and it’s going to be tough to beat! We took a 7…
If you’re a regular reader (and I hope you are!!!), you know I’m a big fan of Alabama’s Beaches….
On a 25th wedding anniversary cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Adventure of the Seas, my husband and I met many…
So, you want to go on a cruise but you have no idea how to pick a cruise. No…
As a seasoned cruise traveler, I know what to expect on the cruise experience. Regardless of cruise line or…
These 5 first time cruise tips come to you courtesy of Holly Woodard, a travel agent with CruiseOne. For…
What are shore excursions? Are cruise excursions worth it? How to pick the best shore excursions? You’ve got questions, and we have answers!
Hello! I’m Karen, the creator of this site, an avid traveler passionate about family travel on a budget. But…
Visiting New York City to see the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade live is a bucket list trip for lots…
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With eight presidents from Ohio (seven born here and one who claimed it as home), there are many presidential…
With so many things to do in Washington, DC, how do you decide what to include in a Washington,…
Whether planning business travel expenses or a vacation budget for the family, knowing how to estimate travel expenses really…
The Best Summer Vacation Ideas for Active Families I have gotten to visit Erie, PA three times in recent…
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There are so many fun things to do with kids in Tampa, Florida. Whether planning a weekend escape or…
For months, I looked forward to a December trip to Dallas, Texas and the warm, sunny temperatures sure to…
Spring break family vacation ideas with teenagers can be a challenge. When considering family vacation ideas with teenagers, I…
On our cruise this spring, we had a scheduled stop in Cozumel. Rob and I had been there once…
Kids, pets, work, home repairs, bills, taxes… the stresses of everyday life push in from every direction. We need…
Meet Karen Dawkins Hello! I’m Karen, the woman behind the scenes (and sometimes in the photos) here at Family…
So, you’ve made the big decision — a vacation to New York City. But, what to do in NYC?…
One of my favorite ways to save on travel is using savings booklets or multi-attraction tickets. If you shop…