Only 38% of American families take weeklong vacations — 38%. That means that 62% of families take less than a week away together. As long […]
Explore the USA
5 reasons to visit Niagara Falls, NY
Ellie and I were hosted by the Niagara Falls CVBto learn about the area … [Read More...]
Natural Bridge: VA’s newest state park
Big news: Virginia just opened its 37th State Park, Natural Bridge in … [Read More...]
10 Reasons to vacation at Alabama Beaches
Living near the North Carolina coast, I am spoiled by family friendly … [Read More...]
Travel the world
Tips for hiking the Great Wall of China
More than eight years have passed since I tried climbing the Great Wall of … [Read More...]
7 Expert Tips to Plan Your First Ireland Vacation
Today's post comes from my friend, Jody Halstead, an expert on Ireland … [Read More...]
Christ Church, Dublin, Ireland
Near the top of my vacation bucket list is a trip to Ireland. I would love … [Read More...]
More Travel Tips
City Tours: A great way to explore new places
Have you ever wondered how Baton Rouge earned the nickname "Red Stick"? Or who is buried at the Tennessee State Capitol? When I travel, questions like these swirl through my mind. I never know what … [Read More...]
Winter Travel Tips
Winter Travel means icy roads, reduced visibility, and cold toes! To close out 2012, we traveled to Ohio to visit grandma. We had planned to leave early the day after Christmas, but the forecast … [Read More...]
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 cruise lines: Royal Caribbean Cruise Line (RCCL), Disney Cruise Line (DCL) and Carnival. … [Read More...]