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Enjoy the great outdoors at the best family campgrounds in the US

June 6, 2020 by Karen Dawkins 10 Comments

This summer, family vacation might look a little different than we might have expected. People are looking for ways to enjoy fresh air and wide open spaces. Of course, camping fits the bill. So, I asked bloggers from around the country to share the best family campgrounds in the US. Take a look at these […]

Filed Under: budget, Kid Fun, Roadtrips

Road trip tips: Surviving “Are we there yet?”

May 4, 2020 by 19 Comments

road trip tips

Thinking of going on a roadtrip with kids? It can be overwhelming! A reader asked, “My family wants to visit Vancouver, BC. Any suggestions on where to start finding things to do. It will be me and my little ones, yikes! We will be driving for about 16 hours to get there, and staying for […]

Filed Under: Roadtrips, travel tips, Uncategorized

20 fun things to do when stuck at a hotel

March 16, 2020 by Karen Dawkins 43 Comments

Post includes ways to do these things at home, too! For months, I looked forward to a December trip to Dallas, Texas and the warm, sunny temperatures sure to greet me. As luck (bad luck is luck too) would have it, the Dallas area got walloped by a fierce ice storm that shut down the […]

Filed Under: Interests, Kid Fun, Planning, travel tips

The Ultimate Cruise Packing List: An essential cruise wardrobe guide

December 3, 2019 by Karen Dawkins 88 Comments

Knowing what to pack for a 7 day cruise can be overwhelming, especially for first time cruisers. A 7 day Caribbean cruise packing list makes it much easier. With a cruise packing list, you will know how to pack for a 7 day cruise so so you don’t forget the important things. Instead, you can […]

Filed Under: cruising, Packing, travel tips, Uncategorized

Cheap family vacations insider tip: Visit public parks!

April 15, 2019 by Karen Dawkins Leave a Comment

public parks add great value to budget travel

When planning a vacation to major cities like New York or San Francisco, famous public parks fall naturally into the vacation plan. Can you imagine visiting Manhattan without seeing Central Park? Or my favorite, Bryant Park! In San Francisco, The Presidio and the Yoda Statue rank up there with Golden Gate Park and its famous […]

Filed Under: Kid Fun, Planning Tagged With: budget travel

Beach Bag Essentials: Everything you need to pack the perfect beach bag!

April 2, 2019 by Karen Dawkins 11 Comments

A day at the beach always brings big smiles, unless you forget something really important! Nobody wants that, so we made a checklist to help you remember all the beach bag essentials to make packing for the beach easy! This post contains affiliate links for your convenience (at no additional cost to you). Click here […]

Filed Under: beach, Beaches, Packing, travel tips

How to select a professional pet sitter

February 8, 2019 by Molly Maurer 8 Comments

House and pet sitters provide in home pet care when you travel

Traveling with pets is great, but it’s not always an option. Don’t worry! You don’t have to cancel your travel plans if you can’t take your pets with you. In fact, overnight pet sitting is a great alternative, sometimes better, for pets and their people. How to find professional pet sitters Professional pet sitters are […]

Filed Under: pets, Planning, travel tips

6 top tips for a family road trip

February 5, 2019 by Karen Dawkins 2 Comments

A road trip is the perfect way to bond as a family, as there’s nothing but you guys and the open road for miles at a time. But, it can also feel quite daunting when you consider that you’re all going to be cooped up in one vehicle for hours at a time. To ensure […]

Filed Under: Roadtrips, Uncategorized

Dog friendly vacations: Complete guide to a pet friendly road trip

January 31, 2019 by Karen Dawkins 100 Comments

Best tips for safe travel with dogs

Family travel with dogs is becoming more popular, especially for road trips. Leash free dog parks are popping up along highways, like the new Benson Dog Park on I-95 in central NC! But, before you take off, it’s important to make sure you have the best dog travel equipment and accessories for a successful, pet […]

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Disney Cruise Line: 6 tips to stretch your vacation budget

December 29, 2018 by Karen Dawkins 19 Comments

You’ve compared the cruise lines and decided to take the plunge — Disney Cruise Line it is. Or maybe you’re on the fence, and a few tips for planning a Disney cruise on a budget might just sway you. Either way, we’ve got you covered. I discovered these 6 budget stretching tips for Disney Cruise Line […]

Filed Under: budget, budget, cruising

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Meet Karen Dawkins

An avid traveler, I enjoy discovering new places: history, culture, and adventure. I love it all! Well, not bugs. I don’t like bugs very much, so I probably won’t visit a bug museum.

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