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 […]
Hotel Perks…beyond the free breakfast!
Family vacation can be pretty pricey, and lodging takes up a big chunk of the cost! So, picking hotels with the best perks helps you make the most of every dollar you spend. One of my favorites is the Embassy Suites free happy hour, especially if traveling for work. I can mingle with other business […]
DC Metro: A beginner’s guide
Growing up in a small town, and claiming small towns as home most of my life, I have always found metro systems and subways intimidating. But, on a trip to Washington back in 2004, I decided enough was enough. I was going to tackle the DC Metro. And not only that, I was going to […]
Holiday Travel: Family traditions for modern families
This post is sponsored by Gulf Shores & Orange Beach to encourage people to #KeepOnSummering. All opinions are 100% mine. Growing up, our family holidays were quite traditional. People back in the 1960s and 1970s didn’t move around like we do today, so we’d pile in the car and head over the river and through the […]
Planning vacation to make it happen!
This is a sponsored post. All opinions are mine. I’ve been writing about travel for more than five years, and one issue that comes up again and again is that people just can’t get away for a “real family vacation” anymore. One of the biggest issues cited is the pile up once people get back to […]
Budget travel: Save with CityPASS
One of my favorite ways to save on travel is using savings booklets or multi-attraction tickets. If you shop BJs or Sam’s Club, you’re already familiar with this idea — buy in bulk and save! One of my favorites is the CityPASS program. For more than 19 years, savvy travelers who want to visit a destination’s […]
Best tips for travel in peak season
A popular vacation tip is to travel in the off season to avoid crowds and high prices. And, it’s a great tip most of the time. “Shoulder season,” that period just before and after prime season is a great way to save. But, travel in the off season isn’t always practical. Love to ski? You need […]
How to travel with a baby
Who doesn’t enjoy a great trip? You’ve just clicked the final button to book the vacation you have pictured in your head for so long, or the city trip you desperately wanted to do ever since you saw its sights in your favorite movie … granted sometimes it is out of a family obligation but […]
5 reasons to start planning summer vacation now
Now is actually the best time to start planning your summer vacation. Why? Well, I can share at least five good reasons why and prove to you that sometimes a little bit of planning ahead can pay off drastically! You can start saving for the trip When you plan ahead for vacation, you don’t end up […]
The one thing you need to know to enjoy travel with kids
Yes, you read that title right. There is one — and only one — thing you really need to know to enjoy travel with kids! Any guesses? (Go ahead, guess. I’ll wait.) If you guessed: pack snacks, go to Disney, visit any other kid-centric destination, send them to grandma’s, or bribe them… You are wrong! […]