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! […]
Family vacation planning as easy as ABC!
Does taking a road trip with your kids sound more painful than a root canal at the dentist? This article is for you! Even if you enjoy road trips with the family, I think these ABCs of family vacation planning will make your trips even more fabulous! It took me 20 years of traveling with […]
Everything you need to know for Spring Break!
I don’t know about where you live, but here in North Carolina, school cancellations mean spring break has been sacrificed for school make up days. Families are scrambling to salvage what’s left and make something fun of it. In this post, we’ve gathered ideas to make that easier! And, if you’re one of the lucky ones […]
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. All three sailings visited the Bahamas (Nassau), were during the winter months (November-January) and were considered “short” cruises (4 or 5 nights long). […]
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 I’ll discover. It’s like every destination is a Christmas present wrapped in glistening paper, just waiting to be unwrapped and […]
Yes, you can plan a Stress-free Family Reunion
Today’s post comes from our partners at Orlandovacation.com, specialists in family travel. They know a thing or two about family reunions! Planning a family reunion can be a lot of fun and a little stressful at the same time. The key to a successful reunion filled with great memories is to have the reunion at […]
Let’s talk value!
Budget does not mean cheap! I’ve said it many times, and I will say it again. Budget means value. When grocery shopping, I compare prices to get the best value for my dollar. Sometimes, I buy store brand. It’s often the cheapest, and if it tastes just as good as the name brand, it’s a […]
The great travel insurance debate continues
One of the top three questions readers ask is, “Should we get travel insurance?” Spending money on insurance when it could be used for the vacation itself makes this expenditure a tough choice. Of course, for people over 65, travel insurance plans make more sense due to chronic illnesses that can interrupt travel and the increased […]