
I left it up to you to decide where my family should go for a Southern California road trip getaway.
With 55% of the votes…we are headed to Santa Monica for a weekend of Old School Amusements & Beachy Fun! Coming in second place was Knott’s Berry Farm with 45% of the votes, for a trip filled with Rides & Waterslides. That means the third choice, Wooly Mammoths & Hollywood in Los Angeles, got exactly zero votes. Was it the bones of creatures stuck in gooey ponds of muck that turned you off?!

For helping me with my bout of indecision, everyone who voted was automatically entered to win two travel games from ThinkFun – Zingo! To Go and Rush Hour or Rush Hour Jr. One lucky winner was selected at random using Random.org. Congratulations to Mia J., who said, “I think Santa Monica sounds the best. You will be able to enjoy each other and the fun and beauty of the beach.” I hope you’re right, Mia! 
Please share your Santa Monica site, restaurant, or activity tips!

Looking back on our summertime Puerto Rico trip, all of the delicious food we ate plays a starring role in many of our favorite vacation memories! From traditional Puerto Rican cuisine, to unique candies and refreshing treats- there's something for everyone in the family to enjoy. Check out Family-Friendly Food in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

To be an “authentic” traveler, I guess I’m only supposed to like nature-y, educational, culturally enriching, good-for-you sites. But here’s the thing about water parks…they’re FUN! They induce pure joy for my children, and let’s face it, for me! Read my review of a new Southern California attraction in LEGOLAND Water Park: Joy Is Good, Right?