A stay at one of the best kid-friendly hotels in San Diego will make a huge impact on your Southern California vacation. These San Diego hotels cater to kids, but parents will love them, too! As a former San Diego resident who lived in this beautiful beach city for 15 years and returns often with […]
15 Best San Diego Attractions for Kids
May 24, 2021 122 Comments
San Diego County overflows with fun for families. As a mom who lived in this Southern California beach city for 15 years and who returns regularly with her brood, I’m excited to share my picks for the best San Diego attractions for kids. These activities are sure to keep all ages content during your San […]
Best Hotels for All Types of Travelers
May 7, 2021 8 Comments
As a travel enthusiast who has been writing about my global explorations for over a dozen years, I have had the great fortune to stay at some of the best hotels in the world. No matter your travel style, you are sure to find a hotel or resort on this list that will make you […]
Mississippi Gulf Coast with Kids, A Surprising Beach Destination
April 27, 2021 42 Comments
Mississippi makes a surprising beach destination for families. It’s affordable, fun, and beautiful. So why is this destination often overlooked? Because travelers just don’t think of Coastal Mississippi when planning their beach vacations. That means less crowds and better deals for those in the know! Biloxi, Gulfport, Ocean Springs, Pass Christian and other Mississippi beach […]
Top 10 Orlando Attractions for Families
February 23, 2021 32 Comments
Looking for things to do in Orlando with kids? Orlando family attractions lure fun-seekers to this Florida vacation mecca. The Kissimmee – Orlando Area is one of the most popular family travel destinations in the world, and for good reason. With so much to do, it can be hard to choose which activities to add […]
San Diego’s Paradise Point Resort with Kids – Paradise Indeed!
December 31, 2020 10 Comments
Paradise Point Resort isn’t merely a place to rest your head during a stay in America’s Finest City. This hotel is a destination unto itself. Indeed, you may not need to ever leave the resort during your vacation. (But with all that San Diego has to offer families, you should drag yourself away from this […]
Netherlands Summer Family Vacation Fun Spots
September 6, 2020 12 Comments
The Netherlands in summer offers a wonderful array of activities for kids and their parents to experience. While most visitors, stick to the capital city of Amsterdam, there’s ever so much more to do in this family-focused country. Plus, with the country’s small size and excellent train system, it’s easy to explore the Netherlands with […]
Guide to Carlsbad, California for Families
August 24, 2020 26 Comments
Carlsbad is probably not the first place that pops to mind when you think of a California vacation…but maybe it should be. Often overlooked in favor of its popular neighbor, San Diego, this laid-back beach city has plenty of fun for families. Carlsbad is just 36 miles north of San Diego International Airport and less […]
Best Family Vacation Destinations for All Ages and Interests
June 24, 2020 28 Comments
Trying to decide where to travel with kids? The world is full of intriguing places to explore but it can be hard to narrow down options that will please both children as well as adults. This list of the best family vacation destinations features locations that are welcoming to families, interesting for all ages, and […]
Hyatt Regency Maui with Kids ~ A Fantastical Place to Stay
May 19, 2020 22 Comments
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa is more than a hotel. It’s paradise for families in Hawaii. Expect lush grounds, a fun kids club, a spectacular luau and sandy beachfront location. But what clinched it for me was their pools. Oh, what pools you will find at this Kaanapali resort! Read my review to discover […]
10 Things You Must Do in Oregon’s Cannon Beach with Kids
May 14, 2020 36 Comments
If you’re looking for a beautiful, laid-back coastal family vacation spot, then Cannon Beach is for you. From the moment you see majestic Haystack Rock to that first taste of gooey, caramelized marshmallow roasted over a beach bonfire — you will fall in love with this coastal Oregon town. Here are 10 fun and relaxing […]
Disney Aulani Pools and Water Features Will Wow Your Family
May 13, 2020 23 Comments
“Let’s build the greatest pool in the Hawaiian islands.” That’s the goal Disney CEO Bob Iger set to reach when Oahu was chosen as the location for the first Disney hotel not adjacent to a theme park. Disney Aulani is home not only to one of Hawaii’s best hotel pools, but also the resort offers […]
10 Reasons to Choose Beaches Negril for Your Next Family Vacation
May 12, 2020 17 Comments
The array of relaxing and fun things to do at Beaches Negril Resort is almost overwhelming. Where do I even begin? The waterpark with lazy river and waterslides…the powdery beach and calm Caribbean waves…the Sesame Street character bedtime tuck-ins? Oh, I’ll just cover it all! Read this review of the Beaches Negril all-inclusive family resort […]
