San Diego Botanic Garden is an enchanting place for all ages. This botanical garden is one of San Diego County’s best hidden gems. For families, it offers not one but TWO children’s gardens full of hands-on activities. There are also plenty of walking paths surrounded by plants and flowers from around the world. In total, […]
Disneyland with Kids – Tips to Maximize Fun and Minimize Stress
June 14, 2021 22 Comments
Disneyland with kids is the most magical experience…if you do it right. There’s really nothing more amazing than seeing Disney’s original park through the eyes of a child. Disneyland is the Happiest Place on Earth but it’s also easy to overdo it. You don’t want your family to wind up exhausted, overwhelmed, and cranky while […]
Maui with Kids – Best Maui Activities for Families
March 18, 2021 36 Comments
Maui with kids is a dream come true. Stunning beaches, rainbow-colored Hawaiian shaved ice, luaus with fire dancers…what’s not to love? From babies and toddlers to tweens and teens, there’s something for all ages to enjoy on this Hawaiian island. I’ve asked travel experts to share their picks for the best Maui activities for families. […]
Fun Things to Do in Laos with Kids
January 26, 2021 27 Comments
Laos with kids delivers a lot of adventure at an affordable price. As one of Asia’s least populated countries, Laos offers plenty of wide open spaces as well as beautiful scenery and a laid-back populace. Lao people love children, so families will feel quite welcome here. Let’s explore six fun things to do on family […]
Things to Do in Central Park with Kids in Every Season
January 23, 2021 40 Comments
Central Park with kids is a must for any New York City family vacation. In every season, NYC’s biggest park offers a wide range of attractions sure to please visitors of all ages. As a native New Yorker, I’m always discovering new things when I explore Central Park and you will, too. Here are the […]
10 Things to Do in Cambodia’s Phnom Penh with Kids
January 19, 2021 15 Comments
Phnom Penh with kids is a fun and accessible adventure. Cambodia might not immediately spring to mind as a family vacation destination, but this amazing country offers a lot of great activities that all ages enjoy. The Khmer people love children and are some of the most genuine, generous and happy people you will encounter […]
How to Camp with Kids ~ Tips from a Family Camping Expert
December 10, 2020 57 Comments
Many parents, like myself, have romanticized memories of great family camping adventures from our own childhoods. But that was a long time ago and the little details about what made those trips so fun may escape us now. If you are considering a family camping vacation this year, then follow these simple six tips for […]
Highway 5 Road Trip Pit Stops for Families to Cure Any Case of “Are We There Yet?!”
November 14, 2020 25 Comments
Embarking on a West Coast road trip with kids and looking for pitstops to please the family? Interstate 5 stretches between the Washington/Canada border and the California/Mexico border. I-5 has no shortage of exciting cities, beautiful scenery, and roadside attractions to keep your crew entertained. The question is, which are worth a stop and which […]
Le Chèvrefeuille – An Idyllic Bed and Breakfast for Families in Dordogne, France
November 13, 2020 11 Comments
Are you dreaming of a vacation in French countryside? (Who isn’t?!) Then I have the ideal bed & breakfast hotel for your family! Located in Dordogne in South West France, Le Chèvrefeuille is the friendliest B&B I’ve ever encountered. It’s more than simply a place to sleep. Le Chèvrefeuille provides a relaxing retreat experience for […]
Teach Kids the Meaning of Remembrance and Veterans Day Through Travel and at Home
November 10, 2020 9 Comments
On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918, hostilities ceased on the Western Front when Germany signed an armistice agreement with the Allied Forces. Thus, ended the Great War. Many believed this was “the war to end all wars.” Armistice Day commemorated the date. Following World War II, the […]
Tips For Expats and Soon-to-Be Expats
November 9, 2020 15 Comments
Dreaming of moving to a foreign country and becoming an expat? Then start planning NOW with these expat tips. The more time you have to prepare, the better off you’re going to be. Believe me, as an American expat who moved to the Netherlands with my husband and three young sons, I learned a lot […]
Ski Tips for Beginners, Nervous Skiers and Families
September 19, 2020 18 Comments
These family skiing tips for beginners and will make you long for crisp winter air and snowy mountain slopes. Nervous to hit the slopes? Thankfully, experts from Ski Idaho will put you at ease with their best ski tips for beginners. You’ll be all set to hit the slopes after reading these ski tips for […]
Center Parcs France Trois Forêts – A Nature Resort for Family Togetherness
September 11, 2020 8 Comments
CenterParcs France Trois Forêts is immersed in nature in the remote area of Moselle Lorraine, France. My American family discovered this retreat to be unlike anything we had ever experienced in the U.S. — and what an amazing experience it was! Set in a forest on over 1,000 acres of land, this resort is a […]
