Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Treasure has unique spaces and incredible entertainment. But one area onboard that truly has it all is the Haunted Mansion Parlor. Imagine riding the Haunted Mansion at Walt Disney World or Disneyland. Now imagine being asked to join the swinging wake at the…

The middle of the country is far from boring. As a lifelong Midwesterner, I know that the top Midwest vacation spots offer everything from low-key freshwater beaches to high-energy attractions, meaning you don’t have to settle on just one vibe. You can choose from big cities and idyllic lakes to…

What does it mean when a kid is “a good traveler?” Some parents proclaim it’s when their little one can sleep anywhere, while others might say it’s the child who’s usually pretty compliant. My four-year-old son is neither of those things, yet I’ve always considered him to be a good…

With 137 islands full of history, natural beauty, and stunning beaches, it’s easy to see why Hawaii is one of the most popular family vacation spots in the world. Maui, Oahu, and the Big Island are the most popular with families, and each has a unique character and totally different…

Next year is set to be a big one for the Disneyland Resort. Walt Disney’s original park will celebrate its 70th anniversary in 2025 a nearly year-and-a-half-long celebration. Festivals will take over Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, new nighttime shows will light up the sky, and the return of fan-favorite…

There’s nothing better than the holidays at Universal Orlando Resort. In fact, it’s my favorite time to visit the theme parks. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is decked out in holiday lights and it’s finally cold enough to drink hot butterbeer. The Grinch is out greeting guests and showing…

Shenandoah National Park, located just 75 miles from Washington, D.C., between the Shenandoah Valley and the Blue Ridge Mountains, is a stunning destination to enjoy nature. The park features more than 500 miles of hiking trails, all set on over 200,000 acres of wooded hollows, dazzling waterfalls, and breathtaking vistas….

Since Beaches Resorts and Sandals Resorts have released their Black Friday sales early, I’m sharing them with you ASAP. There’s a lot to love about the offer: The discounts and perks are big (details below) and the window for travel stretches through the end of 2025. But you’ll need to…

Now that my kids are young adults living on their own, I’m an empty nester. Without the stress of daily caregiving, I have time to reflect on my parenting. There are, of course, many things I wish I’d done differently, but there are also occasions when I hit upon an…

There’s no shortage of resorts along the 20-mile “Tourist Corridor” connecting Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo. But the family-owned Hacienda Encantada Resort Spa has one of the most coveted locations on the coast—a beautiful bluff directly out over the Sea of Cortez, with views of El Arco…