For many families, a pool is a must-have when choosing a vacation spot. If it’s got waterslides and other extras, all the better. Cool resort pools are easy to find when traveling during the summer or to warm-weather destinations like Orlando, but things get a little trickier for winter vacations….

I’m a late-in-life scuba diving enthusiast: I spent my 20s, 30s and 40s traveling the world and loving any and all water activities—including kayaking, SUP, snorkeling, and tubing—but there was something about scuba diving that always seemed out of reach. And as someone with frequent ear infections, I just figured…

Families at Walt Disney World and Disneyland are always trying to figure out how to get the most out of their day at the parks. For some that means hitting as many attractions as possible, whether that means purchasing Lightning Lanes for some attractions, booking VIP tours that include skip-the-line…

For a holiday experience that feels straight out of a movie, you can’t beat strolling through a European Christmas market. Twinkling lights, towering trees, and brightly colored ornaments set the scene for ambling along little lanes where artisans sell their goods from peaked-roof stalls. With Christmas markets scattered all around Europe,…

Voted the #1 Theme Park In The U.S. by Tripadvisor, Silver Dollar City is not one to rest on its laurels. Its company, Silver Dollar City Parks & Resorts, just made the largest announcement in its 65-year history: a $500 million investment plan over the next decade, which includes the…

Every once in a while life takes on a cinematic quality, and walking into the Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort lands you straight in your very own movie. As I walked through the sliding doors and was greeted by a two-story framed view of the ocean, the Pacific breeze, and…

Last-minute deals are a surefire way to save big when booking a Caribbean cruise—but let’s be honest: most of us can’t cut it that close. Taking off work, securing flights for the whole family, and finding a stateroom that can comfortably accommodate everyone (and that is in a desirable location…

Halfway through our Trafalgar Costa Rica Nature Adventure tour, my 10-year-old daughter woke up, looked at me, and said, “I think this is the longest I’ve ever gone without hanging out with other kids.” She seemed curious rather than upset at the thought that she was the only child in…

Portugal has quickly become a favorite European destination for travelers, and what better place to get a feel for the country than its capital? Lisbon is a stunning city filled with quaint, hilly paths, historically rich buildings, and plenty of savory foods to sample. In a city like Lisbon, it’s…

As an avid camper and road-tripper, reliable power is essential, especially when you’re miles away from the nearest outlet. That’s why I was excited to put the Renogy 200W Portable Solar Panel to the test. After using it on several excursions, it’s become clear to me that this panel is…