I love going to the Disneyland Resort any time of year, but the winter holidays are easily one of my favorite times to visit. The resort is decked out in plenty of festive decorations that would make Clark Griswold jealous, Mickey Mouse and his pals don their holiday best, and…
9 amazing family-friendly resorts with private beaches
In my opinion, any kind of beach vacation is a good vacation. But when you stay at a resort with a gorgeous private beach, the trip turns into a true getaway. There’s just something about not having to search for a spot on the sand or share the shoreline with…
Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa review
Getting a long weekend vacation right can be tricky. It needs to be an easy trip and have a good mix of activities and relaxation so you can squeeze both into three or four days. The Palm Springs area delivers on all counts, and for families, the nearby Omni Rancho…
9 places to travel with your parents while in your 30s for fun adult vacations
I love traveling with my parents. Not only are they some of the best travel buddies because we all already know everyone’s quirks and limits, but it’s also extraordinary to see them push themselves to do things they wouldn’t normally do. While traveling with your parents may come with its…
Your Essential Guide to Sleeping in the Car
Welcome to car camping, where plush hotel beds are swapped for reclining seats, and your kitchen is a cooler that doubles as a table. Car camping is an adventurous endeavor, not for the faint of heart, but it allows the average explorer convenience while on the road! In this article,…
9 family resorts with the best indoor pools and water parks
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….
Becoming a scuba diving family in Fiji
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…
Is Disney’s new Lightning Lane Premier Pass worth the high price? For some families, it could be
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…
European Christmas Markets: 10 Destinations to Celebrate
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,…
ICYMI: Silver Dollar City to invest half a billion dollars over next decade, new resort hotel announced
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…