Posts Categorized: travel tips

5 Tips to Consider Before Cruising

tips to consider before cruising

Original Post Date: May 15, 2015 Have you been thinking about cruising but not sure if you everyone will like it? I’m hoping these tips to consider before cruising will help you understand what to expect. Cruising is one of the best ways to take the family on vacation.  There is something to do for… Read more »

Road Trip Tips: 8 Tips when Traveling with Kids

road trip tips

Road Trip Tips – I’m always on the hunt to make my family’s travel easier if we traveling by plane or car.  On our recent road trip of 14 days and 3,000+ miles I knew I had to be prepared.  The last thing I wanted was spending a bunch of money on items that I… Read more »

The best kid friendly hotels

best kid friendly hotels

Traveling with the family can be easier with theses kid friendly hotels Before my husband and I had our 2 children, we traveled at every opportunity we could capture.  We were lucky enough to stay at a variety of higher – end hotel chains because I had worked for Hilton Corp, and Starwood Hotel for… Read more »

12 Tips when Flying with Kids

12 tips when flying with kids

Are you looking for some packing & travel tips when flying with kids?  Well, I have a few to share with you!  Over the last 7 years we have learned a few things (some very hard lessons) about flying with our kids (4 yo, and 7 yo).  Hopefully, you can learn from some of our… Read more »

Alaska – The Family Frontier

Our Family’s first time to Alaska, and it exceeded our expectations.  From the gorgeous mountain ranges and wild life, to the splendid seafood and family friendly dining.  Alaska is not just the last frontier, but a must for your family. We left our house on a Friday afternoon and arrived to Seatac Airport 2 hours… Read more »

The Ugly Truth About Your Vacation

Let’s play a game.  What image pops in your head, when you read, 7 Day Vacation?  If you have to close your eyes, go ahead I can wait.  Okay, you got it?  Now, I’m going to attempt to guess what you saw.  Ready? Sun Palm Trees Blue Water Beach Blue Skies Maybe a fancy drink in… Read more »

Daddy Goes To Ireland (part 1)

Ever since I can remember, I’ve always wanted to visit the British Isles…especially Ireland.  I can’t say why that area has always intrigued me.  The splendor of antiquity is just one of the of the many reasons I suppose.  I’m a sucker for history, and there are very few places on Earth that preserve history… Read more »

San Francisco with Kids!

  Today was our first full day in the Bay Area and it was also Easter Sunday! The Easter bunny didn’t come to the hotel room last night, however I had a feeling the bunny stopped at our house when we were gone. The kids would have to wait until we get home to find… Read more »