I just returned from Universal Orlando and was extremely impressed by everything new at the parks! So the timing seems good for a post on all the new Universal rides, and what’s coming up later this year. Two of these technically opened in 2017, but if you haven’t been since… Read More
8 Amazing Hotels That Should Be on Your Bucket List
Bucket List Hotels I always spend an inordinate amount of time choosing hotels when we travel. My criteria: We want to be in the best location – when your child has to go to the bathroom in a European city, your hotel room is the easiest possible option if it’s… Read More
5 Places Not to Miss in Tokyo
What to Do in Tokyo All of a sudden I’m finding myself in Tokyo frequently, including two trips at the end of 2017, and I’m planning a trip back with my 8-year-old this fall. It’s gone from being a city that intimidated me to one that I can’t wait to… Read More
Recreating Family Travel Memories in Jackson Hole
Jackson Hole with Kids Thank you to Capital One for sponsoring this post and Hotels.com for providing my accommodations. Last month I wrote about Capital One’s new partnership with Hotels.com. My post is linked HERE, but essentially when you use your Capital One Venture card to book accommodation at Hotels.com/Venture, you… Read More
Heading to Jackson Hole with Capital One and Hotels.com!
Capital One Venture Rewards and Hotels.com Thank you to Capital One for sponsoring this post and Hotels.com for providing my accommodations. When Capital One® contacted me about a sponsored trip to promote its new partnership with Hotels.com®, I agreed immediately. I’m passionate about mileage-earning credit cards! When people email me… Read More
How to Spend an Amazing Vacation in Bali
Things to Do in Bali Bali has always been one of my favorite destinations. I started traveling there in the late 90s, well before having kids, and now I’ve gone back several times with my kids. There’s definitely a yoga retreat/mindful tourism element, but from a family perspective it’s great.… Read More
True Hospitality and the Holiday Inn Express Waikiki
Holiday Inn I love the story of Holiday Inn. In 1952, Kemmons Wilson was driving from Memphis to Washington DC and utterly disappointed in the family-friendliness of the places he and his kids were staying. So he opened up a motel that would perfectly meet the needs of traveling families.… Read More
European Bucket List: 9 Can’t Miss Family Travel Activities
A Europe Family Bucket List! When we’re planning a trip to Europe – or anywhere else – we start looking for activities far in advance. If there’s an amazing festival, we want to know the best way to experience it. If there’s a wonderful guide for a walking tour, we… Read More
Why You Want to Visit Universal Orlando During the Holidays
Universal Orlando Holidays We’ve visited Universal Orlando a lot over the past few years – eight times to be exact. We go the first week of September every year, when local schools are in session but our kids haven’t started yet. We’ve also visited in January and in March, and… Read More
10 Cities That Should Be on Everyone’s Bucket List
Bucket List Cities Creating a bucket list is tricky! The world is full of amazing cities. It would be easy to put together a list of unique cities that are off the beaten path, or a list of the coolest small towns, or up-and-coming destinations. But for this list I… Read More