Looking for a good all-ages activity in Las Vegas? I’d seen ads for Shark Reef Aquarium lots of times and always wondered what it was like. On our most recent trip, we moved it to the top of the list. We thought that Shark Reef was fun! My kids were ages 11 and 14 when we […]
12 Drive-in Movie Tips for Families
Looking for drive-in movie tips? My family loves movies almost as much as we love to travel, and we go to the drive-in at least once every summer. When we want to be immersed in a blockbuster movie with a high-definition picture and digital sound, we head for the multiplex. When we want to spend […]
Tips for Visiting the Patsy Cline Museum
Hey Travelers, Planning a trip to Nashville? It’s Jason Carlton with Carltonaut’s Travel Tips. If you go “Walkin’ After Midnight”, then it’s possible you’re a fan of Patsy Cline. She was an American country music star in the late 1950s and 1960s. She has a whole museum dedicated to her life and music in Nashville. […]
The ULTIMATE Black Hills Itinerary for Families
The Black Hills of South Dakota was the road trip that rivaled Disney World for my kids. They were ages 4 and 7 when we first visited the Black Hills in 2011. We visited Walt Disney World in 2013, and when I asked about their favorite vacations in 2014, the Black Hills was at the top […]
10 Travel Toys for Kids that Fit in ONE Backpack
Need a few travel toys for your next trip? Screens can be lifesavers on long travel days, but too much screen time makes my kids grouchy. Sometimes a classic toy is the perfect alternative to endless movies or video games. New toys are also exciting for kids. Packing a new toy or two is a […]
What I Pack in My Personal Item Bag for a Flight with Kids
Hi there! Planning a plane trip with kids? It’s Cathy from My Book a Day. This summer we’ll be traveling with a 5-year-old, a 13-year-old and two 18-year-olds. Flying with kids is always an adventure! Sometimes it’s a better adventure than others, and being prepared for the little things usually helps the trip go smoothly. […]









