Hey there! Is a hot air balloon ride on your bucket list? I jumped at the chance to ride in a hot air balloon when I visited Gallup, New Mexico last fall. I helped set up the balloon and then gently floated over red rock canyons, with panoramic views of the American Southwest. It was […]
10 Best Audiobooks for Family Road Trips
Hey traveler, It’s Jason from Carltonaut’s Travel Tips. Long road trips can be fun. They can also make you question why you thought confining your kids into a set spot for hours on end was a good idea. Our family has overcome that “Are we there yet? I’m bored” stigma with some amazing audiobooks. We’ve […]
Our Family-Tested Review of Travelodge London Covent Garden
Hello! Planning a trip to London? It can be an expensive place to stay. We considered a variety of options when we were planning a five night stay in London. We wanted a central, walkable location, but we also wanted to keep expenses down. When my sister recommended Travelodge London Covent Garden, we got both. […]
Utah’s Zermatt Resort for Families
Looking for a fun and easy getaway in Utah? My family loves Zermatt Resort in Midway, Utah. Midway is located less than an hour from Salt Lake City, and about 20 minutes from Orem or Park City. It’s one of Utah’s most charming small towns, nestled in the Wasatch Mountains. There are a lot of […]
10 Fun Things to Do in Gallup, New Mexico
Planning to pass through Gallup, New Mexico on your next road trip? There is more to do here than you might expect. There are lots of fun things to do in Gallup. I recently spent a few days in Gallup as part of the TMS Family Travel Conference. Honestly, most of the travel writers who […]
Our Family-Tested Review of Tahiti Village in Las Vegas
Looking for a family-friendly hotel in Las Vegas? We’ve tried several, and Tahiti Village – just south of the famous Las Vegas Strip – is our favorite. I found this resort a friend asked for recommendations on Facebook for family-friendly hotels in Las Vegas. We both live in Utah, where Las Vegas is an easy […]







