Looking for Halloween activities in Utah? Halloween is HUGE in Utah. Throughout the state, there are dozens of delightful destinations that celebrate the season and the unique cultures that make up our community. The fun begins in September. Here’s a list of family-friendly pumpkin patches, corn mazes, fall celebrations, Dia de Los Muertos events, and […]
5 Tips for Finding Hotels with Two-Bedroom Suites
Are you looking for hotels with two-bedroom suites? Extra space makes any vacation a lot more comfortable for families with babies, teens, or 2+ kids. I have two teenagers. We can fit in a standard hotel room, but my family needs three beds – and preferably separate bedrooms – to sleep comfortably. A standard room […]
The BEST Rides at Disney’s California Adventure
Headed to Disneyland? Here is a list of the 11 best California Adventure rides and how to get on them fast! Disney’s California Adventure is the home of everything Marvel and Pixar at Disneyland Resort. Since my family loves both, we always spend at least one full day in this park. It is filled with […]
8 Ways to Avoid Crowds at Zion National Park
Planning a trip to Zion National Park? Want to avoid the crowds? Zion National Park is one of my favorite places on earth – I’ve visited 40+ times – and it’s well worth a visit. But if you haven’t thought about crowds, you need to. For most of the year, you cannot drive your own […]
15 Tips for Perfect Cruise Ship Shore Excursions
Planning a cruise? I’ve been on several cruises with my family and shore excursions are always my favorite part. It’s so fun to explore a new destination. Because our time in port is always too short, we’ve found that it pays to plan our shore excursions before our trip. There are three good reasons to plan […]
Tips for Your First Trip to Denali National Park
Planning your first trip to Denali National Park in Alaska? My husband and I celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary in Denali in June 2021. It was so exciting to check Denali off our bucket list! We spent two nights in Denali, which gave us enough time to take an all-day tour and explore some of […]