Planning a trip? Choosing the best location for your hotel or vacation rental is an important part of planning a great trip. I used to think that a less-convenient location was a good way to save money on lodging. It’s true that you might pay less, but lodging will probably be one of the biggest […]
My Favorite Hotel Booking Websites
Need a hotel for your next trip? It’s easy to search and book hotels online, but there are so many hotel booking sites and so much information that it can feel like a blessing and a curse. I felt totally overwhelmed when I first searched for hotels for our trip to Japan. Tokyo has thousands […]
The #1 Rule for Planning Your Travel Itinerary
Hey there! Looking forward to a big trip? Planning your travel itinerary – all the activities you’ll do on your trip – is a lot of fun. But it can feel overwhelming too. I always want to do more than we have time for. And activities can be expensive too! It’s tempting to just cram […]
Your Transportation Toolbox – What to Use and When to Use It
Hey there! Planning a trip? Transportation is an important part of every trip. And I’ve found that every successful trip has a custom transportation plan. Think of all your transportation options like tools in a toolbox. You need a screwdriver to secure a doorknob and a wrench to loosen a toilet bolt. Having the right […]
Why You Should SPLURGE on Your Vacation Lodging
Planning a family vacation? If you are going to splurge on ONE thing, make it your hotel or vacation rental. It can be challenging to decide where to spend your limited budget. And lodging is already one of the biggest expenses of a family vacation. But after 18+ years of traveling with my kids, I’ve […]
7 Ways to Get Money for Your Next Vacation
Hey there! Need some extra money for your next vacation? There are lots of ways to save money on travel, but family vacations still cost money. When you need to pay for housing, food, clothes, and other necessities for a family, it can be HARD to save money for a vacation too. It’s a challenge […]