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 […]
5 Ways to Save on National Park Fees
Planning a national park trip? Did you know that there are lots of ways to save money on entrance fees? The national parks are a bargain any day of the year, and well worth the entrance fee. But if you: Are planning a multi-park road trip Have elementary-age kids Are eligible for a special pass… […]
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 […]
10 Fun Things to Do in the Outer Banks
Planning a trip to North Carolina’s Outer Banks? The Outer Banks are a popular summer beach vacation destination, and many families return year after year. When we go, we love to spend as much time as possible in the ocean swimming, body boarding, and surfing. However, on a week-long vacation, there are times when even […]
