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 […]
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 […]
