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 […]
20+ Fun Family Staycation Ideas
Do you have a school break or holiday coming up, but no travel plans? Make the most of it with these staycation ideas. Our spring break travel plans were cancelled due to coronavirus, so we planned a week of family activities at home. Our options were more limited than they would normally be, but we […]
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 […]
6 Fun Staycation Tips for Families
Need to stick close to home during your next school break? Try turning it into a staycation. My staycation tips can help your family have fun, make memories, save money, and enjoy the same benefits of a regular vacation. My family’s spring break travel plans were cancelled during the COVID-19 pandemic. Most local activities were […]