Zion National Park is my happy place. My parents were raised in southern Utah and and at least once a year, my dad would load all the kids and cousins into our old van and take us for a day in Zion. Now I love visiting this park with my kids. For as many times […]
Where to Stay at Zion National Park
Wonding where to stay at Zion National Park? You have a lot of good options. Here’s an overview of the cities near Zion and the advantages of staying in each. I’ve visited Zion National Park at least forty times. My parents grew up in Cedar City and my dad took us here – usually with […]
Disneyland Virtual Queues – Tips for Getting in Every Time
Planning a trip to Disneyland? The parks use virtual queues for popular rides and shows – and they can fill FAST. You’ll find information about virtual queues in the official Disneyland app. The first time we used this feature, it was to ride the newest, hottest rides in the park. The following year, it was […]
Tips for Making the Most of Your Alaska Railroad Trip
Interested in an Alaska family adventure? If so, have you considered Alaska Railroad? My husband and I rode Alaska Railroad from Fairbanks to Denali to Anchorage to Seward in June 2021. We did not take our kids on this trip, but we have been traveling with our kids for 17 years and saw plenty of […]
5 Tips for Getting a Great Groupon Deal
Wondering if Groupon deals will really save you money? YES, Groupon is legitimate. My family has been using Groupon for years. You can find all kinds of deals on Groupon, but we especially like deals for family activities and vacations. We often use Groupon to save money on family activities close to home. It’s a […]
3 Last-Minute Travel Gifts
Looking for a last-minute travel gift? Consider a meaningful and memorable holiday gift that doesn’t need to be shipped. And the best thing about giving a vacation or activity is that it will be enjoyed at least twice. It’s exciting to open a vacation on Christmas morning. And then the recipient gets to look forward […]