Imagine a rustic escape set among towering spruce and pine in the Pacific Northwest. Now the best part–get all the weathered shingles and sunset campfires along with barista coffee and gourmet meals. It is possible at the Lake Quinault…
Located 70 miles from Rapid City, Badlands National Parks is another must for your South Dakota vacation. Boasting buttes, pinnacles and spires, the striated rock formations feature fossils along with wildlife. To make the most of your time in Badlands,…
After exploring the rugged landscape of Jordan, like Petra and the Wadi Rum, enjoy the luxurious side of Jordan with a spa escape to the Dead Sea. A quick jaunt from Amman, and its international airport, the Dead Sea is…
As a family traveler writer and a youth group leader, I got voted to plan our trip to New York City for a handful of high school girls. Packed with an itinerary full of museums and must-dos, I needed budget-friendly…
I love camping with my three kids, I just hate pitching a tent. My kids scurry like woodland mice when the tent comes out. I wanted to share the best place to camp with kids in Washington. At Lakedale Resort…
After exploring the marble halls of Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve, we checked in to the Oregon Caves Chateau with kids, a National Historic Landmark and part of the PBS series, Great Lodges of the National Parks. Another charming…
Waking up to a view of an Africangame preserve tops many people’s bucket lists. I certainly thought I would neversee such a place…until I checked into Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Resort with kids in January of 2017. Imagine…
The Coronado Springs Resort in Walt Disney World transports guests to Spanish Colonial Mexico with a sweeping lobby and restaurants bursting with Mexican flavors. Watch the sunset over the 22-acre Lago Dorado and nibble off a plate of nachos while…
The Art of Animation, the newest value resort, located across the Hourglass Lake from Pop Century Resort, wowed my kids. It offers lots of value for families and several pools with punches of color along with my kids’ favorite characters.…
With over 600 acres to discover, Mystic Dunes Resort and Golf Club offers resort-style lodging away from all the noise and activity of Walt Disney World yet just a few short miles to all the theme park adventures. I delighted…
A beach vacation tops many lists as the ultimate place to unplug and relax. I’ve got all the details for the Ocean Blue and Sand for your next trip. Why Stay at All-Inclusive Recently I woke up, grabbed my passport…
Located steps away from the Chickasaw National Recreation Area, formerly the Platt National Park, I found the Chickasaw Retreat and Conference Center set on top of a bluff in the Arbuckle Mountains. It offers families a secluded area to discover…