Looking for a Wow moment for your next trip to San Diego with the kids? I enjoyed the afternoon at the Hotel del Coronado, the legendary historic hotel on Coronado Island, without spending the night. A full-on family vacation at…
A trip to Disney is a splurge for most families. I know I have to squeeze every bit of value from my vacation dollars by researching and weighing all my options. On a recent trip to Walt Disney World, I…
Looking a vacation packed with family-sized adventure? Try the Black Hills of South Dakota. The Black Hills offer national parks, wildlife viewing, western history, outdoor sports, scenic drives and cozy mountain cabins with a hour of Rapid City’s foodie scene.…
San Antonio offers the top travel destination in Texas for good reason. On a recent weekend away, my family explored nonstop and still left without seeing it all. Its rich cultural history, picturesque River Walk and South Texas hospitality top…
The Grand Floridian Resort and Spa was the last property on my three-resort tour of Walt Disney World.The flagship resort of Walt Disney World has a refined elegance of a bygone era with its Victorian architecture, afternoon tea service and…
The Pop Century Resort was the second of three properties that I visited during our recent trip to Walt Disney World. A value-priced Walt Disney World resort that has kids running from the 1950s to the 1990s faster than you…
The Caribbean Beach Resort was the first of three resorts that I stayed in during my recent trip to Walt Disney World. A moderate-priced Disney resort evokes the calm and serenity of a beach vacation yet includes a resort-style pool…
What’s better during a road trip, the carful of kids sleeping in or enjoying abeautiful sunrise alone as it climbs up over the mountains? I get both at our cozy little cabin atFar Flung Outdoor Center in Terlingua, Texas. The…
After visiting Fort Lancaster State Historic Siteand Fort Davis National Historic Siteon the carful of kids’ weeklong exploration of West Texas, we’re headed to Big Bend National Park. One of the least visited of the big national parks, it should…
Don’t tell anyone but hauling my Carful of Kids to 46 states across this continent is, well–it’s exhausting. This road tripping Mom needs a break and quick. The kids are at their Grandma’s for the weekend doing whatever they…