Travel tips with a focus on family travel and traveling with kids. From location-specific articles to traveling on a budget and more.
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Planning a Disneyland vacation can feel like trying to catch pixie dust. But don’t worry, I break it all down in simple steps in my ultimate Disneyland vacation planning guide. We’ve sprinkled in everything from the best time to visit Disneyland Resort, choosing the perfect Disneyland hotel, to understanding Disneyland and Disney California Adventure parks. … Read more
Are you ready for a spooktacular Disneyland adventure this October? With Halloween festivities in full swing and pleasant weather conditions, it’s no wonder October is a popular month to visit the Happiest Place on Earth. But is Disneyland busy in October? In October, to avoid large crowds at Disneyland, plan to attend during weekdays rather … Read more
I won’t lie. Every time I used to visit Mexico, I would dream of living there. But let’s also be honest, there are a lot of safety concerns about Mexico. So what are the safest places to live in Mexico? San Miguel de Allende Puerto Vallarta Playa del Carmen (and the whole Riviera Maya) Tulum … Read more
My family and I love to visit Costa Rica. While I know it’s pretty temperate all year, I’ve wondered should I avoid Costa Rica during the rainy season? No, Costa Rica is a great place to visit during the rainy season from May-November or any time of year. Most parts of the country do get … Read more
My family and I love Costa Rica. But we hadn’t been in over 4 years. Once the travel ban there was lifted, we booked a trip and just returned after 10 days. Wanting to know what is it like to travel to Costa Rica right now? Here’s what we learned: Traveling to Costa Rica in … Read more
My family and I just returned from London; our first visit there with kids. Before we went, we wondered how can I travel with kids in London and what is there to do in London with kids? Here’s what we discovered: Traveling in London with kids is best using the London underground subway (the tube). … Read more
Many of my friends can’t wait to leave the kids with grandma and go on vacation. But that’s not how my wife and I like to do it. So I wondered what some of the benefits are for families that travel together. Families that travel together experience a unique bonding, an expanded understanding of our … Read more
Everyone knows about NASA or the San Antonio riverwalk. But I wondered where some of the lesser-known family fun vacations in Texas were. Austin has many great places the whole family will enjoy, from the Cathedral of Junk to the Barton Creek Greenbelt or nearby rivers in San Marcos for tubing. Waco has the Dr. … Read more
My family and I just returned from a visit to the San Diego Zoo. Since we’ve been to a lot of zoos and this one was, by far, the most expensive, afterward, we began to wonder is the San Diego Zoo worth it? A family of 4 can spend over $200 for a 1-day pass, … Read more
I am a father of 3 daughters, and as 2 of them enter their tween years, it’s getting harder to find vacation spots that all of us will love. So I wondered what some of the best vacation spots for families with tweens were. The best vacation spots for families with tweens include a mix … Read more
My family of 5 loves to go on vacation, but vacations can get expensive! So I decided to look into some affordable family vacation destinations. Our list of affordable family vacation destinations includes Washington DC, San Antonio, Costa Rica, Charleston, and Nashville, TN. Those cities have extensive activities for families at much lower prices than … Read more
My family and I LOVE Costa Rica and have been many times. But for the first time traveling family, I understand wondering is Costa Rica kid friendly? Costa Rica is very kid friendly, featuring beaches to swim, jungles and rainforests to do easy hikes in, animal sanctuaries to tour, or zip lining across treetops. Costa … Read more
My family and I love to go on vacation, but we really only take 1 big vacation a year. So I wondered how many vacations does the average family take? 40% of Americans, which is almost 100 million people, will take at least 1 vacation each year. Of those 100 million people, 28% will take … Read more