Exhaustion. Frustration. Those were my emotions as I wiped the sleep from my eyes and learned that my flight from San Diego to Boston was canceled. Luckily, a few minutes later, I learned about day-stay hotels and was able to turn my bad luck into a beautiful day. The weather in Boston didn’t look too promising …

A convenient, elegant Disney hotel that is also kid-friendly? While this may seem to be something almost impossible to find, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort absolutely fits the bill. The nautical theme makes for a classy feel, while the location and amenities make it perfect for families. I first had the opportunity to check out the …

I’ve always loved visiting Quebec City. When my husband and I visited before we had kids, we were content just walking around the city, shopping, and hanging out at cafes. But with my kids in tow, I wanted to make sure that they had both an educational and an entertaining trip. Although we were only …

I’ve always loved visiting coastal Maine. This beautiful area of New England features so many things to do with kids and is a short drive from my home west of Boston. In the summer, it’s especially fun with many tourists visiting and many great activities. Maine is one of the best family summer vacation destinations …

I’ve always dreamed of traveling to Italy, and this year, we finally booked a family vacation. We were only able to stay for 9 days, but definitely want to do more in the future – there’s so much to explore. Visiting Italy with kids was everything I dreamed it would be, from the beautiful towns …

Dining is a huge part of any cruise, and the Disney Cruise Line is no exception. With their unique rotational dining system, you’ll keep the same servers but will visit multiple restaurants during your cruise, making for a unique dining experience. There are three restaurants on the Disney Dream, with either one each night (on …