As my kids get older, it becomes more challenging to find long periods of time when we can get away for family vacations. Weekends and school vacations have become filled with sports, school activities, theater, and more. Day trips and quick weekend getaways are sometimes the best way to explore a new area on vacation …
Family travel tips
I love bags – from handbags to totes, I always switch up what I carry depending on the occasion. When I first received a sling bag as a Disney Cruise Line Castaway Club gift, I wasn’t sure how I would use it. Then, on a solo Disney World trip, I decided that it would be …
As someone who doesn’t quite hit 5 feet tall, I have mostly been known to wear shoes with a bit of a high heel. But when traveling, heels aren’t always practical. Ballet flats can be a good option because they are available in different styles and different colors, are very easy to pack, and can …
With all of the new cruise ships (and even some cruise lines!) over the past two years, you may be considering a cruise. Taking a cruise can be an effective and affordable way to see multiple destinations – you will travel to different ports of call as you stay in one room with no need …
Cruise packing can be complicated. Cruise staterooms are typically pretty small, so you don’t want to bring too much stuff with you. You simply won’t have enough room to overstuff the limited drawers and closet space, especially when traveling with others. It’s important to plan for what to bring on a cruise so you don’t …
We just returned from our latest European family vacation, and I felt like I needed a vacation from our vacation. Although we went on a guided trip with Adventures by Disney, I still had so much advance preparation that I needed to do before we left. When traveling to Europe with the family, it’s so …