Living on the East Coast, planning for an extended family ski vacation usually means heading out west, where the trails are longer and less icy. Although we are a family of confident skiers, we are not adventure seekers or black diamond skiers, so finding the perfect ski vacation means finding a mountain with a balance […]
Surprise Your Family with a Disney Vacation
Looking for that perfect holiday gift this year? Surprise your family with a Disney vacation! Whether your family loves the thrills of the theme parks, or prefers a relaxing trip to the beach, Disney offers something for everyone on your list. Many people love to make their Disney plans a surprise. Spontaneous or well planned, […]
Magical Transformations for your Pirate and Princess
Looking for an extra special experience for your little ones during your Walt Disney World vacation? Your child can be transformed into a pirate or a princess during a unique experience at the Walt Disney World Resort. If your little girl dreams of being a princess, a visit to the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique should definitely […]
Family Fun in Helen, GA
As a child growing up in the Atlanta suburbs, our family loved going to the North Georgia mountains every fall to see the vibrant fall colors and tour the small mountain communities. One of my favorites has always been Helen, Ga. Reinvented as an Alpine village in 1969, Helen now ranks as one of the […]
A Mother-Daughter Fall Getaway to Gatlinburg, TN in the Great Smoky Mountains
Ever since I was a child I vividly remember our family vacations, some to explore new destinations and some to visit family. My parents would pack up the car and we’d be off on our road trip adventure before the sun came up. One of our favorite places to visit was Great Smoky Mountains National […]
Re-Imagined Disney Magic Sets Sail This Fall
Disney Cruise Line’s first ship, The Disney Magic, has been undergoing a magical transformation in Spain this fall, and the “re-imagined” ship offers many new magical experiences for guests. The ship, which has been sailing for 15 years, definitely has the “wow” factor with all of these enhancements. When guests board the ship, they will […]
Skiing at Snowshoe Mountain
As the leaves start to change color and fall, thoughts of the upcoming ski season are taking root in ski loving families everywhere. If you live on the East Coast, finding a great place to ski as a family with long and varied runs can be difficult amidst icy conditions that fall short when compared […]
This Guy Travels to Ratchaburi, Thailand
The Kingdom of Thailand is a country in Southeast Asia rich in culture and history, made up of 5 main regions. As a business traveler on a tight schedule, I was limited in what I could see and do within the constraints of my job, but I did find a few hours here and there […]
Beauty in Glass and Gorge: Escape to Corning, New York
Corning, New York, and nearby Watkins Glen State Park, pack a perfect one-two punch for a fall getaway full of beauty and nature. With fall foliage nearing its peak, hop in the car and get your road trip on in the gorgeous NY Finger Lakes region. Corning is home to the Corning Museum of Glass […]
Our Irish Family Vacation
A few years ago when we contemplated a trip to Ireland, we realized there would be a lot of driving involved and that we would want to do a lot of hiking. So with two babies in tow, we decided to put it off a few years. So when close friends recently invited us to […]