the Utah Mighty 5: tips for visiting with your family
Utah has five national parks and they’re all located near each other in the southern part of the state. You could, in theory, visit them all in one very long day. That is, if all you cared about was getting a picture in front of each sign. However, each of these “Utah Mighty 5” as […]
building your travel capsule wardrobe for summer
Sunny weather is just around the corner, and you know what that means–It’s nearly time for summer travel and summer wardrobes! Do you have any summer family trips planned? One thing I’ve learned over the years–when packing for a family vacation you need to be able to pack concisely. Even a short weekend trip for […]
best hotels near Disneyland: which is right for you?
Living in northern California, but annual passes to various SoCal theme parks over the years, means that we have stayed at a lot of hotels. Many have been hotels near Disneyland. There are favorites we’ve booked stays at time and time again, and some locations where once was enough. There are so many hotels in […]
Gilroy Gardens tips for visiting this central California gem
Do you love theme parks? Think you’ve heard of all the theme parks California has to offer? You might be surprised to hear that the small town of Gilroy in central California has a theme park that’s so unique it’s in a class all its own. Gilroy Gardens is a hidden gem with a small […]
the real cost of cruising–what’s included and what’s not
Ahoy! Warmer weather is upon us and with it comes the promise of spring, which of course means Spring Break adventures! Did you know that spring is actually one of the best times to go on a cruise? As long as you book outside of the busy Spring Break weeks, you can often find great […]