From the Skunk Train to the California State Railway Museum, here are 25 of the best train rides and attractions in Northern California.
Wildfires in western states can throw a major wrench into travel plans in summer and fall months. What travelers need to know to stay safe.
Visiting Walt Disney World has evolved greatly over the past few years, but one of the biggest changes Disney made was the sunsetting of the old Fastpass+ system. In its place we now have Disney Genie and Disney Genie+. Disney Genie essentially serves as a new update to My Disney Experience and is available to …
Editor’s Note June 7, 2022: Minnie Vans were discontinued (and some feared permanently) when the parks closed in March 2020. But Disney has finally confirmed that Minnie Vans will be making a return on June 29, 2022! Watch this space for updates and more information. In the meantime, keep reading for how the service worked …
Located on the island of O’ahu in the city of Honolulu, Waikiki is often the place many tourists visit on a first vacation to Hawaii. Our family, of course, sometimes does things a little backwards. We’ve visited many of the islands of Hawaii regularly in our travels. But until recently, we had always skipped over …
Parents are pretty deeply divided on the philosophical and practical question of taking a lap child on an airplane. Whether to buy a seat for the youngest travelers in the family is a tough decision. FAA rules, and airline rules, do not require that infants and toddlers under the age of 2 be in a …
Summer is swiftly approaching and that means that vacations are on the horizon for many traveling families! Many of us haven’t traveled the last couple of years as much as usual. As a result, you may find yourselves a little rusty on what you really need for a successful trip. Or you may know you …
If you haven’t been on a Disney vacation in the past decade, then you may not be familiar with Disney’s MagicBands. These bands, similar in size to a FitBit, were introduced in 2013 as part of a major technology overhaul to the guest experience at Walt Disney World. Disney guests start by planning their vacation …
Want to ride WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure in Disneyland’s Avengers Campus? Standby tips, single rider, paid Lightning Lane and more.
The beautiful coastal town of Monterey, California and the surrounding Monterey County is about as good as it gets as a family travel destination. Beaches, hiking, and a world-class aquarium make for a memorable vacation for travelers with kids. Less than a 2 hour drive from San Francisco, it is easy to visit as an overnight or …
Want to avoid long TSA lines on your next family trip and speed through airport security with kids? Learn about all the current TSA shortcuts!