One of the best parts of traveling with kids as a parent is taking them to destinations that had meaning in your own childhood. For my family, Northstar California Resort in North Lake Tahoe is one such meaningful place. The resort is where my husband grew up skiing with his brothers (in their 1980s and early […]
What’s New at Disneyland: Spring & Summer 2019 Guide
Planning a spring break or summer vacation to the Happiest Place on Earth? Disneyland is ever-changing with the seasons, and every spring and summer brings something new. This 2019 year has plenty of new attractions, shows, parades, and more that will make any Disneyland vacation special and memorable. From the return of the Disneyland Food […]
Southwest Hawaii Flights: Flights ON SALE NOW!
The big day is finally here! I first published this blog post in the fall of 2017 when Southwest announced its intent to fly to Hawaii. A year and a half later, I’m finally happy to update it to announce that Southwest’s Hawaii flights are now officially on sale!!!! For all of you who have […]
Disneyland Food & Wine Festival 2019: Tips, Tricks, & What to Know Before You Go
The Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival at the Disneyland Resort is back for another year of tasty treats and special events. I had the chance to attend opening day in 2019 to get a first look at the fun that Disneyland is offering festival-goers this year (I also attended several days in 2018). […]
7 Mistakes Not To Make Skiing with Kids
During the winter months, my family is regularly on the ski slopes. Although I may pretend to know what I’m doing skiing with kids, the reality is that my husband and I make mistakes on family ski trips a lot. Skiing is a logistically challenging hobby, even for adults. Doing it with kids can be […]
Lyft and Uber with Kids: Ridesharing Tips for Families
Ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft have really taken the travel world by storm the last few years. As a San Franciscan, I use Uber and Lyft a lot to get around. My hometown is the home turf to both ridesharing services, meaning that coverage and response time are excellent. Taking Lyft or Uber with kids, […]
Disneyland Hotel vs. Disney’s Grand Californian: Which Is Right For Your Family?
The two best hotels in the Disneyland area in Anaheim, California are undoubtedly Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa and the Disneyland Hotel. I hear often from friends and readers who are struggling to make a decision between these two properties for their own Disneyland vacation. Disney’s Grand Californian is closer but is also more […]
The Ultimate Guide to Hawaii’s Big Island with Kids
While many families flock to O’ahu or Maui on their Hawaiian vacation, savvy family travelers know that the lower key vibe of Hawaii’s Big Island can offer just the R&R they seek. My husband’s family has been vacationing on the Big Island of Hawaii on the Kohala Coast since he was a child. When I […]
5 Best Credit Cards for Family Travel
Over the years, I have blogged only occasionally about my hobby of earning frequent flyer miles for travel on the cheap. I have been earning miles and points in some form since before I had kids more than a decade ago. Friends and frequent readers likely already know that miles and points are critical to […]
Disneyland Character Meals: Complete Guide & Free Printable
Character meals are an important part of a Disney vacation for many travelers. Character dining gives you a chance to take photos and get autographs from multiple characters in a short period of time while taking a break from lines and the heat (or rain or cold, depending on the season). Even though these experiences […]
