Just a few hours due south of my hometown of Montgomery, Alabama is the Florida Gulf Coast. That drive is a trip I’ve done more times than I can remember in my life and one of my favorite destinations – the Emerald Coast beaches of the Florida Panhandle. I’ve written before about the pristine white …
San Francisco is an iconic destination for travelers from around the world, but it is especially fun to explore with kids. I’ve lived in the San Francisco Bay Area since 2005, and the last 13 years of that time has been with at least one kid in tow. While we haven’t done every family-friendly thing …
No destination can be mastered in a day, but sometimes a day is all you have. When my family’s travels allowed us to squeeze in a short 24 hour visit to Chattanooga, Tennessee several years ago with our kids, we jumped at the chance. Although Chattanooga is only a few hours from the city in …
New England might not be the first destination that comes to mind when planning a ski trip. When looking at a map, states like Colorado, Utah and California are at the top of most travelers’ lists for world class resorts, lodging, villages, and skiing. But don’t be so quick to write off the Northern New …
While Southern California usually conjures up images of surf and sand, the mountains loom large over Los Angeles too. Hitting the slopes to ski and snowboard in winter months is a popular activity in the area as well. Compared to other mountains in the state, the peaks might not be quite as high, the temperatures …
Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee is a theme park with a few serious thrills and a lot of Southern charm. My family visited several years ago during our summer travels through the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee and North Carolina. We were very pleasantly surprised by all the offerings for families with younger traveling kids …
The ultimate guide to the Big Island of Hawaii with kids, including the best family-friendly hotels and resorts and top things to do.
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 …
Traveling to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama? Tips from a frequent Alabama Beaches visitor on top hotels & condos, best restaurants, and things to do.
Sedona, Arizona might just be the most beautiful place I’ve ever visited. That is saying something, considering that my visit to Sedona came just hours after departing the majestic views of the Grand Canyon. My family spent two days in Sedona over spring break on a Southwest road trip several years ago, and it was …