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Taylor Family Sponge Shopping in Tarpon Springs Florida 2

Easy Florida Weekend Getaway Ideas on the Gulf

Florida is full of fun and relaxation. If you’ve not explored beyond the big cities like Orlando, Jacksonville or Miami, you might not know how diverse and chill it is. Speaking of Miami (said Mee-ahh-mee),

Isla Holbox: the last slice of mellow Caribbean island life

If you recall, a few months ago we shared about the Birds of Paradise yoga retreat I got to participate in and how amazing it was, both the yoga aspect and the destination of Isla

Dubrovnik in the rain (and sun): great activities for any weather

Wouldn’t it be great if all travel all the time went exactly as planned and the weather was always perfect? Yeah, but that doesn’t always happen. We just did Dubrovnik in the rain and it

Med Sailing Holidays sailboat in port of Vis Croatia 1

Sailing Croatia: how to plan unforgettable Med Sailing Holidays

So, who followed along on our incredible sailing adventure through the Dalmatian Isles of Croatia? What?! You missed it?! Well we’ve got lots to share about the whole experience from ports of call to booking

FIAL Frank and Son at Beach on Isla Mujeres Mexico

Isla Mujeres with kids: the ideal Mexican Caribbean getaway

Our team of Dads all travel so differently and have their own favorite places. Frankie and BJ, writers of the Canadian dad-blog Family is About Love, enjoy returning to and exploring Isla Mujeres with kids

Crashing waves at Moonstone Beach Cambria California Central Coast 6

California Central Coast Road Trip Itinerary: castles, wine and more

What could be more perfect any time of year than a California Central Coast road trip? Nothing. Leaving the SoCal area out of Los Angeles and heading north up the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), you’re

Taylor Family at Mission Beach San Diego California 34

San Diego family vacation: budget savvy travel with IHG Rewards Club and Chase

Getting to travel for a living has its perks for sure, but we also are really careful and deliberate about how we do it. We joined forces with IHG and Chase to plan and have

Taylor Family Hiking in Red Rocks Park Denver Colorado 3

The Perfect Four Day Itinerary for Denver with Kids: museums & outdoors

We didn’t plan on falling in love with Denver but after several visits it’s just happened. The Mile High City is really family friendly and beautiful, and being smack in the middle of the USA

Taylor Family in Seuss Landing Universal Islands of Adventure Orlando 5

Making the Most of Two Days at Universal Orlando Resort

While we could easily spend a week at the Universal Orlando Resort, most families are only going to get a few days to explore and enjoy the parks. We brainstormed and polled the kids on

13 Cenotes near Cancun: cave swimming on the Yucatan Peninsula

The Yucatan Peninsula is full of unique experiences from Mayan ruins and swimming with sea turtles to jumping into enormous natural swimming pools: cenotes. Cenotes are really a highlight to any Cancun vacation or road

Summertime in SoCal is one of the most fun family vacations you can do on the West Coast. From Disneyland to the beaches of San Diego there are endless chances for family fun. 2traveldads.com

Summertime in SoCal travel journal: Disney’s Pixar Pier Premiere and exploring San Diego

We’re back in Southern California, aka SoCal! What are we doing here? Great question! We’ve got lots of fun plans in store, from having some fun in Disneyland with the kids to visiting with friends

Sun Protection for traveling: from travel planning to sun block guidelines

Summer is here! Huzzah! We’ve shared before about ways the we keep the kids safe while we’re traveling, including sun protection. You know that we think it’s important to ensure everybody has good information about keeping

Stanley Hotel with Mountains in Estes Park Colorado 2

Estes Park with Kids: planning the perfect Rocky Mountain weekend

Colorado is full of all kinds of wonderful small towns, from old mining towns to ski villages, the prairie and the mountains. Our favorite Colorado mountain town is Estes Park. It’s cute, surrounded by epic

Planning a couples weekend is easy when you choose a destination like Las Vegas. How to plan and execute an ideal weekend getaway without kids. 2traveldads.com

Couples Weekend in Las Vegas: how to plan and enjoy time away

We’re not the only Dads that find value in breaking away from the kids for a weekend. Our friends over at 2 Dads with Baggage also try to get some time away when possible, and

Travel journal of European trip exploring Frankfurt, sailing Croatia and the Dalmatian Isles, Dubrovnik, Amsterdam and more. Daily updates of sailing adventures and medieval towns around the Agean Sea.

Travel Journal of sailing Croatia and Beyond: Frankfurt, the Dalmatian Isles, Dubrovnik and Amsterdam

It’s finally time! We’re in Europe and sailing through the Dalmatian Isles of Croatia! I kind of can’t believe it. Follow along as we explore Frankfurt, Germany on a long stopover, Split in Croatia before

The Complete Oregon Coast Road Trip Itinerary, from tip to tip

With so many ways to do a road trip you can take almost any approach. We just did it with two kids so we are ready to share exactly how to get the most from

Colorful waters at Sharks Cove Oahu North Shore 4

Experiencing tropical waters: boats and beaches on Oahu

There’s nothing like experiencing the beaches of Oahu and having unforgettable wildlife encounters. We’ve been around and I’ll tell ya’, snorkeling and lounging on all sides of Oahu is awesome. We’ve done the foot work

Yucatan Peninsula road trip: colorful towns of the Yucatan

We will never not appreciate how colorful Mexico is. From our trips around Baja California Sur to road trippin’ on the Yucatan, there are always new places to enjoy. The colorful towns of the Yucatan

Hogwarts at Night Wizarding World of Harry Potter Islands of Adventure Universal Orlando 9

Universal Orlando with Small Kids: how to make sure everyone has a blast

We’ve been really fortunate to get to partner with the Universal Orlando Resort this year. With so many fun trips to Orlando, it’s given us loads of insight into how to visit Universal Orlando with

Winding road into Red Rocks Park Denver Colorado 1

Visit Colorado: our crazy fun travel journal of Denver and beyond

We love time in the Rocky Mountains, but it’s rare that we get to enjoy it in Colorado. We’re exploring Denver and beyond this week and it’s started with a bang! Planning for the family

Taylor Family with sunblock by pool at Universal Cabana Bay Resort Orlando Florida 1

Keeping kids healthy while traveling (and at home too!)

We share a lot about staying healthy while traveling and keeping the kids’s learning wherever we are, and that’s because we know how important it is and because we love to give out free advice.

Worldschooling is just as much about experiential learning as it is about travel and traditional education. How to start worldschooling and incorporate travel for learning. 2traveldads.com

Worldschooling: refreshing teaching methods, new learning experiences

Worldschooling can be a challenge but is clearly the right choice for our kids at this stage in our lives. And we’re not the only ones who feel this way. Some of our 2Dads friends,

Temple at Tulum Mayan Ruins National Park Yucatan 12

The Four Best Yucatan Mayan Ruins of Caribbean Mexico

One of the most cool and unique aspects of touring the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico is the abundance of Mayan ruins. The Mayans were spread all across the Yucatan and down into Belize, Guatemala and

Cannon Beach Oregon from Ecola State Park

Oregon Coast Road Trip Travel Journal: Portland to Coos Bay, Oregon

It’s time for some exploring and what could be better than an Oregon Coast road trip in the off-season? We’ll be starting in Portland and heading out to the coast, stopping at hiking spots, lighthouses,

Rich SkiLikeADad Children's Apres Ski patio time Vail Colorado 2018 1

Family Skiing in Vail, Colorado: fun in the snow with toddler in tow

You may or may not know this, but we (Rob and Chris) aren’t big skiers. In fact we avoid it, but there are loads of incredible people and adventurous parents that love to ski with

Stress free travel prep is easy with these 6 simple steps. From spring cleaning out the medicine cabinet to organized To Do lists, travel preparation can be a breeze. 2traveldads.com

Spring Cleaning Anytime and 5 More Tips for Stress-free Travel Prep

When I was a kid I thought that Spring Cleaning was just something they did in cartoons or that my grama talked about. We didn’t do that in our house, or at least that I

Climbing Nohoch Mul the Great pyramid at the Coba Mayan Ruins Yucatan 2

How to visit Coba: Yucatan Mayan ruins off the beaten path

We love all things history and nature. And Mexico. Although we spend the most time in Baja California Sur there’s something truly unique and wonderful about the Yucatan Peninsula and the state of Quintana Roo.

Taylor Family hiking at Panther Creek Falls Columbia Gorge 2

Springtime kid friendly hikes in Washington State: perfect PNW outdoors

As the snow stops falling up in the mountains we start to get excited about hiking. There are so many easy, kid friendly hikes in Washington, so actually picking where to go first is the

Outdoor Activities with Young Kids along the Scenic Route

We love when we get to share our favorite spots to visit, tips we’ve learned and ideas for exciting times along the Scenic Route. We’ve created a really fun video to inspire new and wild

Family Universal Orlando Resort Spring Break travel journal

Family Universal Orlando Resort Spring Break travel journal. Tips and pics of a full family experience at the Universal Orlando Resort. Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, Cabana Bay Resort and Volcano Bay water park.

Packing and safe storage of travel products is about both containing the mess and keeping kids safe. Travel tips for keeping OTC medications, personal products and liquids up and away from kids while traveling. 2traveldads.com

Safe Storage of Travel Products: kid safety on the road

When we are traveling with the kids we typically have all kinds of products with us, from toothpaste to bug spray. Safe storage of our travel products is important, and not just because we don’t

Taylor Family heading to Statue of Liberty via Liberty Cruises Ship New York City 4

Lower Manhattan: visiting historic sites in NYC with kids

New York City is a lot of things, and one thing it’s not is boring. Even when visiting NYC with small kids it’s fun and interesting. Us Dads were particularly interested in checking out the

Travel Journal of London, baby! A work trip like Joey Tribiani…

You guys, I have a work trip to London. “London, Baby!” Yes, in addition to the work stuff I’ve got going on, including researching some stuff for an upcoming family trip, I’m doing London Joey

Yoga Retreat Participants at Yum Balam Nature Preserve Isla Holbox Yucatan 5

Travel for Yoga: Isla Holbox Yoga Retreat for self care and a new perspective

When the opportunity arose to be a part of a yoga retreat, I just had to jump at the chance. With 2018 well underway and us really making an active effort to be healthy in

2DadsWithBaggage Waimea Canyon view Kauai Hawaii 1

Off the beaten path Kauai: 8 secret(ish) activities

Thanks to Jon Bailey from 2dadswithbaggage.com for sharing his families favorite semi-secret aka off the beaten path Kauai activities with kids. We love hearing from other dads, especially when it’s about a place on our bucket list that

As a day trip added onto an Orlando vacation, a day with Paddleboard Orlando is ideal to explore Blue Spring State Park and the Wekiva River. Hundreds of manatees flock to Blue Spring in Central Florida and Wekiva is teeming with alligators and turtles. 2traveldads.com

Paddleboard Orlando: nature adventures just beyond the city!

So, you know how we’re all about kayaking and do it all the time? Well, after many attempts I’ve had an incredible time Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) and it’s going to be my new favorite

Reflections while Kayaking on Quilute River La Push Olympic Peninsula 2

Kayaking in the Pacific Northwest: Puget Sound paddling destinations

The Seattle area is best seen from the water: sailing, on a ferry, or on a kayak. Just short drives from the city are countless islands and bays to explore. Across the Puget Sound are

Rob Taylor Handstand in water at Isla Holbox 1

Self Care and Traveling for Health: being your best you for your family

Being on the go so much, it’s really easy to get distracted and stop paying attention to how you should be taking care of yourself. Last month, we shared about how to stay healthy while

Yucatan Yoga Retreat travel journal: yoga on the beaches of Isla Holbox

Hooray! It’s time to get some sun and take relaxation and self-care to a new level! We’ve partnered up with Yoga Multimedia to share an exciting experience of travel, yoga and making new friends. Follow

Driving the Kamehameha Highway in Alamo Jeep on North Shore Oahu 1

4 Ways to enjoy the Scenic Route around Oahu

As you know, we get to serve as Chief Travel Guides for Alamo Rent A Car and share our ideas for exploring the Scenic Route. We recently completed a grand tour of the Island of

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