Trip to Playa del Carmen: a perfect destination for nature and fun
We know how to do a beach day. I mean, we live at the beach, but what do you do when you’re in a beach destination without kids? And what …
Beach vacation
Why Using a Timeshare is Smart Travel… If You Do it Right
Timeshares get a lot of bad press, but they can also be smart travel choices. Whether you’re looking to have a travel tradition or something flexible to enjoy each year, see what using a timeshare is actually a savvy way to travel.
Isla Mujeres with kids: the ideal Mexican Caribbean getaway
Finding the right place to visit on vacation can feel tricky, especially if you’re traveling with kids. Over the years and over many trips to Mexico, we’ve found that some …
Staying at the Bodega Bay Lodge: Quiet Luxury on the Sonoma Coast
The Bodega Bay Lodge is a beautiful property set just off the beach on the Sonoma Coast of Northern California. Review and ideas for things to do in the Bodega Bay area of Sonoma County.
Planning family travel to Turks and Caicos in the Caribbean
You know how much we love getting the kids into nature. Locally we can escape to the beach or the mountains within minutes or a few hours, but getting to …
Oregon Coast Road Trip: Most Beautiful Oregon Beaches and Lighthouses
There is nothing like an Oregon Coast road trip. With beautiful sights, unique things to do and epic views, the drive along the Oregon Coast highway from Portland to Brookings …
Cabo or Cancun?: choosing between the best Mexico vacation spots
Quite often people ask us if we prefer Cancun over Cabo San Lucas. That’s a tough question and depending on what the goal is with a Mexico vacation, we might …
Best of Santa Monica: Awesome Fun On the Pier And Great Hotels
Can you think of anything that is more Southern California than visiting the Santa Monica Pier? I don’t think we could name a single thing. Well, maybe a day in …
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 …
the Southern Oregon Coast’s Pacific Reef Hotel
Sometimes family travel is so tiring that all you want to do is check into your hotel, take off your shoes and sit on a balcony. With the door closed. …
Finding the Trinidad Head Lighthouse
When you live on the coast you get accustomed to certain maritime things. You know, like hearing fog horns, continually sweeping up sand in your house, having lighthouses in half …