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Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel: our new favorite San Diego getaway

The Best Western Plus Island Palms Resort Hotel in San Diego is ideal for families. Centrally located, great pools, and delicious restaurant, it's a perfect San Diego hotel.

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Pacific Northwest Washington State

Best hotel for fitness: IHG’s EVEN Hotels for frequent travelers

Staying fit while traveling has always been important to us. We make sure that wherever we go we stay active and when available, we take advantage of hotel fitness centers…

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Caribbean

Staying at Club Med Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, an All Inclusive Review

Club Med Punta Cana is a great all-inclusive experience that's ideal for families. With fun amenities, exceptional dining and the best off-beach snorkeling we've had, see what the full experience is like.

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Florida Travel Southeastern US

Staying at the Sundial Beach Resort, Sanibel Island – REOPENED SINCE HURRICANE IAN

The Sundial Beach Resort on Sanibel Island is great for families looking for a spacious beachfront hotel on the Florida Gulf Coast. Review of the hotel, amenities and ideas for things to do on Sanibel Island.

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Southwestern US Utah

Review of the Hoodoo Moab, Curio Collection Hotel – Luxury at Arches National Park

The Hoodoo Moab Hotel is the perfect luxury property just outside Arches National Park. See what makes this resort great for families and an ideal break in the middle of the most rugged landscapes of Utah.

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National Parks Southwestern US Utah

Review of the Capitol Reef Resort Just Outside of the National Park

The Capitol Reef Resort at the edge of Capitol Reef National Park is one of the most unique properties we've seen. Located in the center of the state, this Utah glamping resort is fun with kids, or perfect for an adults-only National Park trip.

California National Parks NorCal

Review of the Evergreen Lodge at Yosemite National Park: Amazing Hetch Hetchy Stay

The Evergreen Lodge at Yosemite is ideal for exploring the quiet side of Yosemite National Park. From family cabins to rustic retreat lodging, the Evergreen Lodge has many options and is located very near Hetch Hetchy and Groveland, California.

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Florida Keys Florida Travel

Coconut Beach Resort: Quiet Waterfront Key West Hotel

The Coconut Beach Resort Key West is the ideal hotel for anyone looking for an oceanfront suite, heated pool and perfect Key West views. Details of the hotel, things to do in the Southernmost Point area, and tips for a great Key West vacation.

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Disney Travel Florida Travel Walt Disney World

Review of Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort at Walt Disney World

Disney's Coronado Springs Resort is a very different Walt Disney World Hotel. It feels unlike other Disney properties while still having the Disney touches and service. Review of Coronado Springs includes dining, transportation and more.

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Disney Travel Florida Travel Walt Disney World

Disney’s Contemporary Resort: Awesome and Trendy Hotel At Magic Kingdom

Disney's Contemporary Resort is one of the original Walt Disney World Hotels, and with its latest update, is the coolest property to stay at. See what to expect, amenities, and how to get to the Disney Parks from the Contemporary.

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Florida Keys Florida Travel Southeastern US

Review of Hawks Cay Resort in the Exact Middle of the Florida Keys

Review of Hawks Cay Resort halfway down the Florida Keys, a place you can check in and never have to leave. From vacation rentals to hotel rooms, there are a variety of accommodations and amenities.

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Florida Travel

Review of the Shelborne South Beach, Miami – Trendy and Fun on the Beach

Review of the Shelborne South Beach hotel in Miami, including things to do and dining recommendations in the Art Deco District of Miami Beach. Tips for planning a fun weekend getaway to the Shelborne on the beach.

California Disney Travel Disneyland

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel: Review and Tips for the Best Stay

Disney's Grand Californian Hotel is the closest option to Disneyland and California Adventure. This review has all the details of staying at the Grand Californian, amenities and tips for planning the best Disneyland trip.

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Florida Travel Southeastern US Universal Parks

Staying at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort: Vintage Vibes and All Fun

Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort has been our favorite for years. Providing both the best value and the most fun, Cabana Bay is our top pick at Universal Orlando Resort. See why!

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Florida Keys Florida Travel Southeastern US

The Marker Key West Resort: Fun, Tropical Hotel at the Historic Seaport

Review of the Marker Resort Hotel in Key West at the end of the Florida Keys. Get the details of this beautiful resort located in the Historic Seaport area of Key West, including rooms, dining and things to do nearby.

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Florida Keys Florida Travel Southeastern US

Review of Hotel Laureate Key West: Family Suites in the Florida Keys

Review of the Laureate Key West, an all-suites hotel. In a great location that's NOT downtown, the Laureate is perfect for families with plenty of space and hotel amenities, directly across from the turquoise waters of the Florida Keys.

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Disney Travel Hawaii Travel Tips and Plans

Review of Disney’s Aulani Resort on Oahu

Review of Disney's Aulani Resort on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. From accommodations to resort amenities and things to do near Aualni, this guide is all you need for planning a trip to Disney's Hawaiian resort.

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Disney Travel Florida Travel Southeastern US

Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground: the BEST Family Disney World Choice

Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground is the most fun and unusual accommodations at Disney World. See what to do, where to dine and camping options at Disney World.

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Disney Travel Florida Travel Southeastern US

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort: Top Pick for Value Level Resort

Review of Disney's Art of Animation Resort includes Cars, Lion King, Finding Nemo and Little Mermaid themed suites and rooms. A fun family hotel, Art of Animation is a Value Level Walt Disney World resort and is ideal for families visiting on a budget (or not).

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Disney Travel Florida Travel Southeastern US

Review of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge: It’s Pretty Magical

Staying at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge is a unique experience at Walt Disney World and one to add to your bucket list. Review of the Lodge, tips for booking, and everything you need to know about staying near Animal Kingdom.

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Pacific Northwest Washington State

Sleeping Lady Resort: the Perfect Beautiful Leavenworth Mountain Getaway

Leavenworth's Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort is the perfect getaway from Seattle. Review and details for staying at the Sleeping Lady, including things to do and best nearby sights.

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Georgia Southeastern US

King And Prince Resort: Luxury Family Escape On The Georgia Coast

The King and Prince Resort on St Simons Island is a beautiful property, family friendly and an ideal homebase for enjoying the Georgia Coast. Read this complete review and tips for having a great visit to the Golden Isles.

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Florida Travel Southeastern US

Swim With Manatees At Crystal River: A Unique Florida Wildlife Adventure

Swimming with manatees at Crystal River, Florida is a once in a lifetime adventure. One of the few places you can swim with manatees, it's unique and amazing with the family.

British Columbia Canada Travel Podcasts

Favorite Hotels In Victoria BC: Family Friendly and Unique Stays

After 8 trips to Victoria BC, we know where to stay. We review our favorite hotels in Victoria, BC, from budget friendly to top tier. We suggest some unique accommodations as well as trusted travel brands with hotels in Victoria. We have some really great recommendations!

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Pacific Northwest Washington State

Seattle Hyatt Hotels: our favorite Seattle getaways and recommendations

When we spend a weekend away in Seattle, we want it to be relaxing, fun, and convenient. We also love to do it on a budget because let’s be honest,…

Cocktails at Sunset on Rooftop of Majestic Inn Anacortes

Pacific Northwest Washington State

Staying at the Majestic Inn of Anacortes

So, if you read our article about Anacortes, you know that the town totally surprised us. We always thought of it as a town that we just had to drive…

Taylor Family Beach Day at Pacific Reef Hotel Gold Beach Southern Oregon Coast

Oregon Pacific Northwest

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.…

California NorCal Southwestern US

The Carter House Inn of Eureka, California

As we made our way through Northern California and explored the beaches and National Parks, we stayed in all kinds of hotels and lodges. When we left the Bodega Bay…

Parenting

Family Travel Tips: Mastering the Hotel Stay

Family travel is just different from business or solo travel in general and if you've never gone traveling with kids this all might seem very foreign to you, but that's okay. Let us enlighten you as to what checking into a hotel with kids is actually like and why we feel the need to share family travel tips about it.

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Pacific Northwest

The Westin Seattle and Why We Found it Lacking

We pride ourselves on giving honest and positive reviews of the hotels we visit, the parks we go to, the restaurants we dine in... but now it's time to share…