Many people are familiar with the Virginia Beach area but seldom travel south to the quieter Sandbridge Beach in Virginia. When planning our family beach trip on the East Coast of the US, we wanted a family-friendly beach with access to vacation home rentals and a manageable drive from our hometown of Pittsburgh, PA. Sandbridge, … More Planning a Family Vacation in Sandbridge, Virginia
Planning to visit Ocean City, MD? There are so many great things to do, whether you’re going on a trip with friends or an Ocean City, Maryland family vacation. After more than 20 years of vacationing in OCMD (and now with parents living there part-time) we’ve pulled together a comprehensive list of some of the … More 50+ of the Best Things to Do in Ocean City, MD
Like many families, we’ve been trying to come up with creative indoor activities at home. Since traveling to faraway destinations won’t be happening in the near future, we decided to virtually travel from home to some of our family bucket list destinations. Whether you have to stay home or not, virtual travel is a great … More 15 Family Travel Bucket List Ideas to Travel From Home
Animal Kingdom is a great Walt Disney World park for kids of all ages. I loved getting to share it with my toddler and his cousins on our recent trip in February. While many of the rides at Animal Kingdom are for older (and taller) visitors, there are still so many things to do at … More 9 Fun Things to Do at Animal Kingdom with Toddlers
From the minute we stepped into the lobby of the Grand Park Royal Cancun, I could tell it was going to live up to the luxury resort status. The slogan at Grand Park Royal is “stay grand” and we definitely felt a difference there compared to other resorts we’ve stayed at. The Grand Park Royal … More Grand Park Royal Cancun, a Luxury Resort for Families
We’re currently less than a month away from our next trip to Disney World. That means I’m starting to think about packing for Disney and purchasing anything we need in advance of our trip. With the high cost of everything at Disney, there are a number of things to buy before going to Disney World. … More The Best Things to Buy Before Going to Disney World
Mexico is an amazing place for a family getaway. From the beautiful beaches to the all-inclusive resorts and activities, there’s something for everyone. We often hear people ask where is the best place to vacation in Mexico and particularly within Quintana Roo, along Mexico’s eastern coast. Deciding between Cancun vs Cozumel (and even Riviera Maya … More All-Inclusive Vacation to Mexico: Cancun vs Cozumel
I grew up in Central Pennsylvania and frequented Hershey has a kid. Now that we live in Pittsburgh with a toddler, we’ve had a few opportunities to take weekend trips to Hershey. And along with that means more chances to try some of the best restaurants in Hershey, PA. If you read our family-friendly restaurant … More Family-Friendly Guide: Best Restaurants in Hershey, PA
After visiting the Park Royal Resorts in Cancun, I was sure that the beautiful white sand beaches of Cancun couldn’t be beat. Our time in Cozumel was a whole new experience. The Grand Park Royal Cozumel really feels like a tropical oasis. From the lush greenery surrounding the resort to the views of the Caribbean … More Review of Grand Park Royal Cozumel All-Inclusive Resort
Is Mexico safe for a family vacation? It’s a question we heard a lot from family and friends before and after our recent trip to Mexico. And truthfully, my husband, who tends to be a more cautious traveler, was asking this question the most! Before our family vacation in Cancun and Cozumel, we hadn’t been … More Mexico Travel Tips for a Safe Vacation with Family
