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
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
Have you ever been to an all inclusive resort and felt like you could be anywhere in the world because they all start to feel the same? That was my impression before our recent trip to the Park Royal Golden Resort in Cancun, Mexico. Not only does Park Royal embrace the Mexican culture to create … More Park Royal Golden: A Family Friendly Resort in Cancun
Have a long layover in London with kids (or without) and not sure how to spend your time? If you’re flying out of the Heathrow Airport, we have you covered! After our recent one week road trip in Northern Ireland, we opted for an overnight layover in London prior to heading home. We did a … More Guide to Spending a Long Layover in London with Kids
Our first trip to Dublin was 5 years ago, prior to having all of the responsibility that goes with traveling with a toddler. We went to Dublin to watch Penn State, our alma mater, play the Croke Park Classic and took advantage of being in Europe to travel through Italy after. (Because… when in Ireland??) … More 2 Itineraries for 48 Hours in Dublin: With Kids & Without
There’s something extra magical about Disney and the rest of Orlando at Christmas time. Between the lights and decorations, the festivities and the warm weather, Christmas in Orlando has quickly become our favorite time of year. Two of our favorite places to visit during the holidays in Orlando include Magic Kingdom and Disney Springs. If … More 5 Awesome Things to Do at Christmas in Orlando
Northern Ireland is one of those places that reminded me just how beautiful the world is, how nice strangers can be, and that sometimes the journey isn’t easy but the destination is so worth it. Our Northern Ireland road trip seemed to start out as a comedy of errors. From our 5-day house rental being … More One Week in Northern Ireland Road Trip Itinerary
