Tips for road trips with kids during the holidays It’s hard to believe that the holidays are just around the corner. Many of us will be hitting the road to visit family and friends. I wish my kids were…
What are the best trips in the U.S. for kids under 10 that aren’t Disney Parks? Whether your family loves museums, zoos, interactive experiences, or the beach, any of these locations will keep them excited, entertained and engaged with…
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial Spencer County, Indiana (the South Central part of the state) is home to some important and interesting Abraham Lincoln boyhood sites to visit – and makes a perfect fall weekend with the trees turning a…
I have been to Holiday World with kids a few times (and its predecessor Santa Claus Land when I was a kid a thousand years ago), and have always had fun. I used to take my niece and nephew…
Canada International Destinations
“Land of Anne” – The sites of Anne of Green Gables with kids on Prince Edward Island
Have you ever visited somewhere because you read about it in a book? We visited the “Land of Anne” – sites of Anne of Green Gables with kids during our Canadian Maritimes road trip. “You never know what peace…
Guest post by Nick LeRoy I love history. I drive my family crazy because I always want to read every historical marker we pass, and I read every word on placards when we tour a museum. Even better is…
Tips and Tricks to Family Travel USA
How to visit a National Park with kids – when one of them doesn’t like to hike
Exploring National Parks with a kid who doesn’t like to hike When we had the chance to extend our summer vacation by one day to see Acadia National Park, we did it in a heartbeat, but when one kid…
Tips and Tricks to Family Travel
Mom and Amazing Race 31 Winner Christie Woods shares her family travel insights
Amazing Race 31 Winner Christie Woods is a mom and avid traveler. She believes that journeying as a family “brings us closer together and allows us to know each other in a deeper way.” Who better to ask for…
Canada Canadian Crossings International Destinations
Canadian Maritimes road trip with kids – our 7-day itinerary
A Canadian Maritimes road trip with kids was the best way to see the beautiful and less traveled provinces of New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia. There are so many things to do and see that seven…
Canada Canadian Crossings International Destinations
A trip to the Canadian Maritimes with kids – perfect for first-time experiences
Canada is by far one of my favorite destinations. Much like the U.S., there’s great diversity in the landscape, cities and towns, and things to do; it’s relatively inexpensive; and it’s not overcrowded (yet). Prince Edward Island has been…