A road trip in Alaska is a beautiful way to discover a state filled with glaciers, wildlife, and outdoor adventures. It is the perfect vacation destination for family vacations because there are so many adventures you can all have together. There are a few different ways to explore Alaska. You can cruise around the waters […]

Biking Through Croatia Croatia is an amazing country and one that needs to be explored completely. You can easily drive a car all around this European destination. But I recommend choosing to ride a bike through Croatia instead. When you do, you have the opportunity to stop in many places you couldn’t with other modes […]

When the calendar flips to December, it’s time to get the tree up or menorah out, the cookies baked and ready to eat and share, plan out the holiday concert schedule, and finalize the sleeping arrangements for everyone coming home for Christmas. For many of my clients, the desire to escape all the hassle of […]

Have you ever tried Fly Fishing? Are you looking for a family vacation in Oregon? Traveling to the Umpqua River in Oregon will allow you to conquer specific challenges like fly fishing. There are even more things to do in this area though, so you can easily fill a few days for a family getaway […]

I know. It can be a hassle getting a passport, especially the first time. You’re probably thinking how nice it must have been to just pick up and go “back then.” In reality, the idea of a passport is nothing new. One of the earliest mentions of a document recording someone being under a ruler’s […]

Unless you have had your head buried in the sand for the past couple of years, you are probably aware that Ocean Cruising, with its bellyflop contests and buckets of beer, is slowly giving way to a more “civil” mode of travel –River Cruising. Most commonly thought of in Europe, on the Rhine, Danube, Seine, […]

As a family travel expert, I am passionate about creating all-inclusive national park vacations for busy families.  I have teamed up with companies that have earned top honors for creating the best national park vacations for over 25 years. Over that time, I’ve learned a few things about planning all-inclusive adventure vacations at our national […]

Top 5 Audio Book Apps For Your Next Family Vacation Are you taking a road trip or have a long flight for this year’s vacation? Use the hours on the road or in the air listening to audiobooks on your favorite subjects, or to catch up on books you haven’t had time to read. There […]

Cabbage Island has been owned by many different families since it was first purchased by Ezekiel Holbrook in 1901. When Ruth Leavitt, and her husband Donald, purchased the island back in 1948, she had a dream of offering clambakes on the island. Cabbage Island became a household name with those clambakes. The tradition of hosting […]

Best 3 Beaches Between Boston and Marblehead to Visit During Your Next Road Trip Boston is quite a busy city. That is the number one reason why so many people only spend a couple of days there exploring. The rest of their vacation time is spent exploring the little towns and villages nearby. If you […]