Not everyone thinks the paranormal exists. But if your family loves to hear a good ghost story, especially around Halloween, staying at a haunted hotel can offer a unique experience. There are dozens of haunted hotels in the US. Choosing from them all can be a daunting task. I recommend considering these US haunted hotels, […]

Family vacation at Disney World? Here are 5 rules you may break! Are you typically a rule follower? If you said yes, you know how well following the rules results in amazing family vacations. However, as a travel advisor, I am known to tell my clients to break the rules when traveling on occasion. This […]

The Pacific Northwest is known for being rainy and gray almost all year long. With the sun barely shining most days, most people wonder if the area is worthy of a visit. Well, for National Washington Day, or any other day of the year, I say that a visit to Washington State is a must! […]

April showers bring May flowers, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still hit the slopes during a family ski vacation! There are a few US ski resorts that offer skiing in spring. You simply need to know which resorts are still open during these slightly warmer months of the year. You must act quickly though […]

The Wild West, rolling sand dunes, and dusty roads are three of the things that come to my mind when I think of old abandoned towns. But not every forgotten town was part of that time. Some of them were destroyed during natural disasters. Others simply ran out of resources and their economy tanked. While […]

Wyoming is a vast state filled with wide open spaces and a bright blue sky. There are plenty of cities and towns to visit in this state. A few of them will transport your family back in time, while others will give you a glimpse of the future. Your family may not find all the […]

There are tens of thousands of rivers in the United States. Some of those rivers are small, while others like the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers are massive. Many of the larger rivers in the US have made it possible for cargo containers to reach their destination via boat. And those same rivers have been used […]

Planning a family vacation is easy for some people. They simply choose one destination and return there every single year. Now, if your family loves to get out and explore while seeing new destinations, you would need to come up with a better plan. Your plan may need to include choosing popular vacation destinations and […]

Planning flights can be difficult enough with layovers, delays, and choosing the best departure and arrival destinations. Once you add in the hunger factor during your travel adventures, you may be ready for a breakdown before you actually reach your vacation destination. Yes, you can pack a few snacks in your carry-on bag. But sometimes, […]

Summer break can be fun and exciting for both kids and parents. The kids get a slightly laidback schedule since school is not in session. And parents can choose to take time off from work if they can and spend a little extra time with their kids. Of course, the best way to spend time […]