Travel Reviews

My family and I spent the weekend of April 26 at the YMCA of the Rockies Estes Park Center, a rustic, 860-acre resort in Estes Park, Colorado. Estes Park Center, which sits 8,010 feet above sea level, is surrounded on three sides by the breathtakingly gorgeous Rocky Mountain National Park. Estes Park Center offers a …

When I headed to San Antonio this week to attend an event with Cooper Tire, I was super excited about the historical hotel we would be staying at. Located in a city rich in history, the Omni La Mansion del Rio also has quite a story of its own. While today it stands as a …

Looking for a fun, surprisingly low-cost family vacation? Washington, DC could be a great option. Full of museums, galleries, and monuments, our nation’s capital has a ton of things for people of all ages to see and do. The best part? Most of the 19 Smithsonian museums, as well as the National Zoo, are free! …

I don’t know about you but in the past when I thought about Universal Orlando’s theme parks, I immediately thought of teenagers and adults. I just assumed that it wasn’t really for kids under 10. Let me be the first to admit that I was totally wrong! We just returned from our first trip taking …

Just when you think Mardi Gras was so last month, you find out it is still going strong at Universal Orlando Studios. Last weekend we visited the theme park in the middle of their 3-month long Mardi Gras Party which we’d have to agree is the best Mardi Gras party this side of the bayou. …

Last weekend we had the opportunity to visit Universal Orlando. When we returned, I shared 12 tips for visiting Universal Orlando with young kids and today we are highlighting the hotel we stayed at. When visiting a major theme park such as Universal Orlando, I personally like to stay on property to make the visit …

We just returned from a whirlwind trip to Universal Orlando this past weekend. We were lucky enough to take the three kids (ages 3 1/2, 6 and 8) to check out the biggest Mardi Gras celebration outside of New Orleans. You might be thinking – “Mardi Gras is over” – but not at Universal Orlando, …

Oh, the joys of getting on an airplane with little ones in tow. A few months ago I had my first plane flight with my son solo. We were flying from Disney World in Orlando back home to LA and I felt like I was doomed from the beginning. My son and I were both …

We just returned from a whirlwind trip to Disney World to cover the Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. My family and I had a fabulous time and we would highly recommend going if you have a chance. Since we just spent 3 days at Disney World, we will have a few posts all about our …

I am a self proclaimed Disney expert. I’ve had a Disneyland pass most of my life and travel to Disney World in Orlando. While every group has different dynamics and therefore requires different planning, here are some things I suggest to help you have a successful trip with little ones. –Get there early. Once you …

We just returned from a whirlwind trip on the 100th Voyage of the Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas to bring you an inside look at everything this cruise has to offer families. From their partnerships with Fisher-Price and Dreamworks, to the brilliant idea of My Family Time Dining to the massive rock walls and …

When you go on a cruise, there is an enormous amount of eating. I mean eating all day long, I-would-never-consume-that-many-calories-in-one-day kind of eating. I think because the food is included in your cruise fare, people seem to associate that with free food. Since people don’t think they are “paying for it” and they can eat …