Travel Reviews

Personally, I love aquariums and don’t need a reason to celebrate them, but since there is a reason to visit one, we may as well make it a special visit and check out one (or more) of the very best aquariums America has to offer. Check out eight of the best aquariums in the US! …

We just returned from a cruise aboard the newly AMPLIFIED Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas. We sailed this ship back in 2017, but we loved it so much and knew they had made some changes, that we wanted to sail it again. Oasis of the Seas underwent what Royal Caribbean calls “Royal amplification” in …

When sailing on Royal Caribbean’s newly amplified Oasis of the Seas a few weeks ago, we knew we had to try their new BBQ restaurant at sea. Being barbecue lovers, we knew we had to find out if this was the real deal or not. Portside BBQ℠ serves up authentic barbecue favorites cooked low and …

Growing up in New York City, I was never deprived of fun things to do. I felt like I had the world right at my fingertips—and I did! But if you’re planning a family trip to the Big Apple, all of the options can be really overwhelming. How do you decide what to do and …

Traveling with teens can be great fun but it’s a good idea to plan out your trip to maximize your time at your destination. We recently traveled with our 2 teens and 1 tween to the Outer Banks to explore some teen-friendly activities that would be fun for the whole family. Watch our video of …

Sure, Utah offers fantastic skiing and snowboarding during the winter but we also have SO MANY great activities and fun destinations to visit during the summer, too! If you live in, or will be visiting, Utah and need some fun outing suggestions, here are 8 great places to visit this summer with the family: National …

A few weeks ago, we arrived in Wilmington, NC for Spring Break with no plans except to hit the beach. When we pulled up to our hotel and my 11 year old saw the USS North Carolina Battleship across the river from downtown Wilmington, everything changed. He immediately was mesmerized by the ship and insisted …

If you are looking for a place for the family to stay during a visit to the Outer Banks, we have one to show you that we think you’ll like. As people start traveling more, we wanted to share some great places to keep in mind when you are making your travel plans. Today, we …

Whether your favorite Disney park is closed – hello disappointment of 2020! – or you are still in the phase of “saving up”, you can 100% still enjoy the magic at home. To bring the magic home all you need is a little creativity, a few excited kids … and, of course, a sprinkle of …

Summer is here and it’s time to start thinking of fun summer activities for your kids! Where I take my son really depends on the weather. Our summers here are wicked hot so I always have to transition into summer with a fresh set of ideas! Today I’m sharing 15 fun and cheap summer activities for …

“Surrender to an age of bravery and honor and witness epic battles of steel and steed. From ringside seats, discover a feast of the eyes and appetite with more action, more fun & more excitement than ever before. As you thrill to a rousing live jousting tournament, marvel at awe-inspiring horsemanship and falconry, Medieval Times …

Now that school (such as it was) is out for many of us, we’re finding ourselves staring at the long days of summer while still at home with no playdates, and with many of our favorite summer activities—pools, theme parks, amusement parks, zoos, aquariums, museums, and even playgrounds—still closed. What’s a family to do? How …