A Family Friendly Guile to Exploring Philadelphia in One Day

Philadelphia is a family-friendly destination that is perfect for a day trip. Guided tours aren’t necessary to access the city’s rich history, historical architecture, or great food. If you are short on time and have limited knowledge, use our family’s list of the top five things to do in Philadelphia as an activities guide. 1. …

A review of Valcartier winter playground

Quebec, Canada is a winter wonderland. It’s a great destination for families because of the province’s seasonal activities and holiday attractions. One of the many family-friendly places to visit in Quebec is Valcartier Vacation Village. Dubbed the Six Flags of winter, Valcartier winter playground has 35 snow slides, an indoor water park, spa, ice hotel, …

What to pack for your next family winter vacation

Boots, coats, gloves, scarves, and layers, oh my! Packing for winter travel is challenging. It requires greater planning and strategy.  Keep reading if you’re looking for a winter trip packing guide. Travelers, unfortunately, can’t take their entire closet and are therefore limited to what their suitcases can hold. One carry on luggage and a personal …

Visit Kingston, Jamaica, She’s Worth It

Kingston is nestled in between the luscious Blue Mountains on the island of Jamaica’s southeastern coast. Travelers often sidestep the capital city and local economic hub for more popular tourist destinations like Negril, Montego Bay, and Ocho Rios. Negril offers breathtaking waterfalls, Ocho Rios promises adventure and flavorful food, while Montego Bay provides first-class resorts …

A Guide to Surviving Coachella over 30

Whoop, Whoop, it’s officially the music-festival season!   Coachella Valley Music and Art’s Festival takes place in April.  Is anyone else excited? The best part of any music festival is experiencing the spirit and energy of the attendees. Coachella takes place over two weekends.  The first weekend is known for people watching and the second weekend …

All aboard!! A review of Amtrak’s Pacific Cascade

We couldn’t find many winter Amtrak Pacific Cascade reviews and needed to choose the best travel method for our short voyage from Vancouver to Seattle. Why would anyone even want to ride Amtrak’s Pacific Cascade train? There are so many questions one must ask when planning a trip. What to pack?  Where to go?  How …

Guatemala, a great vacation for families

The Unexpected beauty For my birthday, I desired a budget and family-friendly travel destination.  After a quick search on Google Flights, Guatemala popped up. Guatemala was not on my bucket list radar.  Or so I thought. My unwarranted preliminary thoughts were danger..beep…beep…danger. Is Guatemala safe? Guatemala is like many places.  Violence is present but, concentrated …