Hilton Rose Hall Resort - Our Favorite Family Friendly Excursion in Jamaica

June 19, 2018 Renee Y

Take a cruise with a Western Carribean itinerary, and it's likely you'll stop in Jamaica. While some will tell you not to bother getting off the ship, we suggest you ignore the negative nancy's and experience Jamaica, after all, isn't part of the fun in cruising seeing the different places. Jamaica is one of those destinations that has so much to offer; the natural beauty of the rainforests and white-sand beaches, coupled with history and adventure, it has something for everyone.

Our favorite family-friendly way to spend a day in Jamaica is with a day pass to the Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa. Located about 20-25 minutes from both the ports at Falmouth and Montego Bay, Hilton Rose Hall is an all-inclusive resort loaded with amenities.

Family Road Trip - Route 66: Four Awesome stops in Arizona

June 1, 2018 Renee Y

Often referred to as the Mother Road U.S Route 66 is the most famous road in the United States. At its peak driving down Route 66 was the experience of a lifetime, motorists would travel some 2400 miles from Chicago, IL, to Santa Monica, California. Today the highway has been largely replaced by interstate but in some parts, Route 66 still forms the main street of small towns, and several extended sections of the original road have survived.

Traveling on Route 66 is a dream for many. While we didn't travel the entire length of the road, we were able to drive the best preserved and most atmospheric section in Arizona. The journey from Topock, AZ to Williams, AZ is about 165 miles, factor in a few fun stops and you have a great day seeing the best of Route 66.

Grand Floridian Resort & Spa : A Disney World Resort Review

May 14, 2018 Renee Y

With more than 20 official Disney resorts to choose from it can be hard to decide which one is right for your family. While all of the resorts come with major perks like free transportation and "extra magic hours" in the park, there is a lot of variety between resorts. During a recent trip to Disney World, we stayed at the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa — one of the deluxe hotel options.

While this was not our first time at the Walt Disney World resort, it was our first time staying at an official Disney resort. On previous visits we'd stayed at Shades of Green, or off-property with family, we were definitely excited to try an official Disney resort and be fully immersed in the Disney World experience.

5 Reasons You Should Visit the Grand Canyon by Train

April 18, 2018 Renee Y

With its dramatic scenery of enormous proportions, the Grand Canyon is one of the world’s most spectacular landscapes. The only one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World located in North America, more than 4 million people visit the canyon each year, making it the most visited national park in the United States. Despite the Canyon's rugged appearance it is a breathtaking and enjoyable trip for the whole family.

We opted to ditch the car and travel to the Grand Canyon by train and here is why we think you should too!

Destination Guide - Family Travel - Monterey, California

April 16, 2018 Renee Y

Monterey is a popular family vacation destination on California’s rugged central coast. Attracting tourists from around the world with the beautiful Monterey Bay and beaches, Monterey is all about the ocean. Many travel to Monterey to visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium, where visitors can view an impressive array of sea life, including stingray, jellyfish, sea otter, seals, sea lion, dolphin, and blue fin and yellow fin tuna exhibits. Nearby Cannery Row, once a bustling hub of sardine-packing factories, is now a popular strip of gift shops, seafood restaurants and bars. Monterey has much to offer, you can see why it is a favorite tourist destination, especially for families.