Boston is the bastion of American history and where many visitors come looking to learn more about the historical events that led up to the American Revolutionary War. Many will walk the 2.5-mile Freedom Trail, but a fun and interactive way to soak up the pre-Revolutionary history is with a Boston Tea Party Museum tour. One of the attractions on the Boston waterfront, the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum takes a close look at the historical event that led to the American Revolution. Boston is steeped in history, as the Harbor once was with tea, but only the Boston Tea Party Museum offers an i ..read more

Finding an all-inclusive resort with good food, luxurious accommodations, and activities that will satisfy everyone is no easy feat, even with the wealth of options in the Riviera Maya, Cancun, and Playa del Carmen areas. We hit the jackpot with the Grand Velas resort. But read our whole Grand Velas Riviera Maya review to see if it would be right for you! We visited the Grand Velas Riviera Maya during a March spring break with our extended family of fourteen people, ranging from tweens to seniors. Our last multi-gen family trip to the Four Seasons in Costa Rica was a huge success, but this tim ..read more

We have all learned about General George Washington in school and the harsh winter Washington’s army spent encamped in the Valley Forge area during the American Revolution. I had this fuzzy recollection of Valley Forge park as a place where Washington and his soldiers wintered in tents, dying of cold and starvation before crossing the Delaware River on Christmas Day to surprise the Redcoats in Trenton, New Jersey. BUZZZZZ! Nope. Wrong. That’s the cool thing about visiting Valley Forge with kids (or as an adult) — you learn the true history. On our visit to Valley Forge National Historical Park ..read more

Visiting the theme parks in Orlando can be expensive enough, but when you add in the cost of staying on property to get those special guest perks, the prices can get truly insane. Luckily, Universal Orlando has an affordable and family-friendly option in the Cabana Bay Beach Resort that has enough amenities and privileges to make it worth the price. But before you book, read this Cabana Bay Beach Resort review and make sure it is right for you! I’ll break down the rooms, the pools, the dining, the entertainment, and the on-site perks when staying at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort. The fir ..read more

Charlottesville is a charming college town that is steeped in history and located just a short drive away from award-winning vineyards, the beautiful Shenandoah National Park, and Blue Ridge Parkway. If you only have a few days to spend, there are some important things to do in Charlottesville that you really shouldn’t miss — and I’ll tell you all about them! About Charlottesville, VA But first, let’s learn a little about Charlottesville and why you should visit. Charlottesville is a small city located in central Virginia, 2.25 hours southwest of Washington D.C. and one-hour northwest of Richm ..read more

Want the inside scoop on what it is like to stay in a KOA Deluxe cabin? Wondering where to go camping in the greater Mystic, Connecticut area near Rhode Island beaches, Foxwoods Resort, and the Mohegan Sun casino? Read our KOA Mystic review to get the inside scoop on the camping cabins and the KOA Mystic Holiday campground in North Stonington. We aren’t an RV family and as much as I love glamping, my previous tent camping experience is limited to a couple of music festivals with my teen youth group and the occasional night in a tent with my brothers and sister in the backyard. Whenever I hear ..read more

The Kalahari Resort in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania is the best waterpark hotel that we have visited. If you are considering a stay, read on for our full Kalahari Poconos review! Walking into the Kalahari Resort and waterpark in the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania is a bit like stepping into an African-themed Disney hotel, or a gigantic version of the Rainforest Cafe. I kept waiting for the animals scattered throughout the massive lobby to come to life (but they don’t.) In this ultimate theme resort for families, they don’t miss an opportunity to carry forward the African theme, or a ..read more

I have a fondness for midwestern cities such as Wichita, Madison, and Milwaukee and it all started with my visit to Kansas City, Missouri. Located in the Heart of America, this city that is known for jazz, sports, and amazing barbecue is also adorned with 200 fountains, world-class museums, fun entertainment districts, and a stunning performing arts center. As the 36th largest city in the United States, I assumed there would be some family-friendly attractions, but I was surprised to see some special and truly unique things to do in Kansas City with kids too. When I first visited Kansas City ..read more

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia squats at the confluence of the mighty Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers, and also at the intersection of both history and adventure. That strategic location is the reason Harpers Ferry exists, why it has played such an important role in history, and what makes a good reason to visit Harpers Ferry with kids. About Harpers Ferry, WV In Colonial Days, settlers recognized the power of these rivers and established mills and industry in Harpers Ferry, which was named after Robert Harper and his ferry across the Potomac. After becoming President, George Washington, who had v ..read more

We were warned that November was the beginning of the rainy season in Vancouver, but circumstances aligned to make it an ideal time for us to visit. We needed to use an Air Canada credit by the end of the year, Hannah had a four-day weekend from school, and Glenn was spending most of the fall on the West Coast for business anyway. So we rolled the dice and hoped that the West Coast’s dry spell would last just a little bit longer. Unfortunately, our gamble didn’t pay off and we were blessed with two full days of pouring rain. But we didn’t travel across the country to stay in the hotel, as cozy ..read more