Pigeon Forge, Tennessee is a small town full of big surprises. From a 150-acre theme park to a 522,000-acre national park, this popular Smoky Mountain vacation destination is sure to delight the entire family. Here are 7 Things You Must Do on a Pigeon Forge vacation. If you just looked at a map, you might imagine Pigeon Forge, with its population of 6,000, to be a sleepy East Tennessee town that tourists merely pass through on their way to nearby Smoky Mountain adventures. But, a quick visit to the My Pigeon Forge Facebook page is an easy way ..read more

This summer, we spent a few weeks with family in Illinois. Since we were so close, we just had to pop up to Chicago for a few days. We quickly fell in love with this great city, as it is filled with so many great museums, free parks, and delicious food. We found it to be a great city to take the entire family. Here is your itinerary for 3 Days in Chicago with Kids. Little known fact – We spent the first 3 years of our marriage in Central Illinois. And in those 3 years, ask me how many times I visited Chicago? Would you be surprised if I said only once? And that was for a shopping trip in the ..read more

Treat your family to a magical vacation in New Mexico—the Land of Enchantment—at Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa, a Native American-owned resort overlooking the Sandia Mountains. Located just north of Albuquerque on 550 acres of the Santa Ana Pueblo, Hyatt Regency Tamaya is the perfect destination for families seeking a luxury experience in a rustic setting. Hyatt Regency Tamaya is owned by the Tamaya people and their rich cultural Native American history is evident throughout the property. From the faint sounds of traditional flute music in the lobby to the outdoor huruna ovens baking ..read more

Earlier this month, Royal Caribbean International’s Symphony of the Seas bid Europe adieu and set sail for her new, permanent home in Miami, Florida. Lucky us! American families can now enjoy seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries aboard this incredible ship, which was recently featured on TIME magazine’s “World’s Greatest Places” list. Truly, Symphony of the Seas boasts next level entertainment and experiences that make for an unforgettable family vacation. Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas If there is one thing my family can agree on, it’s that we love cruising. Over the ..read more

Wanting one last getaway before summer was over, we flew to Atlanta, Georgia for 3 days of fast-paced fun.  From Football to LEGOs to Coca-Cola, Atlanta is full of tons of fun thins to do with kids. Here is your itinerary for 3 Days in Atlanta with Kids. Last summer on our Austin 2 Boston road trip, we had one day to spend in Atlanta.  We crammed a lot into that one day but it left us wanting more.  Luckily, we had the chance to come back to this very kid-friendly city for a long weekend and really get to explore Atlanta more. Quite honestly, there is s ..read more

New Orleans is a FUN city.  Like really fun….for adults.  So when I added New Orleans to our Austin2Boston road trip this summer, I had many people question what there was to do with kids there. What’s a travel blogger to do when faced with that question?? Make sure they find all the FUN stuff to do in that great city! With only one day to discover New Orleans, we found more than enough to do.  Here’s some of the fun things we enjoyed and would recommend you try with your family: 7 Things to Do in New Orleans with Kids French Quartour Kids Tour The best way to learn the h ..read more

Hey Texan Friends! We found the perfect place to escape the summer heat!  Take your family to Colorado Springs, Colorado for a few days. We quickly fell in love with this great city, as it is filled with so many great outdoor adventures. We had so much fun there recently. Here is your itinerary for 3 Days in Colorado Springs with Kids. This past Spring Break, the kids wanted to go to Colorado.  And these Texas teens were insistent that we road trip to Colorado.  All of my kids had been to Colorado before to ski and the last thing I wanted to do for Spring Break was to figh ..read more

On a recent trip to Central Florida, we stayed two nights at the new LEGOLAND Beach Retreat.  Recently opened, this new addition to the LEGOLAND Florida family is every 8-year old’s dream come true –  sleeping in a LEGO house!  Here are 7 Reasons the LEGOLAND Beach Retreat is AWESOME. Both of my boys grew up loving LEGOs. They have always been a big part of our lives, from the movies to the video games, to finding LEGO bricks all over the house.  For years, my youngest son who is 8 has been asking to visit LEGOLAND Florida resort – and we felt that ..read more

Last season, we took a 5 day ski trip at Keystone Resort with the family. We tried as much as we could while we were there – skiing, ice skating, tubing and more. Here’s everything you need to know about a ski trip to Keystone Resort – the Ultimate Guide to Keystone Resort with Kids. These Texans love to ski.  It’s a shame we like living in Texas so much, or we would be in Colorado in a heartbeat.  It’s no wonder that every fall we start planning our annual ski trip, book the flights and then count down the days until we hit the slopes. While in Keystone Resort a few years ago for a ..read more

Norway in a Nutshell is a customizable travel plan that takes visitors on an unforgettable tour of Norway’s verdant mountain terrain, through fjords and past more waterfalls than you can count. Tailor your itinerary online, then hop aboard to enjoy breathtaking Scandinavian scenery by train, bus, and boat! My best friend and I recently visited Norway for the first time, flying in and out of the quaint coastal town of Bergen, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With only one week to explore the entire country, we were searching for sightseeing solutions that would take us all the way to Oslo, by way ..read more