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Purple trees in California – Dancing in the purple rain

In late spring, I started noticing these purple trees popping up all around our new home in southern California. So ethereal and vibrant, I was captivated. Purple has always been my favorite color. I started taking walks simply to seek out more of these purple wonders. And eventually some meandering drives. I even got my…

Quick Itinerary Guide: Lake Tahoe, CA/NV – Summer Edition
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Quick Itinerary Guide: Lake Tahoe, CA/NV – Summer Edition

Lake Tahoe is a breathtakingly beautiful freshwater lake nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains straddling the California Nevada state line. Tahoe is a great year-round travel destination, but this guide focuses on summer or the warmer months. Below you’ll find family-friendly itinerary ideas for a trip to Lake Tahoe with (or even without) kids in…

Safe family vacation ideas for travel during COVID-19 pandemic

Safe family vacation ideas for travel during COVID-19 pandemic

How many of your family vacation plans were canceled this year? Have you moved on to your vacation backup plan B? Plan C? Travel in 2020 is going to be different than any other year, but those most determined are still going to find some way to take a family vacation during covid.  Whether you’re…

Quick Itinerary Guide: Nashville, Tennessee
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Quick Itinerary Guide: Nashville, Tennessee

Nashville is the state capital of Tennessee, commonly referred to as “Music City.” It has played an important role in the life of numerous country music artists. Regardless of whether you like country music, Nashville is still such a fun and lively place to experience. While we visited Nashville pre-kids, this itinerary guide was created with…

Quick Itinerary Guide: Minneapolis-St. Paul (Twin Cities), Minnesota
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Quick Itinerary Guide: Minneapolis-St. Paul (Twin Cities), Minnesota

Any destination can be family-friendly. Below you’ll find family-friendly itinerary suggestions for a trip to Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota. Before you dive into the guide, you may want to first read Understanding a Quick Itinerary Guide. This will provide you with details on our trip planning philosophy, why it’s a quick guide, and what resources we use to…

Places in San Francisco not to miss for the best Golden Gate Bridge views
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Places in San Francisco not to miss for the best Golden Gate Bridge views

Is there anything more synonymous with San Francisco than the Golden Gate Bridge? From TV shows, movies, postcards and more, this iconic landmark is often the first thing people think of when they picture San Francisco. Here are some of the best spots in the city not to miss for amazing views of the Golden…

Quick Itinerary Guide: Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Quick Itinerary Guide: Vancouver, BC, Canada

Vancouver lies in the Southwestern corner of Canada, in the province of British Columbia. It’s extremely ethnically diverse, and a stunning landscape of mountains, waterways, and cityscape. Vancouver is regularly ranked as one of the top places to live in the world, and it’s a perfect spot to travel with kids. Below you’ll find family-friendly…

Quick Itinerary Guide: Park City, Utah – Winter Edition
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Quick Itinerary Guide: Park City, Utah – Winter Edition

Any destination can be family-friendly. Below you’ll find family-friendly itinerary suggestions for a trip to Park City, Utah during winter. Before you dive into the guide, you may want to first read Understanding a Quick Itinerary Guide. This will provide you with details on our trip planning philosophy, why it’s a quick guide, and what resources we…

Quick Itinerary Guide: Playa del Carmen, Mexico
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Quick Itinerary Guide: Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Helping you get an easy jump-start on planning the perfect family-friendly trip to Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico. This expertly curated Quick Itinerary Guide includes things to do, see, experience and eat ready for you to add to your itinerary. Also includes top travel tips for Playa del Carmen/Riviera Maya.