Picture this: you're sitting on a beach with your family, watching the sun set over the ocean. Your kids are laughing and playing in the sand, and you're enjoying a moment of peace and contentment. This is what family vacations are all about... (Read More)

The holiday classic, Home Alone, is more than just a fun family holiday movie. It’s a cautionary tale of the stresses of holiday plane travel. A large family running through the airport, racing to make their flight, and forgetting a family member... (Read More)

A Disney trip is all fun and magic ... until someone gets a blister. Or it rains. Or ... well, you get the picture. Thankfully all it takes is a little bit of planning and a well-stocked park bag to be able to make it through even the most... (Read More)

We've picked up a few hard and fast rules throughout our travels, but one has come to supersede all others — Keep calm and CARRY-ON ONLY. Yes, we know. You have a lot of stuff. You want room to bring back souvenirs. But we firmly believe the... (Read More)

How much should you spend on a suitcase? Our answer is always going to be the same: as much as you can. That might sound like we're urging you to throw your money away, but hear us out. Quality luggage really is worth the investment, and will... (Read More)

This funny thing happens when you get home from a great trip. You start to feel a little bummed. The post-trip blues hit us all, especially when you’ve had a memorable travel experience. But after a while, the post-trip blues fade as we get caught... (Read More)

Calving glaciers, whales right under your balcony and snuggling with sled dogs? There are so many incredible memories to be made on an Alaskan cruise! We absolutely think cruising, or a land-and-cruise package, is the perfect way to visit Alaska... (Read More)

Walt Disney World offers so many choices when it comes to hotel rooms at its various resorts, and we often get asked for recommendations. While everyone has their favorite, we all agree on one thing — you should absolutely pick a Deluxe resort if... (Read More)

It's a week before your trip. Thanks to the amazing team at Creating Magic Vacations who put it together for you, you know it is going to be, well, magical. Now, how will you commemorate your adventure? Of course, you will want to think about... (Read More)

Have you heard of a bucket list? In the travel world, it’s a list of must-see places and must-do activities before you die. This term gained popularity thanks to Justin Zackham’s The Bucket List screenplay, starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan... (Read More)