Looking for the best U.S. national parks for families? There are breathtaking national parks all over the United States filled with hot springs, waterfalls, mountains, incredible wildlife, and some of the best views you could possibly imagine. With family-friendly activities like hiking, swimming, kayaking, rock climbing, and zip-lining, your next trip to one of the best national parks in the U.S. is guaranteed to be unforgettable. PRO TIP: If you’re planning to visit two or…

Experience the best of New York City’s architectural history, culture, and diverse cuisine while staying in a swanky retreat in the heart of the Big Apple. Just a short distance from Manhattan’s bustling Grand Central Station, you’ll find condo-style amenities combined with great customer service at the Club Wyndham Midtown 45 resort. Upon check-in, I was greeted by the resort staff with an apple (for the Big Apple) and a “glass” of sparkling wine from…

We made it to 2020, y’all!  It’s the beginning of a new year, which is my favorite time to dream big and think of all of the places that I’d love to visit if money and paid time off weren’t obstacles. If you need some travel inspiration, here’s a list of 20 Destinations to add to your travel list for 2020. 1.  The Islands of the Bahamas Crystal clear water, pink sand beaches, swimming pigs,…

Updated December 23, 2019 As a kid, I LOVED road trips. Being on the open road, enjoying the change of scenery, seeing new places and meeting new people excited me. But as a momma of two young children, road trips have become the stuff that nightmares are made of. Our oldest child (Aubrey, 5) is okay with any car ride that’s as long as an Avengers movie.  That’s about 3 hours, thanks to Stan Lee.…

Updated November 26, 2019 This week is slated to be the busiest travel week of the year in the US.  It’s reported that more than 55 million people are preparing to take to the road or hit the friendly skies in the next 24 hours.  If you’re flying with little ones, don’t forget that some airports have playgrounds. Here’s a list of US Airports with designated play areas and where you can find them: Baltimore/Washington…

Hundreds of melanated travel enthusiasts converged on the city of Memphis, Tennessee to attend the Second Annual Audacity Fest. The weekend conference was chock-full of panels and workshops centered around my favorite topic…TRAVEL! But the Audacity Fest isn’t your run-of-the-mill travel conference, this event was created by and for travelers of color. The Audacity Fest is an annual travel conference organized by the Nomadness Travel Tribe, a group of more than 20,000 like-minded wanderlusters of…