family travel

THINGS TO DO IN TEMPE WITH KIDS Tempe, Arizona is a bustling college city (home of Arizona State University), located just outside of Phoenix.  This southwestern American city offers a bevy of options for traveling families: from outdoor adventures and natural wonders to attractions of historical and cultural significance to the local Native American people. Here’s a list of fun things to do with kids in Tempe. THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS IN TEMPE:  SEA…

Planning a Travel Bucket List might seem a bit overwhelming and even macabre. But surprisingly, creating this list has had the opposite effect.  I’ve always had a list of ‘things to do before I die’ in my head.  It wasn’t until COVID that I took the time to write my bucket list out. My initial list included goals for my health, and family, the bulk of my bucket list was all about travel (surprise surprise).…

We recently spent a weekend glamping at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Resort-Camp in Williamsport, MD and it was an amazing experience that my family and I won’t soon forget. Initially we decided to cancel all travel plans for the rest of the year due to COVID. But when the folks at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park invited my family to enjoy a staycation not far from home and assured us of all of the steps they were…

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…

This summer is nothing like any other we’ve ever experienced.  With all that’s going on in the world, enjoying quality time at home with your family feels even more important nowadays.  I’ve put together a list of things to do to ensure that your kiddos have a fun and memorable summer. Here’s a list of fun activities you can do with your kids from the comfort and safety of your home. INDOORS Build a fort…

There are more spies, per capita, in Washington, DC, than any other city in the world. – Them/What They Said I’ve heard this unverifiable statement countless times since I moved to the Washington, DC area that I’m convinced, it must be true.  And as the spy capital of the world, no trip to Washington, DC would be complete without a trip to the International Spy Museum, which houses the largest collection of spy artifacts on…