This post is written in partnership with Beaches Resorts and also includes affiliate links. Click here for full disclosure statement. Long-time readers may remember an alter ego I created some years ago: The Saucy Mom’s Travels. My objective was to merge my passion for travel with my affinity for finely crafted beers, spirits, and cocktails. […]
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Gulf Shores, Alabama: Thoughts from a first-timer
In late 2020, the Year of the Dumpster Fire, my family and I resolved to plan a trip for 2021. A big trip. We all needed something to look forward to. During our discussions, one destination kept coming up: Gulf Shores, Alabama. None of us had ever been, though it had been on my radar […]
A guide to traveling abroad with your children after a divorce
Written by special contributor, Eric Tress Going with your children on vacation is enjoyable, but after a divorce, it can be tricky. It’s no longer as easy as buying the tickets, packing the bags, grabbing your passports, and heading to the airport. Why is it harder to travel abroad with your kids after a divorce? […]
The healing effects of fly fishing in Idaho
My trip to Idaho, including accommodations and fly-fishing experiences, was sponsored by Visit Idaho and its partners. All words and opinions are 100% my own. Click here for full disclosure statement. They say that nature heals. The calm and quiet environment allows us the opportunity to reflect. The fresh air and closeness to natural wonders are […]
Kishauwau’s Starved Rock Area Cabins: Illinois getaway with built-in social distancing
My stay at Kishauwau’s Starved Rock Area Cabins was complimentary. All opinions are 100% my own. Click here for full disclosure statement. As the world is slowly attempting to return to pre-pandemic life, folks are starting to think about traveling again. There is still so much uncertainty, though; therefore, many people are looking to plan getaways closer to […]
Traveling With Children
The Mohicans: Luxury kid-friendly treehouse village in rural Ohio
My family’s stay in a treehouse at The Mohicans was complimentary. All opinions are 100% my own. Click here for full disclosure statement. Isn’t it every kid’s dream to have his or her own treehouse? Just a small, personal space above the rest of the world where dreams take shape? I was one of those kids. I never […]
Things to do in the Finger Lakes with kids
My Finger Lakes travel experience was sponsored by Finger Lakes Wine Country and its partners. All opinions are 100% my own. Click here for full disclosure statement. As a lifelong Midwesterner, I grew up listening to others talk about spending time “at the lake”. Friends’ families had cottages on lakes in Wisconsin and Michigan. They […]
How to prepare for a family road trip
Written by special contributor, Hayley Jennings Many people don’t exactly relish the idea of doing a family road trip since kids and cars are pretty notorious for not really mixing together. However, whether you’re looking for a cheaper way to travel or a road trip is your only option, it doesn’t always have to be a […]
