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 … [Read more...] about Gulf Shores, Alabama: Thoughts from a first-timer
Travel With Children
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 … [Read more...] about A guide to traveling abroad with your children after a divorce
The perfect travel itinerary for your family from The Voyageurs Collection
This post is written in partnership with The Voyageurs Collection. Read full disclosure here. "I wish we could take a trip like that." I can't tell you how many times I've heard that, or something similar, from other parents. They often tell me they wish they could travel … [Read more...] about The perfect travel itinerary for your family from The Voyageurs Collection
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 … [Read more...] about The Mohicans: Luxury kid-friendly treehouse village in rural Ohio
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’ … [Read more...] about Things to do in the Finger Lakes with kids