Traverse City, Michigan, is an enticing year-round destination due to its advantageous position on the shores of Lake Michigan. But it's also incredibly delicious. For years, the lakeshore resort town has boasted a dynamic dining scene to match its status as a premier wine … [Read more...] about Where to eat and drink in Traverse City, Michigan
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Top 5 things to do in Kansas City, Kansas, for sporty and outdoorsy families
Here's one more to file under "Places that totally surprised me": Kansas City, KANSAS. No, no, not Kansas City, Missouri, or "KCMO". I'm talking about its sister (or is it cousin?), "KCK", just across the Kansas River. I was surprised by just how much there is to see and do … [Read more...] about Top 5 things to do in Kansas City, Kansas, for sporty and outdoorsy families
Why The Outer Banks of North Carolina is the ideal family beach vacation destination
I first learned of The Outer Banks (OBX) of North Carolina decades ago from a Backpacker Magazine article. I don't remember exactly what piqued my interest at that time, but it put OBX on my radar. Perhaps it was because no one I knew at home in the Midwest had been to OBX. But … [Read more...] about Why The Outer Banks of North Carolina is the ideal family beach vacation destination
Late summer family vacation to Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa in Galena, Illinois + EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT OFFER
It's hard to believe that summer break is almost over. Doesn't it seem like the kids just got out of school, like, last week? But the harsh reality is that school will be starting up again in less than a month for many families. If your family is anything like mine, you didn't … [Read more...] about Late summer family vacation to Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa in Galena, Illinois + EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT OFFER
Kinzie Hotel: Where to stay in Chicago with kids
I love when people ask me for Chicago travel advice. I mean, I've lived in the city my entire life. My family and I actually go out to experience much of what Chicago has to offer. So, I think I'm a fairly qualified person to ask for advice. The only time I feel a bit uncertain … [Read more...] about Kinzie Hotel: Where to stay in Chicago with kids
