Jacksonville is Florida’s biggest city, in area and population, and was a great stop on our road trip! How could you go wrong with a place that has 22 miles of beaches and averages 270 days of sunshine per year? There is also a big-league sports scene if you are a fan. Looking for a relaxing... Continue Reading →
South Carolina, the Palmetto State, is filled with beautiful nature, vibrant cities, rich history, and Southern charm. With 180 miles of coastline on the east and hiking trails with waterfalls to the west, this is an outdoor family's ideal destination! We embarked on a southern road trip in December and had the pleasure of visiting... Continue Reading →
Have you ever wanted to surprise the kiddos with a Christmas vacation? Orlando has it all - from the happiest place on earth (eh hem Disney World) to Seaworld, LEGOLAND, Universal Studios & and so much more downtown making it an epic holiday destination. Take all those things that would normally be pretty amazing on... Continue Reading →
Oh Savannah, you are possibly the most charming southern city we have ever had the pleasure of visiting. From the enchanting southern architecture to twinkling lights and dripping spanish moss - this is the place to be during the holidays! Escape the cold weather and head south where the crowds are light and there are... Continue Reading →
Rovaniemi is what dreams are made of, literally. This charming city is the Official Hometown of Santa Claus, and it was the trip of a lifetime. If you have been thinking about a vacation here - book it! Rovaniemi is the capital of Lapland, in northern Finland. Almost totally destroyed during World War II, today... Continue Reading →
If you’re dreading your next family vacation because the idea of packing for your little tribe makes your palms sweat, let me relieve some of your anxiety! We just got back from three weeks in Scandinavia with our two children - and we packed four personal items. YUP that's it! When traveling with kids, it’s... Continue Reading →
Two weeks into our Scandinavian family vacation we were heading from Stockholm to Helsinki. Our children are great travelers, but already having been through airport security four times, we wanted a change of pace. After some research, we saw there were overnight luxury cruises on the Baltic Sea with Silja Symphony, which looked perfect for... Continue Reading →
Surrounded by seven mountains and overlooking the sea, Bergen is majestic. It comes as no surprise this storybook village was reportedly the inspiration for Anna and Elsa's home kingdom of Arendelle (you know, the Disney movie Frozen!). The city itself is very walkable, and the public transportation is easy to navigate. Bergen is a gateway to the... Continue Reading →
Ah Stockholm, truly the most child-friendly city we have ever visited. We quickly developed a love affair with this city, from the beautiful views to the endless activities available for families, we day-dreamed about moving here. There is an abundance of children's attractions and museums with activities and exhibits. Distances are short and the public transportation... Continue Reading →
