Traveling with your kids just became a little more affordable with the Every Kid in a Park pass provided by the National Park Foundation Vacations with the family can get expensive but not if you do a little planning and research. Our family loves to visit our National Parks and when I was doing… Read more »
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7 Most Annoying Passengers You Find On Cruise Ships
Let’s face it, cruising would be perfect if weren’t for all the passengers. I get that the cruising industry ultimately needs people to stay afloat, but that doesn’t mean I can’t complain about them. Why only 7? Because it’s my Cranky list and I can do what I want. 7. Mr. and Mrs. Caribbean: … Read more »
Top 5 places better than the Caribbean
If you’re an avid cruiser like myself, you’ve undoubtedly been asked this question on numerous occasions, “What was your favorite cruise, ever?” The answer to that question is easy, the one’s that weren’t in the Caribbean. That’s right, I said it. Sure, the water is a shimmering blue, the Rum Punch tastes like heaven in… Read more »
9 Reasons Why Formal Night Needs to Go
Booking.com Welcome Cruising fans! It’s time that we talk about the elephant in the room, or should I say, Penguin in the room, formal night. Since I first started cruising, the cruising industry has grown tremendously. From the size of the ships we cruise on to the amenities on board, the cruising industry has… Read more »
Vacation Ideas with Kids
Booking.com Check out some of these vacation ideas to keep the whole family entertained The school year is almost finished and it is time to start thinking about your vacation plans for Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day and all other days in between. Â Your plans should include getting to new places and turn off… Read more »
Family Cruising – Fact vs. Fiction
[podbean type=audio-rectangle resource=”episode=zrapa-6a3d3c” skin=1 auto=0 share=1 download=1 height=100 ] Booking.com It’s a debate that’s been around for decades. Â A topic that not only has the country divided, but many families and friends. Â Of course I’m talking about cruise ships. Â There’s such a rift between the “pro-cruisers” and “anti-cruisers”, that when the two sides happen to… Read more »
Growler USA Arrives in East Vancouver/Camas
Growler USA Arrives in East Vancouver/Camas as the Newest Kid-Friendly Tap House and Eatery Vancouver/Camas, Feb. 5, 2018/My Family Guide/- Deciding where to take the the family to dinner just got a little easier with the addition of Growler USA-Camas. The Family-Friendly Tap House and Eatery is having its Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting… Read more »
20 Unexpected Cost of Cruising
Booking.com Cruising can get expensive because the little things add up Cruising is a great way to see different cities and even different countries. There is something for everyone and cruising gives you the luxury of only having to unpack just once. The price on the brochure is tempting especially when the prices are affordable. … Read more »
Holiday Travel Tips
Use these holiday travel tips to make your season bright Traveling during the holidays can be stressful especially if you have children in tow. Lots of things can happen unexpectedly from weather delays, to sickness, to loss luggage. I have experienced A LOT during my travels with my family so I’m going to share some… Read more »
A 9/11 Experience – 15 Years Later
[podbean resource=”episode=f9pqy-72d977″ type=”audio-rectangle” height=”100″ skin=”1″ btn-skin=”107″ share=”1″ fonts=”Helvetica” auto=”0″ download=”1″ rtl=”0″] Today, is one year since we departed for our three-week European vacation (Sept 11, 2016). Â Our first stop was a layover in New York City and it happen to fall on the 15 year anniversary of 9/11. Â I wasn’t sure what to expect… Read more »