Spring Break has come and gone but the memories of a fabulous trip remain.  I’ll be honest, we didn’t intend to stay here but are so very thankful we did!  Driving to Florida with no reservation, we booked the Renaissance for its fabulous rate, not knowing what we were going to get…

Upon arrival (at 3am- yikes) the staff was extremely friendly and helped get our exhausted family up to the room quickly. …

For a few days over Spring Break this year, I packed up the kids and drove them north to soak in some sightseeing, shopping, tasty food and even a little history in Boston, Massachusetts.  It’s a very walkable city and my 9 and 12-year-old did fine on foot all day, but there is no way we would have been able to cover the ground we did if the 5-year-old wasn’t cruising in her chariot for some of it.…

Are you planning a family beach getaway this summer? Sunscreen, sunglasses, and sunhats are a given, but we found a few other things that are packable and practical for your next fun in the sun family getaway.  From the best beach chair to keeping your phone water-tight, we’ve got you covered.…

If you are planning an upcoming trip to Chicago, check out our roundup of some our favorite highlights in the windy city.

If you’re traveling with kiddos, we highly recommend the Omni Chicago Hotel.

Photo courtesy of www.omnihotels.com

It’s an all-suite hotel located on Michigan Avenue in the heart of downtown Chicago.   …

On a recent weekend  between Thanksgiving and Christmas we decided to take a quick family getaway to…well…”get away” from the current holiday chaos.  Our schedules had become so full of events, parties, gatherings, and to-do items, that it was time to slow down and enjoy a little simple family fun time. …