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It’s Complicated…Family Holiday Traditions: Home or Travel?

I love everything about the holidays — the hustle, the bustle, shopping, Christmas music, all the holiday parties. Even as a kid, I lived for holidays with the grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. There was always something deliciously comforting about the chaos and the noise of our big family holiday traditions. Flash forward a few decades, and with 5 adult children and 11 grandchildren scattered across three states, the decision of where to host our family holiday traditions – home or travel – is, well, complicated.

Get to know the Windy City and all the things to do starting at the Magnificent Mile.

6 Fun Things to Do in Chicago

Feeling adventurous? Chicago offers plenty of fun things to do, from hot air ballooning in the Windy City to ziplining through its parks. This city is also home to countless museums, aquariums, and petting zoos for children. Read on for 6 fun things to do in Chicago.

Discover more in this city with extended hotel stays in Cleveland.

Extended Hotel Stays in Cleveland, Ohio

Cleveland, Ohio, is a midwestern city with something to offer everyone who visits. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly activity, an opportunity to learn about the city’s history, or a chance to enjoy some of the best food in the country, Cleveland has it all. For those wanting to extend their visit, read our tips on extended hotel stays in Cleveland.

With so many options available, it's important to do your research to find the perfect extended stay hotels in NYC for your needs.

Choose the Right Extended Stays Hotels in NYC

New York City continuously stays at the top of travelers’ bucket lists of places to visit.  And for so many reasons, NYC is a great place to visit from Broadway shows and its nightlife, to its iconic skyscrapers including the Empire State Building, and of course, the Statute of Liberty. For those wanting to explore all that The Big Apple has to offer, it’s important to choose one of the right extended stays hotels in NYC.  Read on for our tips to make that happen!

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10 Ideas for Educational Family Travel

Where are you going on vacation this summer? Are you heading for the coast to soak up the sun and play in the waves? Or would you rather spend all day at the pool? These holidays are good to recharge the batteries, but they offer little in the way of a cultural experience. Step up your family vacation game with these 10 ideas for educational family travel.

Go ahead and get excited about your next family vacation with these simple tips to planning a peaceful family vacation

Top Tips for Organizing a Big Family Vacation

Family travel is a big thing. But it also can be complicated as everyone has their own agenda and picture the “perfect vacation” perhaps a bit differently.  Sit back, relax and get ready for the perfect getaway with these top tips for organizing a big family vacation.

On our epic road trip to New Mexico (all road trips), we always stop at the state line signs for multigenerational family photos.

Things You Might Not Think You Need (But Should Have) on a Family Road Trip

Are you a fan of family road trips?  Me too. Yet perhaps the most difficult part of the journey is making sure you’ve packed everything you might need and the delicate balance of not overpacking.  Read on for our guest author’s tips on things you might not think you need (but should have) on a family road trip.

From pre-planning to budgeting, read our tips for family vacation planning.

Simple Tips for Planning a Family Vacation of a Lifetime

When it comes to planning a family holiday, there are many things to consider. How much time do you have? What type of vacation do you want? Where should you go? These are just some of the questions that need to be answered when planning the perfect getaway. In this blog post, we will provide some simple tips for planning a family vacation that will be remembered for a lifetime!

Go ahead and get excited about your next family vacation with these simple tips to planning a peaceful family vacation

Essential Tips When Traveling With Family

Traveling with your family can be a lot of fun, but it is also important to make sure that everyone is safe and prepared. But where to start? Read on for our 13 essential tips when traveling with family.

One of the most unique luxury hotel pool features is a swim-up bar.

5 Ultimate Luxury Pool Features

One of the bonuses of traveling is hotel pools. It’s like a luxury perk in a luxury getaway, right? Read on for our 5 ultimate luxury pool features.