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8 Absolutely Essential Disney World Tips for First Timers

04/14/2025 by Jodi Grundig Leave a Comment

A Disney vacation is often a splurge, and if you are planning a family vacation to Walt Disney World, there are some things you need to know. While I have many in-depth tips on this site, it can be overwhelming for Disney World first-timers. To make it easier for first-time visitors to Walt Disney World, […]

Day Use Hotels for Layovers: How to Book a Room During Flight Delays

04/13/2025 by Jodi Grundig 3 Comments

Exhaustion. Frustration. Those were my emotions as I wiped the sleep from my eyes and learned that my flight from San Diego to Boston had been canceled. Luckily, a few minutes later, I learned about day-stay hotels and turned my bad luck into a beautiful day. When I woke up that morning, the weather in […]

Review of the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport

04/07/2025 by Jodi Grundig Leave a Comment

In recent years, the Seaport area of Boston has grown from mostly parking lots to a bustling, modern waterfront neighborhood filled with restaurants, shops, and activities. The Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, located right in the heart of the Seaport District in Boston, Massachusetts, offers a fantastic place to stay, along with world-class amenities […]

Magic Kingdom Rides for Toddlers (11+ Magical Options)

04/05/2025 by Jodi Grundig Leave a Comment

We first visited Walt Disney World with my kids when they were 11 months and 2 years old. It was challenging to travel with them, but Walt Disney World made it so easy. Of all of the theme parks at Walt Disney World, I feel that the Magic Kingdom is the best theme park for […]

17+ of The Best Beaches in New England

04/03/2025 by Jodi Grundig Leave a Comment

The New England states may be small, but they boast plenty of coastline and great beaches. I enjoy visiting these sandy beaches for the day or as part of a longer vacation. Although I love the beach, I usually plan for just one or two beach days during a New England vacation, with more activities […]

28+ Family Summer Vacation Destinations and Travel Ideas

04/01/2025 by Jodi Grundig

When you are the parent of teenagers, it becomes more and more challenging to travel with kids. Gone are the car seats, and the need for so many baby supplies to carry. It would seem, on the surface, to be so much easier to travel with teens. While the travel itself is easier, actually finding […]