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Review of the Westin Anaheim Resort Located By Disneyland

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For my son's 16th birthday, I offered him the opportunity to choose a quick getaway with me - either to Walt Disney World or Disneyland. Because he hadn't yet visited Disneyland Resort, he chose a Southern California short vacation. We made some last-minute arrangements and planned a four-day vacation to Anaheim. Because of the last-minute […]

5 Places to Visit on the Florida Gulf Coast With Kids

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Growing up in New England, I always loved visiting Florida for family vacations. It’s a pretty quick flight, and many Florida cities have direct airline service from Boston and Providence. Florida is also home to many wonderful destinations, beaches, and attractions. It’s also typically sunny and warm - a nice contrast to the winter weather […]

Visiting Old Port in Portland, Maine

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Portland, Maine is an eclectic, artsy, and quaint seaside town that is great for families to visit. The Old Port district within Portland, located right by the waterfront, is one of the several historic districts in the town. While I also love exploring the Arts District, the Old Port area of Downtown Portland Maine is […]

Marco Beach Ocean Resort Review

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This past January, when I was researching hotels in the Fort Myers area for our spring break family vacation, I came upon the Marco Beach Ocean Resort.  It had fabulous reviews on TripAdvisor, but I couldn't find any information about how kid-friendly it is.  I sent a quick inquiry to the hotel and was assured […]

Review of the Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa

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I'd been to Clearwater Beach for a day trip several years ago and was so impressed by the sugar sand, beautiful water, and fun atmosphere. This past year for spring break, we decided to return for a longer vacation right on the beach. We stayed at the Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa, a family-friendly […]