I pride myself on being a minimal packer most of the time. My goal for most trips is for everything to fit into a suitcase small enough to be approved for airline overhead bins. Whether flying or driving, I have a more enjoyable, less stressful trip when I’m not trying to juggle heavy bags or…
If the middle of the summer seems like the wrong time to plan your winter vacation, nothing could be further from the truth. While last-minute getaways are possible and sometimes fun, travelers who plan ahead usually have more options. Plus, if you’re dreaming of snow during a heatwave, planning a winter vacation will give you…
While no one should plan their vacation with the mantra of “Something is going to go very wrong” it doesn’t hurt to be prepared for scenarios you hope you never encounter. Even if your plans get derailed by injuries or accidents, being ready and knowing how you will react to situations you don’t want to…
One of the best times of the year to visit Walt Disney World is during the holiday season. The theme parks and resorts go all out for Disney World Christmas. Disney World Christmas runs from early November through the first week of January. Some fan-favorite holiday events include a special ticketed event at Magic Kingdom…
Oh, adoption questions. When your family stands out or is put together a little differently, people are going to ask questions. Maybe they’re curious. Maybe they’re nosy. Maybe they’re just trying to make polite conversation. Maybe they’re genuinely interested in you. The questions can still be annoying. Here are the top six. Since we adopted…
If you’re spending spring break – or any other time of year – on the Alabama gulf coast, here are the best spots to grab the most important meal of the day. Check out these six paces for breakfast and brunch in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. 1. Sunliner Diner 100 E. 2nd Ave., Gulf…
Gulf Shores and neighboring Orange Beach AL are known for their family-friendly white sand beaches and beach time is what most vacationers have in mind when they plan a trip to this area. However, enjoying the beach isn’t the only thing to do there. Here are eight things to do in Gulf Shores AL besides…
What’s it like to stay in a $930 per night room at Disney World – besides expensive? Here’s my full review of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Kidani Village. Is it worth the splurge? Keep reading. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Kidani Village – Worth the splurge? Animal Kingdom Lodge is one of Disney’s deluxe resorts. Disney…
If you’re excited about summer travel and you’re not a seasoned air traveler, this list of pet peeves from frequent flyers is a study on what not to do if you want to stay in the good graces of your fellow passengers. The transportation management company, Genfare, polled 2,000 Americans who fly at least twice a…
Going through the TSA line at the airport is probably not going to rate high on anyone’s list of fun things to do but getting through TSA is a necessary step to the awesome trip you’re going to take this summer. If you’re flying with liquids then you need to thoroughly understand TSA’s 3-1-1 Rule….
