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Family Friendly Cities in France: 15 of the Best Destinations
When considering France for your next family vacation, the first thing that may come to mind is Paris with the famous Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, and Notre-Dame. But don’t stop there! There are plenty of family friendly cities in France that are full of great beaches, majestic castles, cobblestone streets, markets, parks, stunning architecture, and […]
West Coast Girls’ Trip Ideas: 15 Weekend Trips in the Western US For the Mom Who Needs a Getaway!
In previous posts, we established the importance of a mom break and explored various destination choices on the East Coast USA and Europe. Now we will dive into the great destination options for a West coast girls’ trip for the mom looking for a weekend getaway and chance to pamper and recharge herself for the […]
A Family Friendly Journey Along Route 66
The Mother Road, the Main Street of America, the Will Rogers Highway, but most commonly called Route 66 is one of America’s most famous and popular road trip routes. Extending from Chicago, IL in the Midwest to California in the West, historic Route 66 passed through many small towns, past neon signs, cafes, and quirky […]
Everything You Need to Know When Visiting Coney Island With Kids
Known as the concrete jungle, New York City is thought of as a place of skyscrapers, busy streets, culture, glowing lights, and lots of opportunity! Less often when thinking about New York City do people think of amusement rides, fair food, beaches, sandcastles, and sun bathing. But truth be told, you can find all of […]
Travel Books to Inspire Wanderlust In Kids
Reading is a way for anyone to open up their minds, enter diverse worlds that we can only imagine, and take us to places we can only dream of going. For kids, reading is one way of learning about the world that surrounds us, connecting them to what’s going on around them, and training them […]
Hermit’s Rest Route With Kids (The Grand Canyon)
The Grand Canyon is undeniably one of the great natural wonders of the world. The canyon spans over 227 miles and is 6,000 ft. deep. Visiting the Grand Canyon with kids can either be very challenging or very rewarding (or perhaps both!) depending on how much planning you do and what parts you decide to […]
Capitol Reef National Park with Kids: A Complete Guide
Utah is known for it’s national parks, with Bryce Canyon, Arches, Canyonlands, and Zion National Park being the most popular. Utah’s fifth and lesser known national park-Capitol Reef National Park, is one that should not be overlooked. Fewer crowds and plentiful hiking options makes visiting Capitol Reef National Park with kids a great family getaway! […]
An Other Worldly Experience: Meteor Crater National Landmark (Winslow, AZ)
Meteor Crater National Landmark, also known as the Barringer Crater, sits in northern Arizona, a remote location a short distance outside of Winslow, AZ. Created by impact with a meteorite over 50,000 years ago, the crater sits today almost exactly as it was created and is known as the world’s best preserved meteor site. The […]
All Aboard: The Royal Gorge Railroad
The Gorge The Royal Gorge is a canyon along the Arkansas River and the Rocky Mountains just west of Cañon City, Colorado. The Royal Gorge is made up of a mixture of igneous granites and metamorphic schist, gneiss and quartzite. The Royal Gorge was formed over a period of millions of years as the Arkansas […]
Spring Hunting in Historic Manitou Springs, Colorado
A Self-Guided Tour Through Manitou Spring’s 8 Mineral Springs Manitou Springs is a historic small resort city located just outside of the larger Colorado Springs that attracts visitors from around the world for its mineral springs said to hold healing powers and the natural beauty that surrounds the area, including Pike’s Peak, Garden of the […]
Cañon City with Kids: 10 Things to Do!
Cañon City is a historic city in Fremont County, Colorado. The city dates back to 1858 during the Pike’s Peak Gold Rush. Today Cañon City is alive and well. The city has a reputation for it’s outdoor activities and visiting Cañon City with kids is the perfect way to get some adventure in on your […]
Mom’s Weekend Getaway: The Best Choices in Europe
When you think about a weekend escape with your girlfriends you may think about spas, white sandy beaches, shopping, a mouth watering meal, sightseeing, or even an adventurous excursion. As guilty as we may feel as parents for leaving our children behind, sometimes a break is necessary! No matter what you’re looking for in your […]
East Coast Girls’ Trip Ideas: 15 Weekend Trips in the Eastern US For the Mom Who Needs a Getaway!
Parenting is a wonderful journey of ups and downs, ins and outs, pure happiness and burnout! We love our children, and those who also love to travel know how great, albeit stressful, traveling with kids can be. There is nothing like watching your child marvel over the grand canyon, take off in that airplane for […]
Hiking With Kids: Tips For Making It a Success!
Having a child is no reason to eliminate hiking off the list of family vacation ideas! It may mean changing things up a little bit and not expecting to be able to make it up the mountain as quickly or opting for a shorter, flatter hike, but it does not make hiking an impossibility! Hiking […]
The Best Parks in NYC (For Families)
New York City is commonly known as the concrete jungle, but as you may or may not know there are plenty of green spaces around the five boroughs for you and the family to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city streets and enjoy some tranquility. Dive in to some of the best […]
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About Me
I’m Melissa, but you can call me Missy. I continuously crave a new adventure and love sharing those adventures with you! My sidekick is my 5 year old daughter. Together we are conquering the world, one city at a time! Find family travel tips and guides that will help you plan your next adventure!
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