Imagine my surprise when I found out that there were 125 kids on board our summer voyage with Holland America. You see, families are increasingly attracted by the level of service and amenities offered on Holland America’s mid-size luxury liner. Holland America was our first cruise, something we had always wanted to do. It is […]
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5 Mistakes to Avoid When Cruising from Vancouver to Alaska with Kids
Last summer I took my first cruise with my kids from Vancouver. We took the Holland America Koningsdam from Vancouver to Alaska on a 7-day round trip voyage. I am pretty well-traveled, and so are my kids, but cruising was totally new to us. And I think we made almost all of the first-timer mistakes. […]
Top California Souvenirs You Will Want to Shop For!
California has tons to offer from wine tasting to amusement parks, exploring the ocean, and much more. People from around the world visit California each year. Are you looking for something special to remember your California trip? Getting souvenirs is a fun way to remember your trip. When you get home, you can hang up, […]
10 Big Mistakes to Avoid when Planning a Trip to Joshua Tree National Park
If you have never been to Joshua Tree National Park you may be wondering how people could possibly blunder when planning a trip. But the truth is, first-timers never get absolutely everything right. As a first timer myself, I wanted to share everything I knew that could be helpful for anyone who is planning a […]
Don’t Miss Anacortes! Here is Why!
If you are looking for the best things to do in Anacortes, Washington you are in the right place. Anacortes is a quaint town on the I20 (about 20 minutes off the I5 in Western Washington) and physically lies on Fidalgo Island and right next to Whidby Island . Although a short bridge connects it […]
What to Pack For a Day at the Beach
Whether you are going on a beach vacation or just planning an epic beach day at a local lake we have everything covered in these beach packing lists. If you are looking for beach essentials for kids or a beach weekend packing list with some friends, read on to find out what to pack for […]