There is nothing wrong with spending a week beside a pool, but as my kids have gotten older, our favourite family trips have become the ones where we actually do something together. Surfing, skiing, hiking, biking, and exploring somewhere completely new give us experiences to talk about long after we get home. The good news […]
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Oahu With Teens: How I’d Plan a Hawaii Trip With Teenagers
I have been going to Hawaii for most of my life. My great-aunt lived in Oahu so it was a great reason to go visit. After my kids were born, I continued to vacation on Oahu as it was an easy vacation for preschoolers, whether it was with my (now-ex) husband or with my mom […]
5 Days in El Salvador With Teens: An Adventure-Filled Family Itinerary
El Salvador was not really on my radar for a family vacation until the opportunity came up to visit on a mom and son trip with a friend and our boys. It ended up being one of those trips that surprised me in all the best ways. For families with teens who like adventure, El […]
10 Things to do in Tampa before a Cruise (Perfect for Families)
Last week, we found ourselves in Tampa to see how much there is to do with kids before a cruise! Many cruise passengers treat Tampa as simply the place they fly into before heading straight to the ship. But after spending a few days exploring the city, we realized that that is a common mistake. […]
15 Best Trips for 15-Year-Olds (From a Mom Who Travels With a Teen)
My son just turned 15, and I’ve realized we’ve entered a completely different stage of family travel. When my boys were 7 or even 10, so much of our vacation planning revolved around keeping them happy. If they were happy, as a single mom, I was happy. It may not be how everyone operates, but […]
10 Mom and Son Vacations My Family Actually Loved
I’m a single mom and have been traveling with my two boys for more than a decade, from toddlers and preschoolers right through to traveling with teens. Together, we’ve explored destinations around the world, from Canada and the USA to New Zealand, Vietnam, Jordan, France and Costa Rica. We’ve done all-inclusive resorts and big cities, […]