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I should start this by saying we're very fortunate to have close friends who own a lake house there, so we've gone here several times and lodging is free. That being said, even if that's not the case for you, I'd definitely recommend the area to any families within driving distance. It's a lovely little area with actually quite a lot to do. Looking out at Lake Chautauqua We've gone to Chautauqua in 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2024. In 2018, it was with a baby boy, a 3yo boy, and a

We've gone to many amazing places over the years, including Paris, Italy, Greece, Egypt, Barcelona, Alaska, Hawaii, numerous National Parks, etc. I've loved every trip for different reasons, and it's hard to pick a number one vacation spot. That being said, if I was forced to pick my number one spot to recommend everyone to travel with their kids, it would be this: Costa Rica Why did Costa Rica win out? Well, numerous reasons. First off, it's incredibly accessible from the US

Tips for visiting Disney at Halloween with kids (Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party)

The top Christmas trip ideas when you have kids

This is the one must-buy item for travel with younger kids!

Two week Alaskan itinerary with kids

A one-week itinerary for a family visiting Costa Rica

Here is our family's spring break week-long itinerary for Southern California including San Diego, La Jolla, Disneyland and Legoland, LA/Hollywood, Malibu, and Channel Islands National Park

Tips for what to pack when traveling with kids including links to some specific items

Put all of the small trash cans up on higher areas if you don't want your kid to play in them. Unplug the phone from the wall so they don't accidentally call someone. This also then makes a very fun toy for kids once it's unplugged. If you have a baby who is in a pack and play, I strongly suggest either putting this in the bathroom or in the closet if the closet is big enough. Don't worry- I'm not necessarily suggesting you close the door and lock the child in the closet! You

It can be extremely nerve-wracking to travel with a baby. I tend toward being a more anxious person, especially socially anxious at times, and I was terrified to ride on a plane the first time with a baby. Not for myself or my baby but for how it might impact the other passengers or what they might think of me or my baby. Maybe you're not someone who cares what other people think- great for you! But that's not me. So I did what I do best....I researched and researched and ove

We've all been there....getting excited for a trip, you finally arrive at the airport and board your plane to go to your dream destination, but then you have to go to another airport in between and wait for HOURS. It can really add to the stress and exhaustion of a trip, especially one with young kids. So what are some ways to make that time bearable? First of all, if you only have a few hours layover, it does not make any sense to leave the airport. It takes several hours to

First, I would argue that travel itself is inherently educational for everyone, especially kids. Think of the following: They learn about other cultures or hear other languages. This opens their world-view and makes them more open-minded and accepting people. They see historical places or artwork first hand, making it much more easily accessible in their memories and easier for them to understand rather than just from the classroom or a textbook. They learn how to navigate di

Hawaii trip with kids

First you started travelling without any kids. You rocked it. You could pack lightly, be spontaneous, and navigate through any situation. Then life throws a little one your way. It definitely took some changes and some flexibility. Suddenly your ability to pack everything into one carry-on looks a bit different....you're lugging through the airport a stroller, car seat, pack and play, diaper bag, carry on, and checked luggage. You're nervous about bothering people on the plan

I get it. When you close your eyes and picture a vacation, it might include laying on a remote beach somewhere, sipping adult beverages, and being stress-free. Your vision probably doesn't include chasing kids on that same beach, ordering chicken tenders or fries at a fancy and exotic restaurant, or panicking and trying to find a doctor in a foreign country because your kid is very sick. There are absolutely stresses that come with travel with kids and it's essentially just p