During my recent poll for blog topics on Instagram, travel and activity planning for family adventures was one of the most requested topics. Throughout the year, when I share our trips and vacations, I often get questions like, “How far in advance do you plan?” and “How do you budget for trips?” Since this post …
Family Adventures
Over the summer, we had the most incredible family trip to Costa Rica, a destination that had been on my travel bucket list for years. From the stunning beaches of Playa Conchal to the breathtaking landscapes of the Arenal Volcano area, this trip was nothing short of magical. While every part of our vacation was …
An UPDATED list of our car camping essentials, packing lists, and lots of tips for family tent camping! Camping requires a TON of work but is SO very worth it. If you’re considering a family tent camping weekend, I highly recommend starting with car camping at a campground. You can park your car right next …
We had an amazing Spring Break down in Amelia Island, Florida! This was our 5th year staying at the Omni Amelia Island resort and it was just as lovely as always. A few pics from our trip… While we did squeeze in some beach time, the pool at this resort is really fantastic and is usually …
Our family recently returned from the most perfect winter getaway at Snowshoe West Virginia Ski Resort! This was our first time visiting Snowshoe Mountain, our inaugural family ski trip, and the first time skiing for the kids and me! And we were so lucky to experience this epic adventure with our friends (who expertly planned …
We had the most wonderful Spring Break down at the Omni Amelia Island resort! This was our 4th vacation at this magical beach resort and our second year going with our good friends! This destination is just so easy for us — it’s a half-day drive (only 5.5 hours from Charlotte), offers a gorgeous beach …
Sharing some Great Wolf Lodge tips for those of you who are planning a stay at this insanely fun water park resort. Fun fact: I LOVE water parks. Like, I really love water parks. So when our family had the opportunity to partner with Great Wolf Lodge in Concord, North Carolina I almost burst with …
Over Labor Day Weekend we went tent camping at Hot Springs Campground in Hot Springs, NC with friends! I have seriously been counting down to this trip ever since I stayed up until midnight over a year ago waiting for the campsite reservations to open for LDW. I was super lucky to secure the ginormous …
The Disney Wish Cruise Ship is an amazing choice for a family vacation full of magic and fun. In this updated guide, I’m sharing everything you need to know about the ship! Whether it’s your first time cruising or you’ve been on a Disney cruise before, these tips will help you make the most of …
Last week we spent a few days down in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina! Originally we had our big family vacation scheduled for last week. The kids had been anxiously counting down to the trip and were pretty devastated when we told them we would need to reschedule it for the end of summer when …
Looking for a family friendly vacation spot this year? Try Kingsport , Tennessee! Keep reading to see why! We spent the long holiday weekend checking out a new city — Kingsport, Tennessee! I was unfamiliar with this small town located on the Holston River until Visit Kingsport invited us to come experience their city for …
For Spring Break this year, we spent a few days down in Florida at one of our favorite family beach destinations — Amelia Island! We have previously spent Caroline’s spring break at this magical Omni resort and were so excited to celebrate Thomas’s first spring break here too! This destination is just so easy for …