March 13, 2013
The kids are finally old enough for a real vacation. Although riding Disney’s “It’s a Small World” and “Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride” is thrilling (the kids have so much fun), it’s not exactly your idea of getting away. Sometimes it’s more work for you than actually going to the office. Thankfully cruise ships have taken ...
February 24, 2013
Basking in the sun on pristine beaches, among lush vegetation, along the crystal-clear, diamond-sparkling sea describes a typical day in the tropical paradise of Maui. In addition to relaxation and sun bathing, the island offers plenty of other activities for young families. Planning to celebrate a Hawaiian birthday vacation? Take a break from shopping for ...
January 10, 2013
Mobile technology and its subsequent and scalable apps continue to revolutionize every aspect of life, travel included. With so much to see and so little time, these following travel apps help with everything from tracking down wayward Wi-Fi to uncovering the hidden gems of foreign countries. Families with kids in tow and tech-savvy travelers, take ...
August 6, 2012
Palm Desert, California is a very popular destination for snowbirds looking to escape the cold weather during the winter months. With hundreds of golf courses within minutes driving time, a wide range of accommodations from budget motels to five star resorts, plentiful recreational attractions, abundant shopping and dining, and stunning natural beauty, this desert oasis ...
July 31, 2012
Ocean and view of the Palos Verdes Penninsula from the Terranea Resort Located on the breathtaking Pacific Ocean cliffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula lies the idyllic Terranea Resort and Golf Course. This Mediterranean style resort is perched along the Rancho Palos Verdes coast on over 100 acres of unobstructed views of the ocean and ...
April 16, 2012
In December of 2011, my wife and I took our two young kids to the Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert in Rancho Mirage, California. We were staying at the Marriott Desert Springs Villas in Palm Desert for a much needed getaway just two weeks before Christmas. We were told by a friend that the ...
September 11, 2010
The AdventurePlex at Marine in Manhattan Beach California is where we took our 11 month old son Christian this afternoon for some family fun! The address is 1701 Marine Ave. Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, only about 10 minutes away from our house in Redondo Beach. We arrived at 2pm this afternoon and enrolled our son ...
September 10, 2010
I just played Frisbee golf here at Polliwog Park in Manhattan Beach California. It’s a giant park spanning about 18 acres, and it’s located right off of Manhattan Beach Blvd next door to the Manhattan Beach Middle School. I parked at the school, but there was also plenty of parking on the street. Fridays I usually play hookie from work ...
September 9, 2010
Looking for an all inclusive family vacation in Mexico that’s off the beaten path? How about the exotic all inclusive Karmina Palace Resort in Manzanillo, between Puerto Vallarta and Zihuatanejo? This Pacific Ocean gem is where our family of 12 spent a 5 day vacation in late September of 2004. I was there with my ...
September 7, 2010
Last month I found out through my mother that Joe and Amy (my aunt and uncle), were about to embark on an extravagant 7 day trip to Alaska. We were on the phone when she mentioned it, and I was absolutely intrigued! A good friend of mine went there on a fishing expedition just over ...
