Kid friendly ratings, critiques, and praises.
September 6, 2010
It would be easy to dismiss Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia as just another roadside attraction. Seemingly plopped down in the middle of a tourist area with a Ripley’s Museum on one side and a Busch Gardens on the other, Colonial Williamsburg could seem like yet another way to part you from your money. But those who ...
September 4, 2010
In October 2002, we spent a glorious 5 days in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. This was the first time we avoided hotels and opted for renting a luxury home with a staff that included butler and chef services. Our daughter, and only child at the time, was 7 months. We traveled and stayed with my parents, ...
September 4, 2010
My family and I feel very fortunate to live in the vacation paradise known as Southern California. Famous beaches, movie stars, incredible restaurants, unbeatable weather–what’s not to love? Everyone wants to visit us. And I know that every time I get a visit from family, friends, or other out-of-towners, I will be headed for another ...
August 25, 2010
Day 5 of our Arizona Grand Resort vacation On Wednesday August 25th, our family decided to spend a couple of hours just before lunch at the Arizona Museum of Natural History. We had been staying at the Arizona Grand Resort in Phoenix since Saturday, and this was our final full day of vacation. My sister, her ...
August 23, 2010
Day 3 of our Arizona Grand Resort vacation On Monday August 23rd, my family was enjoying the third day of our family vacation at the Arizona Grand Resort. Our 10 month old son Christian was adjusting quite well to his new home away from home. He was in discovery mode, where everything that could be grabbed ...
August 22, 2010
Day 2 of our family vacation at the Arizona Grand Resort We had a surprisingly restful night sleep here at the Arizona Grand Resort in Phoenix. Today is Sunday August 22nd and I’m in the living room of our Villa reflecting on what has turned out to be a great start to a fun filled ...
August 21, 2010
Day 1 of our Arizona Grand Resort vacation It’s August 21st and we’ve kicked off our next family vacation just 1 week after returning from Hawaii. Our new destination? The Arizona Grand Resort in Phoenix! My brother-in-law Todd is the motivating force behind this new excursion. He came through with this great vacation spot after ...
August 18, 2010
Honeymooners and adventurers do not hold a monopoly on vacationing in Rome. The “Eternal City” also holds a vast number of family friendly activities. When our vacation was still in the planning stages, I tasked my kids to research places they would want to visit while in Rome. I was proud of their efforts and ...
August 17, 2010
When planning a family adventure, emphasize “family” by getting your kids’ input. You might be surprised that your kids can actually contribute a great deal and make the process of planning and preparing easier especially, if you are like me—a single parent! Last January, while packing away the Christmas decorations, I brought up the topic, ...
August 12, 2010
Maui Wedding Vacation in Lahaina – Day 5 It’s Thursday August 12th, and we are on Day 5 of our Hawaiian vacation at the Maui Royal Lahaina Resort. Our 10 month old son Christian woke up crying this morning at around 3:15am. We were really hoping that he would sleep through the night, but the ...