Anticipating a family cruise trip is exciting and feels like a long journey; the thrill comes from seeing the adventures that may happen along the way. Nevertheless, a surge of anxiety comes hand in hand with the excitement, because money is always a huge hurdle to overcome; many people think that cruising is simply unaffordable. Luckily, your family will be able to enjoy the most of the adventure with few to no threats to their budget after applying the right strategies.

Lemongrass chicken. That’s what my oldest ordered the last week at Peppermint, a Thai restaurant we went to as a family. When her dish came everyone, my husband included, couldn’t wait to try her dish–it was stunning. Thin slices of charbroiled chicken topped with veggies, a light brown sauce that was wafting citrusy scents in all directions, and on top a batch of fried, crispy spinach. I didn’t even know you could fry spinach!

With accommodation costs constantly rising, and with more and more travellers desiring the freedoms that they see their fellow adventurers enjoying, it’s hardly surprising that converted vans are gaining real traction. 

This summer, my husband and I were visiting Michigan for a wedding. We decided to visit two places that our daughter has never been to that we thought she would absolutely love: Frankenmuth…and of course, Mackinac Island! 

Boston is an outstanding and interactive destination ideal for people of all ages. From the historic sites where the patriots fought for the independence of the United States to the indoor and outdoor art collections, you can never run out of places to visit or things to do. It is a destination full of culture, history, sports, and culinary delights served in family-friendly restaurants. 

Imagine a road trip with your kids where you arrive at your destination without feeling completely frazzled! It can be done. Indeed, all you need to do is follow our tried and tested guide below. 

This is the 5th annual National Forest Week, celebrating the 193-million-acre US Forest Service (USFS) and the benefits it provides to the public, including the thousands of developed and dispersed camping opportunities nationwide. 

If you are wondering about how to create meaningful and lasting memories during trips with your kids, you are already heading in the right direction. Simply by asking the question, you are not assuming that what would be fun for you would also be fun for your offspring. 

A doctor of mine once said that when they’re young, your children follow you in your travels, but as they get older, you start to follow them.