Ah, the holidays. A time for joy, festive lights, and… rising travel costs? If you’ve ever felt the pinch of planning a holiday getaway without blowing your budget, you’re not alone. But don’t worry—there are plenty of smart strategies to help you save big on holiday travel while still having a fabulous vacation. Read more
When it comes to family vacations, few places offer the magic and variety of a Disney vacation. Whether it’s Walt Disney World or Disneyland, the Disney parks are designed to bring joy to every generation, from grandparents to grandkids. With experiences that cater to all ages, Disney destinations are the perfect way to create memories that will last a lifetime. Read more
It’s almost time for your vacation, but there’s one little thing standing between you and your destination.
Packing.
While not the most fun part of a trip, it can also be one of the most important. Under-pack and you risk not having something you really need – and then spending vacation souvenir money on an overpriced item that you could have brought from home for free. Over-pack and you could end up paying more for luggage fees on your plane – and end up not using half the stuff you brought.
The goal here is to bring what you need and leave behind what you don’t. Here are a few tips to help you do just that. Read more
With this being Memorial Day weekend, it is a good time to point out a little known gem you may have missed at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. If you noticed the flag pole standing prominently in Town Square on Main Street USA, you may not have given it a second thought. There is a flag that has been hoisted prior to the park opening. Since the flag needs to be removed before dark, the Magic Kingdom presents a Flag Retreat ceremony every day at 5:00 pm. Read more
If you have ever thought about taking a “multi-generational” family vacation, you are not alone. Many families have discovered that spending valuable vacation time with extended family and across the generations is a wonderful way to foster closer family ties, and to create lifelong memories.
And when you combine a multi-generational trip with celebrating something special – such as a milestone birthday, anniversary, graduation, retirement – a trip with extended family is even more special!
If planning a multi-generational trip sounds like the perfect way to enjoy time with family, (it is!) then what next? Where do you start? Where should you go? Aren’t there a lot of logistics to think about? Read more