Create a Travel Budget: Step by Step
What's your travel budgeting style? Do you make or commit to plans before determining the total cost? Do you save for months to make sure your travel doesn't impact your day to day lifestyle? Do you always find yourself surprised after a trip at the extra...
11 Great RV Campgrounds in Midwest
Are you searching for the perfect spot for an RV vacation? The Midwest is home to several interesting and unique campgrounds that may not be on your radar. From water access, proximity to national parks, full resort amenities or just a place to get away and relax,...
How To Help Kids Through Jet Lag: 18 Tips From a Mom
Jet Lag. If you have experienced it yourself, it may give you pause about subjecting your children to it. If you're considering a first long flight for your entire family, the unknown can be concerning. Let me reassure you that it's worth the jet lag to see new...
9 Interesting Midwest Hotels Not To Miss
Sometimes the hotel itself makes the trip extra special. This is certainly the case with the Midwest hotels in this list. Whether it's their history, their hipness or their unique offerings, each of these hotels has the ability to give your family a truly unique...
Family Reunions & Big Family Gatherings – 12 Places To Go
Are you responsible for planning your next family gathering? Maybe you just want to shake up where your family has been meeting? Or has your family outgrown the places you used to visit together? Since the majority of the travel industry is not geared toward...
Plan a California Road Trip for your Family – 10 stops
We love to visit California. There is no other state that offers such a wide variety of every category for tourists. We have spent longer stays without roadtripping, but my trips up and down the coast top my list of our times in California. You may decide which...
First Time Visit to London with Kids
Oh, London! London is the perfect destination for Americans to begin their travel in Europe. Not only because of the ease of language, but also our history is so fully intertwined. London is a cosmopolitan city with a fascinating creative history, worldwide...
Roadtrip Tips for Special Needs Family
Does the idea of getting out on the road with your family sound like the classic American experience to you? If not, what challenges stand in the way? From my experience, traveling with a child with special needs can make a road trip seem more feasible than other...
3 Unexpected Spring Midwest Destinations with Itineraries
When we think of Spring Break trips, many families might think of Mexico or Florida as a warm spot to get away. The worst part of those trips is that everyone is traveling during those times and costs reflect the demand. If you need to work for part of your...
Air Travel for Child with Autism: Step by Step
Preparing to fly with any child can cause hesitance and anxiety for parents, but when your child faces additional challenges, concerns can prevent families from even considering flying. Is it worth it to fly with your child with autism? Absolutely! Flying with your...
About Me
Hi! I’m Annie. I LOVE planning travel. My family seeks to make the world smaller through travel. My goal is for you to go on your next big adventure!