Croatia Family Itinerary Part 2
If you haven't already read the first half of my Croatian Southern Dalmatian Coast itinerary, check it out here. This itinerary included three primary destinations and some stops along the way. When I left off in Part One, we were on the island of Hvar in an...
Croatia Family Trip Itinerary with Links to Follow
Perhaps you share similarities with our family in that you have traveled a bit in Europe. You've checked off a few top tourist's sites and are ready to see what's beyond the most popular destinations. Croatia has been gaining popularity for many years (especially in...
Write a Letter to take Kids Out of School on Vacation
If you have a school age child, you have likely stressed about the idea of taking your child out of school for vacation. No one wants to undermine the value of kids being in school consistently or what a disruption can mean for a child who is struggling in school. ...
Iowa City: Things to do with Kids (Including Free Ideas)
Having grown up just ninety minutes from Iowa City, I had no idea what a special gem was in close proximity. It wasn't until my teens that I visited for the first time and eventually led to spending my college years in this Eastern Iowa community. Every time we...
17 Gulf Shores Orange Beach Family Friendly Restaurants
We were lucky enough to spend five weeks in Gulf Shores this year and I spent a lot of that time discovering which restaurants were truly family friendly and, of course, delicious. That's why I'm bringing SEVENTEEN restaurants you could include in your itinerary. ...
9 Ice Cream Shops in Gulf Shores/Orange Beach to Visit
For our family the beach and ice cream go hand in hand. Spending days in the sand whether in the low season or on the hottest days of the summer can only be made better by sampling a delicious cold treat. While spending five weeks in Gulf Shores earlier this year,...
6 Great Small Campers for Families of 5
There is no denying that RVs have increased in popularity since 2020 had us all rethinking what travel would mean for the future. Jumping into a new hobby with a purchase in the tens of $1000s can be intimidating to anyone. A few considerations before heading to the...
12 Distinctive Iowa Hotels Worth a Visit
The state of Iowa is home to several luxurious, historic and distinctive hotels worthy of a weekend visit. Many of the featured hotels have taken an architecturally significant downtown building and given it new life. Others are luxury built specifically to serve...
19 Iowa Public Campgrounds for Your Next Camping Trip
Midwesterners are not known to boast and we even have the term "Iowa Nice" to describe how we treat others. Because of this humility, it's easy to overlook our own beautiful public parks and their campgrounds when consider traveling. This list includes 19 gorgeous...
Planning Discount Family Activities for Next Trip
Once you have settled on a destination for your next adventure, you will likely focus on the flights and accommodations, as these can be overwhelming expenses. Perhaps there is an event for which you are traveling or family you want to visit that drives the trip....