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Here Are 5 Best Places To Go Skiing In The US

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Winter has arrived and just because the days are shorter and the weather is colder that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun. My teenage son loves to snowboard and the rest of my family enjoys skiing and tubing. I decided this winter we will plan some exciting family friendly trips to ski resorts. Thanks to Alamo for sponsoring this post so I can tell you about some of  the best places to go skiing in the US. Here Are 5 Best Places To Go Skiing In The US I love checking out Alamo’s Scenic Route when planning travel and you should too. … Read more

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9 Tips For When You Don’t Travel With Kids

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For as much as I love to travel with kids, I have to admit I’ve also grown to really like traveling solo over the past few years. I’ll never forget the first time I had to travel on my own. I was 23 years old, a single mom and had recently started a new job that required me to travel. Back then even the idea of flying terrified me. Funny how things change because now I probably leave my family behind more often than I travel with them these days. Traveling kid-free sounds like it might be easy, but in … Read more

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230 Free Things To Do in Europe

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Europe is not only one of the most incredible places to travel to in the world, but it can also seem overwhelming. In only the past year I have traveled to different parts of Europe 5 times. With so many countries you could visit it might be tough to figure out exactly what things to do in Europe.  Do you know there are actually lots of free things to do throughout so many of the countries within Europe? Yes, I said FREE.   To help make your first or next European vacation even more unforgettable, and also a bit more … Read more

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Hershey PA and 5 Exciting Things To Do

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Usually the first things that come to mind when people hear Hershey, PA are chocolate and Hershey Park. Honestly that was what I thought until I spent a weekend in Hershey, thanks to a sweet invite for a hosted trip. I experienced 5 exciting things to do in Hershey PA, although I am sure there is even more to explore. The town of Hershey has so much to offer, especially for families who are looking for long weekend getaways. What is there to do in Hershey, PA? There are actually lots of things to see and do for all ages … Read more

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Guess What Happened When I Traveled With My Teen?

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Have you ever traveled with only one of your kids? One of my favorite ways to travel is to take one-on-one trips with my kids. I love the quality time, experience and creating unique memories together. I recently traveled with my 14 year old son to Amsterdam for a few days, and guess what happened when I traveled with my teen? Over the last couple of years life has brought a lot of changes to my already weird family. One of them being the bittersweet thing of my kids growing up in a big way. My daughter is 8 and … Read more

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Amsterdam / European travel / parenting / parenting teens / teens / travel

How To Easily Find A Dentist When You Travel

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Thank you The Smile Generation for sponsoring this post. Contact The Smile Generation today to see how they can help you and your family become healthier and happier! I have to admit that for as much as my family travels, there is one thing I didn’t think about until recently – what to do if we are out of town and one of us needs to see the dentist. This question came up when we were traveling for a couple of weeks after school ended and my son started to have an issue with his braces. We needed to find … Read more

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Hyatt Regency Scottsdale and 7 Things You Need to Know

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Do you have a place you love to travel to over and over again? Arizona is one of my favorite states to visit, especially because there are lots of unique places to explore and stay. With so many choices what makes the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale resort so special? Arizona is home to National Parks, picturesque mountain views, delicious foods, historic resorts, cool cacti, exciting nightlife and much more. With so many resort and hotel choices in Arizona, especially within the Phoenix area, it can be overwhelming to pick one. I want to help you narrow it down by sharing why Hyatt … Read more

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Carnival Cruise Ship Tips You Need to Know

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Have you ever traveled somewhere and wished there were things you knew beforehand so you could get the most out of your time? This happened to me when I went on my first Carnival Cruise Ship. I went on a weeklong retreat at sea and it took place on the Carnival Paradise Cruise Ship. Even though I have cruised many times before, it was never on Carnival. To make sure that you don’t waste time on your next vacation, I want to tell you some things you need to know before you go on a Carnival Cruise Ship, so you … Read more

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Carnival Cruise / Carnival Paradise / cruise tips / girls trip / travel tips

7 Carry On Travel Essentials You Need to Pack

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Are you team carry on or check luggage when you travel? One of my top recommendations when it comes to travel is to carry on your luggage whenever possible. Not only does carrying on help you get into and out of the airport, cruise ship, car or train faster, but it also makes travel more manageable. To help make this possible there are some carry on travel essentials you should know about.  People ask how my family and I can go on vacations, everything from long weekend getaways to a two-week Disney World plus Disney Cruise trip, with only our … Read more

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Where You Need To Stay in Amsterdam

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The most important thing to me whenever I travel, besides the destination, is what hotel or resort to choose. When my son and I were planning our trip last year, we wanted to figure out where to stay in Amsterdam that would give us the best experience, especially since it was the first time visiting there for both of us. Fortunately we both couldn’t have been happier with our hotel choice. From the location to the service, unique rooms, dining options and atmosphere, I want to tell you for the first time in Amsterdam where to stay, even if you are … Read more

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Amsterdam / European travel / Kimpton / travel / where to stay