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Maui Family Resorts: Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas
Monday, May 14, 2012 – 1:00 pm | One Comment
Maui Family Resorts: Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas

In March of 2011, we finally made our first trip to Hawaii.  We chose Maui because we loved all the animal adventures available there, and we found the lovely Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas and …

Legoland Florida Opening a New Water Park by Summer
Monday, May 7, 2012 – 1:51 pm | No Comment
Legoland Florida Opening a New Water Park by Summer

Now that the construction dust has settled on the new LEGOLAND outside Orlando, Florida that opened in October, thoughts turn to summer.  My 7 year old is the perfect target market for this park geared …

How to Explore Cinque Terre with Kids
Friday, May 4, 2012 – 10:45 am | 2 Comments
How to Explore Cinque Terre with Kids

We are in Cinque Terre, Italy. The 5 villages date as far back as the 13th century and sit on the hillsides that plunge into the Mediterranean Sea.
A little over 150 miles across the Mediterranean …

Maui Activities: Air Maui Helicopter Tours
Monday, April 9, 2012 – 10:00 am | No Comment
Maui Activities: Air Maui Helicopter Tours

One of our favorite Maui activities was with Air Maui helicopter tours.  We opted for the one-hour complete island tour.  When I told my husband that I booked this for us, he was stunned… “YOU?!  …

4 Yr Old Reviews Sea World in San Diego
Monday, January 30, 2012 – 1:41 pm | No Comment

I’m finally getting around to posting this super cute review episode for Sea World San Diego that we made. As you can tell, we really enjoyed our time at Sea World.  Please share your thoughts …

Wordless Wednesday 11-30-11
Wednesday, November 30, 2011 – 8:13 am | No Comment
Wordless Wednesday 11-30-11

What a lovely view!   Any guesses where this is?
 
Update:   This was taken (with my now-dead camera that was held together by tape) from our room at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge in Phoenix, AZ.   It …

Florida Family Beach Vacations; The Gold Coast
Thursday, December 23, 2010 – 12:01 am | No Comment
Florida Family Beach Vacations; The Gold Coast

Florida’s Gold Coast glimmers with sophisticated glamor and charm. From Miami Beach (a.k.a. “the American Rivera”) to Ft. Lauderdale, Hollywood, West Palm Beach and Boca Raton, your family will find beauty AND the beach on …

Florida Family Beach Vacations; The Suncoast
Thursday, December 9, 2010 – 1:00 am | No Comment
Florida Family Beach Vacations; The Suncoast

If you’re looking for a prime place to take a Florida family beach vacation, the Suncoast should be your destination. Florida’s Sun Coast also includes the ever-popular Gulf Coast, and the Paradise Coast, which are …

Family Resorts in Orlando: Sheraton Vistana Villages
Monday, December 6, 2010 – 1:35 am | No Comment
Family Resorts in Orlando: Sheraton Vistana Villages

We love checking out different family resorts in Orlando.  The big thing for my family is proximity to the parks, and how awesome the pools are.   One of our favorites is the Sheraton Vistana Villages.  …

Passports With Purpose 2010: Build a Village in India
Tuesday, November 30, 2010 – 10:51 am | 3 Comments
Passports With Purpose 2010: Build a Village in India

Last year, thanks to the generosity of our readers along with readers of other great travel blogs, we raised enough money to build a school in Cambodia (complete with a school nurse and a kitchen …