Welcome to our Travel section. Enjoy tips and travel logs for individual and family trips, including domestic travel (in the United States), international travel, trips to national parks, road trips, staycations, and theme park and cruise vacations. This list highlights our most popular posts, or scroll down for the most recent tips.
Travel: Five Tips to Green Your Summer VacationWith warmer weather in full swing and you've likely already planned your family’s summer vacation. I know the to-do list is long, from stocking up on sunscreen and bug spray to bringing the sandals and bathing suits out of winter storage. This year, don’t forget to add Mother Nature to…
Traveling With Your Pettravel • road trips & staycations
Taking your pet on a vacation is a great way to bond and have quality time. Just like every member of your family, your pet has special needs that should be considered before you just get in the car and go. Here are a few tips to make sure your …
5 Tips for Camping with Toddlerstravel • tips for traveling with children
Imagine the smell of the campfire, the quiet sounds of being in the forest, the view of the trees... and then imagine the chaos that comes along with having small children in tow! Taking children camping can be an overwhelming idea but it can also be a rewarding experience.…
Top 5 Reasons Why Silverton, Colorado Should Be Your Next Adventure Destinationfamily fun • travel • road trips & staycations
If you're looking for adventure then Silverton, Colorado should be at the top of your list. The legendary scenery has always been there of course, but a new endeavor called Polaris Adventures is changing the way we see it. Rock Pirates Backcountry Adventures is the Polaris Adventures outfitter in Silverton.…
7 Unbelievable Budget Vacation DestinationsVacationing on a budget is never an easy task. Whether it’s paying for expensive flights, spending money on costly restaurants, or buying a bunch of souvenirs, the expenses add up quickly and can leave you going home with an empty bank account. It’s tough to imagine going on a vacation…
Road Trip Time: 4 Ways to Reduce Travel Coststravel • road trips & staycations
If you’re planning a road trip this summer you’re probably already cringing at the price of gas. But even with high gas prices, a road trip can still be cheaper—and often more fun—than a vacation that involves flying. However, unexpected expenses and poor planning can quickly inflate a road trip…
