Welcome to our Road Trips and Staycations page. Find ideas, tips, and recommendations for family vacations that are only a drive away. Check out a few of our most popular posts here, or scroll down for the most recent travel tips and travel logs.
Best Staycation Ideastravel • road trips & staycations
If you and your family don't have time or money for a big trip, consider going on a staycation. Most people don't think to visit all the attractions in their own city or town. Now is the time to get out and start exploring! We recently asked the Mom…
Sea Pirate Campgroundtravel • road trips & staycations
Camping has and always will be a part of my life. My parents would to take us on a cross country trip every summer, camping the whole way, coast to coast. When I got married I happened to marry a man who enjoys camping as well, and has passed …
What to Do With Your Dog When You Traveltravel • road trips & staycations
Going on vacation soon? Wondering what to do with your dog when you travel? Consider a doggy boot camp, combining boarding and dog training, for your dog while you're on your trip. We recently took a 3 1/2 week family vacation to Europe. As part of our planning process, we…
Renting a Car in Europe: 10 Things to Know Before You Gotravel • international travel • road trips & staycations
Have you ever thought about renting a car in Europe? Does thinking about driving on the "wrong" side of the road in Ireland, having cars fly past you on the Autobahn, and weaving through confusing and narrow streets in medieval cities in Spain scare you? If so, you aren't…
travel • international travel • road trips & staycations
Planning a family vacation in Europe? Trying to decide on the best form of transportation for your family and whether driving in Europe is the perfect solution for you? These benefits for renting a car in Europe will help make your decision easier. This post, focusing on the benefits…
Family Vacation: 5 Places to Visit in Washington, D.C.travel • road trips & staycations
There are so many places to visit throughout the United States. One of the areas in the country that is filled with history, politics, and beauty is Washington, D.C. As the nation's capital, the city and surrounding areas are filled with sights that will educate and entertain during a…
