Chicago is a great place to start a Lake Michigan trip especially for a long weekend getaway! Including flight days, this trip up the Michigan Coast took 4 days, so if you’re from Chicago,...
Our 10-day trip in New England from Boston was one of my favorite trips we’ve taken. There was such a good variety of history, nature, adventure, and activities for adults and kids! We were...
Allure of the Seas Bahama Cruise / My Trips
by Rachel · Published February 15, 2026 · Last modified March 10, 2026
I decided to explore the Bahamas on Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas Cruise. I chose one of their shortest trips to ensure that no one was prone to sea sickness and to just...
Discovery Cove Orlando / My Trips
by Rachel · Published February 3, 2026 · Last modified February 28, 2026
General Information Discovery Cove is a one-of-a-kind water park that brings guests up close and personal with a variety of wildlife. It is not a typical water park though – think animal experiences in...
by Rachel · Published February 2, 2026 · Last modified February 28, 2026
Obviously, this is not a Disney World blog, so the information in this guide, while very sufficient, is nothing compared to what you can find on dedicated blogs. I’ll give the best of what...
Minnesota, in my opinion, is one of the most underrated states in the country. Our entire 8-day itinerary was filled with gorgeous scenery and fun action for adults and kids! If you have less...
The main draw of this 7-day Southwest family road trip from Las Vegas was the Grand Canyon. It is something I’ve wanted to see since I was a kid, but the other places we...
Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio / My Trips
by Rachel · Published October 27, 2025 · Last modified March 1, 2026
For our spring break trip in 2023, I wanted to find something that we could drive to in order to save some money, be fun for adults and kids, and enable my daughter and...
My sister’s family comes with my daughter and myself a lot on vacations, and our 5-day trip to Aruba was no exception. This was the first time all three of our kids were out...
Austin, Texas is a fantastic city, and although we only had 4 days, it was enough time to make some cool memories. Everything we did was fun for us adults and for the kids....
Welcome to my travel blog! My name is Rachel, and I'm obsessed with making as many memories as I can while seeing as many places as I can with my daughter!