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My Trips

February 15, 2026

 by Rachel · Published February 15, 2026 · Last modified February 28, 2026

Allure of the Seas – Bahamas Cruise Magic and Mishaps

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

February 3, 2026

 by Rachel · Published February 3, 2026 · Last modified February 28, 2026

Discovery Cove: A Wonderful Alternative to the Orlando Parks

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...

My Trips / Walt Disney World

February 2, 2026

 by Rachel · Published February 2, 2026 · Last modified February 28, 2026

Disney World: Guide and Tips for a Successful Trip

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 Road Trip / My Trips

January 19, 2026

 by Rachel · Published January 19, 2026 · Last modified February 28, 2026

Minnesota Road Trip with Kids – A Paradise with Beautiful Nature

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...

My Trips / Southwest Road Trip

January 11, 2026

 by Rachel · Published January 11, 2026 · Last modified February 25, 2026

Ultimate Southwest Road Trip from Las Vegas with Kids (7-days)

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...

Road trip: Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio

Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio / My Trips

October 27, 2025

 by Rachel · Published October 27, 2025 · Last modified February 28, 2026

Kentucky Road Trip with Kids: Exploring Its Unique Gems

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...

Aruba / My Trips

August 2, 2025

 by Rachel · Published August 2, 2025 · Last modified February 28, 2026

Amazing Memories in Aruba: 5-day Itinerary with Kids

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 / My Trips

July 29, 2025

 by Rachel · Published July 29, 2025 · Last modified February 28, 2026

The Best of Austin, Texas in 4 Days with Kids

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....

My Trips / NYC

July 19, 2025

 by Rachel · Published July 19, 2025 · Last modified February 28, 2026

Magical New York City 4 Day Itinerary with Kids

As someone who did not travel much growing up, New York City was one place I had seen so much in books and T.V., that I really wanted to visit this city for myself!...

My Trips / San Diego

July 15, 2025

 by Rachel · Published July 15, 2025 · Last modified February 28, 2026

5-Day San Diego Itinerary with Kids: Make Amazing Memories

Ah, San Diego – the trip that changed my outlook on traveling! Our 5-day itinerary was everything the kids and us dreamed of. I’m from Western North Carolina, and this trip was my first...

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!

Recent Posts

  • Allure of the Seas – Bahamas Cruise Magic and Mishaps
  • Discovery Cove: A Wonderful Alternative to the Orlando Parks
  • Disney World: Guide and Tips for a Successful Trip
  • Minnesota Road Trip with Kids – A Paradise with Beautiful Nature
  • Ultimate Southwest Road Trip from Las Vegas with Kids (7-days)

  • About Me
  • My Trips
    • Aruba
    • Austin, Texas
    • Bahamas Cruise
    • Discovery Cove
    • Disney World
    • Kentucky Road Trip
    • Minnesota Road Trip
    • New York City
    • San Diego, California
    • Southwest Road Trip
  • Dream Trips and Ideas
  • Making Memories in Each State
  • Travel Log
  • Contact Me

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