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Top 5 Tips for Traveling with Extended Family

When you travel with kids, parents, and grandparents, you have the ultimate opportunity to make those special memories that will last forever. It can be such a special time to really get away from your busy lives and spend some uninterrupted time with those you love. But there is a little more planning involved in this type of vacation. Here are a few tips to make this a vacation that everyone will love! Find a destination that everyone will enjoy. This may be harder than you think! Have a family meeting to discuss places that each person would like [...]

By |2023-04-27T10:27:50-05:00April 27th, 2023|family vacations, vacation planning|

Disney’s Castaway Cay

If you've ever been on a Disney cruise, then chances are you've visited Castaway Cay. Castaway Cay is Disney's private island in the Bahamas. This port has so many things to do for families, adults and kids! There is the beautiful beach to enjoy, water and land activities, shopping, fabulous lunch and more! Castaway Cay has a beautiful beach where you can relax and have fun. There are plenty of beach chairs to go around. So if you don't find one at first, just keep looking! If you don't want to walk far, then I would recommend getting off [...]

Cruising in Alaska

If you’ve ever thought about sailing on a cruise through Alaska, DO IT! We took our first Alaskan cruise in 2022, and it was just incredible!! The wildlife, the glaciers, the entire experience was amazing! It really is like no other cruise you may have been on before. So, what makes an Alaskan cruise different? If you think of your typical cruise, you’re sailing in the ocean, seeing one or more Caribbean islands, and enjoying the warm weather. Well Alaska is really nothing like that! First, you can only sail to Alaska in the warmer months, for obvious reasons. [...]

By |2023-03-23T09:34:33-05:00March 23rd, 2023|Alaska cruise, Cruises, family vacations|

Bringing the Magic Back to Disney

You’ve decided to take the family to Walt Disney World! How exciting! Maybe your kids have been watching their favorite movies and can’t wait to meet their favorite characters in person. Or maybe they want to ride Disney attractions, both new and old. But when you think of planning a Disney vacation, what comes to mind? Does the process of planning a trip to Walt Disney World seem overwhelming and stressful? When you first think of taking a Disney vacation, you probably don’t think of making park reservations, dining reservations, or fighting crowds. You are hopefully thinking how you [...]

Is a Disney Cruise the Perfect Disney Vacation for You??

When you think of a Disney vacation, you probably first think of Walt Disney World in Florida or Disneyland in California. And you probably think of rides, characters and maybe hot weather and crowds. But have you ever thought about a Disney cruise for your next Disney vacation? A Disney cruise can be a great alternative to the busy parks if you’re looking for a Disney fix! Some things on a Disney cruise are very similar to being in the parks. You will still find your favorite Disney characters, like Mickey, Minnie and friends, princesses and more! You will [...]

By |2023-01-24T15:15:10-05:00January 23rd, 2023|Castaway Cay, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Vacations, family vacations|

Universal Studios VIP Experience

If you really want to experience all that Universal Studios has to offer, then a VIP Experience is the way to go!  With the VIP Experience, you will feel like a rock star! This experience gives you front-of-the-line access to all your favorite attractions, a Universal expert guide that can give you all sorts of insider information and backstage access, and at least one meal is included in your VIP tour. There are two options for the VIP Experience at Universal Studios.  You can choose the group VIP Experience, where you will be in a group of other guests.  [...]

By |2022-11-07T22:49:35-05:00November 7th, 2022|family vacations, Universal Studios Orlando, Vacations in the USA|

Symphony of the Seas

If you are looking for a great cruise ship for the entire family, take a look at Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas.  This ship has something for everyone, and it’s a great option for your next cruise. Symphony of the Seas is in the Oasis class of ships, like Harmony of the Seas, Allure of the Seas and others.  Symphony of the Seas offers 2700 staterooms on 18 decks and can hold up to 5580 passengers.  This ship has so many staterooms to choose from, from the Crown Loft Suite to an Interior room.  If you’re looking for [...]

By |2022-11-02T23:00:57-05:00November 2nd, 2022|Cruises, family vacations, Royal Caribbean, Symphony of the Seas|

Walt Disney World & Universal in One Trip

If you’re coming to Orlando for your vacation, it makes sense that you would want to visit both of the biggest theme park destinations in the city.  Especially if you’re flying into Orlando, you want to take advantage of everything that the city has to offer.  But actually making that happen can be a little bit tricky.  It really depends on how long your trip is, how many days you want to visit the Disney parks and the Universal parks, and what benefits you want to take advantage of.  I have two different vacation plans depending on your wants and [...]

Sail on the Disney Dream

For many people, the phrase "Disney Cruise Line" conjures up images of young children running around in Mickey Mouse shirts, eating ice cream for breakfast, and staying up late to watch movies. However, Disney Cruise Line is much more than that. In addition to offering a wide range of activities for kids, the cruise line also features world-class dining, live entertainment, and spacious staterooms. What's more, Disney Cruise Line ships are some of the most family-friendly places on the planet, with an array of amenities and services designed to make life onboard as comfortable and convenient as possible. So, [...]

Disney’s New Genie Service in Walt Disney World

Genie is the new way to avoid standing in long lines at Walt Disney World.  This is a new system that will began on October19, 2021.  There are 3 tiers to the Genie system.  The first tier, Genie, is complimentary with your park tickets.  This is a new addition to the My Disney Experience app.  The Genie will help you with things like: Real-time tip board Forecasted wait times Mobile ordering Restaurant wait lists, check-in, and reservations Attraction virtual queues and more! The second tier is Genie+.  This will be an additional cost of $15 per person per day.  [...]

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