planning
How to ease the mental load of planning family trips as a parent
I thought I knew mental load before having children. My brain is always racing, especially when I have a writing deadline. (They say 50% of writing is thinking, and I certainly feel that way.) The same logic applies to travel planning. There is a rhythm, a… choose a destination -> do the itinerary -> find […]
Planning a cruise vacation in 2026? Here are the new cruise experiences everyone will be talking about
As cruises continue to grow in popularity, cruise lines are constantly competing to attract potential passengers on board. While new ships are the shiny objects that attract the most attention (and headlines), major lines are constantly innovating with new family adventures, high-end cultural voyages, ship deployments and port calls as well. If you’re considering a […]
Planning a summer vacation? 15 great trip ideas for families (2026)
If there’s one thing everyone can agree on, it’s that summer is made for vacations. For families, the long sunny days and cool summer nights offer a special kind of freedom from the daily grind of school and work schedules. If you’re on the hunt for summer vacation ideas recommended by real travelers, consider one […]
10-step guide to planning a Walt Disney World vacation in 2026
So, you decided to plan a trip to Walt Disney World. Whatever brings you to Disney World, there is no time like the present to start organizing your thoughts and act on making reservations! As someone who writes and talks about theme parks for a living, I’m almost always in Disney World vacation planning mode, and […]
What you need to know before planning your Disneyland vacation in 2026
Planning a Disney vacation can be a challenge, but planning a 2026 visit to the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, can be even more daunting for those who haven’t been to the Southern California theme park in a while, those who typically visit Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, and even those experiencing the happiest […]
What You Need to Know Before Planning Your 2026 Disneyland Vacation
Planning a Disney vacation can be a challenge, but planning a 2026 visit to the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, can be even more daunting for those who haven’t been to the Southern California theme park in a while, those who typically visit Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, and even those experiencing the happiest […]
6 affordable family travel adventures where someone else does all planning
As enriching as family holidays can be, there is no doubt that they are stressful to plan. And if you want to show your children the world, plan family travel adventures to buckets of buckets can also be a little intimidating. The good news is that there can be a better alternative to consider – […]
From Disney to Dollywood, these incredible theme park food festivals are worth planning your whole vacation around
To me, there’s nothing better than a theme park day where I can ride my favorite attractions, munch on snacks, and see some beloved characters. These days are even better when there’s a food festival for everyone in the park to enjoy. The best theme park food festivals are scattered across the country, and one […]
I’m in my mother’s era of planning international cruises: here are 5 itineraries I’m eyeing
Unpopular opinion: There’s nothing wrong with taking your kids out of school to travel. What they will experience as they see the world is a whole new level of education and enrichment. Additionally, it allows the family to recharge their batteries after their busy daily schedule. Although my family and I tend to be more […]