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Waldorf Astoria Orlando for Family Travel
Heading to Disney and want to stay at the Waldorf Astoria Orlando? Check latest hotel prices & reviews for the Waldorf Orlando on TripAdvisor. Our Visit to Waldorf Astoria Orlando Staying at the Waldorf Astoria Orlando is a Smart Mama choice for families visiting the Disney theme parks or wanting to just escape to a beautiful resort in Central […]
A VRBO Home in Ponte Vedra Beach FL
I truly knew nothing about Ponte Vedra Beach. I took out a map, then followed I95 South from Savannah, Georgia to find beach towns where we could stay for the third and final leg of our road trip. Just south of Jacksonville was the little town of Ponte Verde Beach that was as the name insinuates, […]
See Eat and Do Savannah GA with Families
Savannah Georgia for a Family Vacation Click to see the best deals available for a Savannah, Georgia vacation on Expedia. We departed Asheville, North Carolina just after lunch and headed to Savannah, Georgia. It was a 5 1/2 hour drive. We would be doing Savannah in one day with kids – actually 2 nights and 1 day. […]
ICE at Gaylord Palms Twas the Night Before Christmas
ICE at Gaylord Palms Twas the Night Before Christmas Now through January 3, 2016 Visiting Orlando around the holidays? Be sure to bring the family to Gaylord Palms in Kissimmee for ICE! ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas! Our family of 4 spent around an hour walking around the attraction. The girls were amazed with the ice. […]
Travel Guide: Key West with Kids
Is Key West with kids a good idea? YES! Key West with kids can be fun, educational and enjoyable for an entire family. We enjoyed 7 days/7 nights in Key West, Florida on a family vacation. Daddy was there on a business trip, so we crashed his hotel room at Find the best deal, compare prices, […]
Disney Getaway to Blizzard Beach with Kids & a Scared Mom
A quick Disney getaway included visiting Blizzard Beach with kids. We had never visited a Disney Water Park as a family and were eager for the experience. Our daughters are 3 & 7. The older one is super adventurous – she rode Space Mountain and Rockin’ Roller Coaster in Walt Disney World during our trip […]
Hilton Bonnet Creek Video Review
Throughout our 2-night weekend at the Hilton Bonnet Creek I snapped loads of photos and video. It was a trip I surely wanted to always remember and it was a perfect summer weekend getaway! I compiled many of the images into a video showcasing some of very favorite aspects of the Hilton Bonnet Creek, especially […]
Summer Weekend Getaway at the Hilton Bonnet Creek
UPDATE: Check out our video montage of our very favorite aspects of the Hilton Bonnet Creek! A summer weekend getaway at the Hilton Bonnet Creek in Orlando provided our family a perfect opportunity to relax, have fun, enjoy outstanding food and receive top notch service. We head to Orlando quite a bit being South Florida residents. […]
Why An All-Inclusive Resort is Great for Families
A family trip includes the additional cost for attractions, meals, entertainment and more. Selecting an all-inclusive resort for family travel provides a pre-paid approaching to vacationing. You arrive at your destination and are ready to enjoy, with no need to take out the credit card and pay for each and every aspect of the trip! You […]
Beaches Negril Waterslide Video Review
Put on your bathing suit and get ready to pick your wedgie because the Pirates Island Water Park and gorgeous beach & water sports at Beaches Negril entertains the kids and adults! We experienced all we could during our last visit – something that all must do at a luxury all-inclusive resort! A family vacation to Beaches […]
Review of New York Pass with Families
You head to NY for a few days or even an entire week with the family. You want to do it all. You don’t know where or how to start. Our experience with the New York Pass gave us the flexibility and organization to do as much or as little as we wanted. This is […]
Review of The Benjamin in Midtown Manhattan
Staying at The Benjamin in Midtown NYC was a fantastic place for our family. We began our Thanksgiving family trip in Manhattan. Selecting a hotel from the over 100 spread across Manhattan can be difficult. Knowing I was going to be traveling with our family of 4 – kids ages 7 & 2 1/2, I […]
Key West Family Vacation Itinerary, Day 4
Day 4 of our Key West with kids trip was filled with pool time, delicious food and great entertainment. After our fantastic day on the FURY Water Adventure on Day 3, we were ready to sit back and dip our toes in the pool. That’s exactly what we did. Casa Marina Pool As guests of […]
Key West Family Vacation Itinerary, Day 3
Our 3rd day on our Key West family vacation brought us out to the water. The Florida Keys is home to some of the most beautiful waters. It is also home to the only living coral barrier reef in the continental United States. When visiting Key West with kids be sure to make a water adventure part of […]
Key West Family Vacation Itinerary, Day 2
Key West vacation itinerary continues! Day 1 of our vacation itinerary included a gorgeous drive down Overseas Highway and a dinner at my namesake, Caroline’s Cafe. We had another beautiful, hot day in Key West on our 2nd day. Vacation Itinerary Day 2 The Reach Resort Poolside A little chess and bocce entertained the girls […]
Key West Family Vacation Itinerary, Day 1
Our vacation itinerary in Key West proved to be fun, educational and enjoyable for our entire family. We spent 7 days in Key West, Florida on a family vacation. My husband was there on business so we crashed his hotel room at The Reach Resort and went out each day to enjoy the sites, vibe and people […]
Feeding Stingrays at Key West Aquarium
The Key West Aquarium is a great shore excursion in Key West. It’s family fun filled with laid back entertainment! Located in Mallory Square, the Key West Aquarium opened its doors in 1934. It has suffered hurricane and tropical wind damage through the years but has a resilience that keeps its doors open and ready […]
How I Pay It Forward in Disney
To Pay It Forward is to do something unexpectedly nice to another person. This goes beyond holding the door open or picking up a paper that fell. When I Pay It Forward I surprise someone with true kindness in a way that isn’t always what’s expected. Remember when I payed it forward at Starbucks and […]
Disney World is for Florida Moms
Florida moms love Disney. I especially do. From start to finish, getting to the entrance at Magic Kingdom is 250 miles – as the car drives. That usually comes out to just an under 4 hour drive. There are no airport security lines, delayed or cancelled flights or limitations on what you can pack. Yes, […]
3 Reasons to Hit Up Downtown Disney
As South Floridians we’ve been to Walt Disney World about 12 times in the last 5 years. Yes, we go a lot. Nearly every trip includes at least a morning in Downtown Disney. Why? Besides the fact that even my older one still thinks it’s one of the Disney Parks (cheap date!), I have 3 […]
Great Miami Breakfast Choices
Finding great breakfast choices in Miami isn’t too hard, there are some great one’s to pick from! We love Sunday mornings. With a child in our house and one arriving any day now (I’m 37.5 weeks preggo,) waking up early isn’t much of our choice. On Sundays, we get out the door by 8, head […]
An Organized Suitcase is Necessary on a Weekend Getaway
[ad#Google in Content] We are the weekend getaway family, as you may remember from Smarty Pants Daddy’s post this summer. We getaway when we can, especially when we find a good deal and have a free weekend! On most trips, I am able to pack our clothes in 2 suitcases, often a backpack comes too […]
Smart Travel: The Weekend Getaway
[ad#Google in Content] Guest Poster: Smarty Pants Dada I guess about a year and a half ago, our family started doing weekend getaways. It was one of the best decisions we have ever made. As a dad who works all week it is nice to get away from home for the weekend. It doesn’t have […]
Disney Parade Tip, Reuse Parade Toys
Who says you can’t reuse parade toys? You certainly don’t buy new beach towels each time you go to the beach? Do you? I’m thinking you buy them ahead of time and then reuse them with each beach trip. Well, you shouldn’t go to a parade, particularly a Disney nighttime parade, without your pre-purchased parade […]
Disney in a Weekend! Planning a Weekend Disney Getaway!
What a weekend! Spent three great nights with family in Disney World. Yes, we travel to Disney A LOT! We actually went 6 times just in 2009! It sounds a bit excessive, don’t you think? There are lots of reasons for our repetitive WDW getaways. First and foremost, we were given season passes last year – […]
Edgewater Hotel in Naples, A Brief Overview
We had a fantastic time vacationing on the west coast of Florida, in Naples. We stayed at The Edgewater Hotel in a 1 bedroom suite. We traveled as a family of three, with the little one being 22 months. My parents also joined us on this multi-generaltional trip. Their suite was across the hall from […]