The Perfect Family Vacation in Puerto Rico
Our family had a fantastic vacation in Puerto Rico last March. You would probably think that anybody surviving yet another brutal winter in the Windy City (our hometown) would love ANY warm weather...
View ArticleSightseeing…Tour Company, Private Guide or Go Solo?
Families travel to have fun, to unplug and relax, to spend time together, but most of all, to see and experience new things and places. When planning your vacation, you have to decide the best way to...
View ArticleThings to do in Curaçao – A Day in Willemstad
If you find yourself vacationing on Curaçao, I highly recommend paying at least a short visit to Willemstad, the island’s capital, which also served as the capital city of the Netherlands Antilles,...
View Article10 Great and Absolutely Free Things to do When Visiting Chicago
Chicago is a fabulous place to visit, albeit not the cheapest. Luckily, there are many great free things to do in Chicago to experience our magnificent city and help you stretch your vacation budget:...
View ArticleHilton Isla Nublar Resort & Spa: Like No Other Resort on Earth
Day 1: Getting to Isla Nublar “Mom, how much longer ‘til we get there?” sighs my 8-year old daughter about an hour after we board a large ultra modern catamaran, now speeding across the white capped...
View ArticleFlamenco in Madrid – Experience the Soul of Spain
By the time it was over we were speechless, tingling with emotion. It was impossible to adequately describe the experience we had just taken in, but some of the words that came to mind were:...
View Article10 Memorable Experiences in Madrid
With a rich and fascinating history, remarkable architecture, incredible range of outstanding culinary options, amazing art and culture…as well as lively nightlife and fun shopping, Madrid has it all!...
View Article10 Reasons our Family Loved Caribe Hilton
During our last Spring break in sunny Puerto Rico, we stayed at Caribe Hilton for part of the time we spent on the island. We greatly enjoyed this family-friendly resort; so much so, in fact, that we...
View Article10 Reasons to Visit Chicago During the Holidays
When it comes to holiday magic, Chicago can be overshadowed by other big cities (say, ahem, for example, the one on the east coast) and overlooked as a holiday destination by out of town visitors. No...
View ArticleHoliday Tea at The Drake Hotel in Chicago
There are hotels that are instantly recognizable as iconic. The Drake Hotel on Chicago’s Gold Coast is one of them. And then there are things that instantly say “holidays in Chicago” and the Holiday...
View Article10 Great Reasons to Visit Vail, Colorado with Your Family
If you ask any member of our family about our favorite ski destination, we will tell you without hesitation, it’s Vail, Colorado. We are not ski fanatics, but we do enjoy skiing and over the years have...
View Article4 Great Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Chicago
I love Chicago, but truth be told, our city can get a bit dreary in February when the glamour of the holidays and the anticipation of the new year are long over. And though spring offers many exciting...
View ArticleGet Amazing Family Vacation Photos with Flytographer
Our family loves to travel and I love planning and organizing our travel adventures. I also love taking travel photos as a way to preserve the memorable moments we enjoy on our journeys. While I happen...
View ArticleWe Loved Our Stay at Hilton Bogotá!
Our family just returned from spring break in Colombia which included a five-day stay in Bogotá, the country’s vast, energetic, high-altitude capital. While in town, we stayed at Hilton Bogotá, an...
View Article7 Memorable Experiences in Bogotá, Colombia
Over the years and our many travels, our family has fallen in love with a few cities we have visited. Sometimes the reason is easy to explain as may be the case with New York, Paris, Sydney or...
View ArticleTax-Free Shopping in Europe: Claim Your VAT Refund
If you have ever visited Europe and done any shopping, you’ve probably noticed that there is no sales tax added at the register like in the U.S. This does not mean, however, that you are not paying any...
View ArticleCamp Nou, A Must-do for Soccer Fans Visiting Barcelona
Barcelona, the beautiful capital of Spain’s Catalonia region, has a long list of attractions to wow its visitors. There are mind-blowing architectural masterpieces by Gaudí, the city’s history rich...
View ArticleMadrid’s Golden Triangle of Art
Are you planning a visit to Spain’s capital? Don’t leave Madrid without visiting at least one of the city’s fantastic art museums, often referred to as the Golden Triangle of Art. “The Triangle” is...
View Article10 Ways to Experience the Local Vibe While Traveling
“He who returns from a journey is not the same as he who left.” Chinese Proverb In our family, travel is one of the most rewarding experiences we have together. However, not all travel is created...
View Article12 Memorable Experiences in Paris
Paris is a great travel destination for families and offers something for everybody to enjoy. There is so much history, culture and fantastic architecture. There are so many delicious foods to enjoy,...
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