Heading to Pasadena for New Years? This beginner’s guide to the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl events will give you all you need to know for a successful trip. During the 5 years that we lived in Southern California, I really wanted to go to the Rose Parade on New Year’s Day in Pasadena. It’s…
Category: Destinations
Visit Charming Santa’s Village in Southern California
Did you know that you can visit Santa’s Village in Southern California? Just 75 miles from Disneyland in the San Bernardino Mountains, you can enjoy the spirit of Christmas year round! Santa’s Village is unique and charming and can be enjoyed by all ages. What is Santa’s Village? Santa’s Village is a charming little theme…
Light the Night with Magic: Night Lights Lantern Festival
Experience your very own magical lantern release with this lantern festival guide. When I first watched the movie, Tangled, I was in awe by the floating lantern scene. I always wished I could experience that in person. I was so excited to discover Night Lights Lantern Festival events, which recreates this fun experience in locations…
9 Unique Things to Do at Antelope Island with Kids
About an hour northwest of Salt Lake City, Antelope Island makes for a great and unique day trip. These 9 things to do at Antelope Island with kids will keep you busy all day. You may have heard of the Great Salt Lake, but did you know there’s a 28,000-acre island in the middle of…
Beaches Negril Review From a Kid’s Perspective
Want to know if your kids will enjoy Beaches Negril? The following Beaches Negril review was written entirely by my 11-year old daughter Emily. She even chose the pictures! See my review here. And if you need help planning your Beaches Negril vacation, I highly recommend Get Away Today! We used them for this trip…
A 10-Day London and Edinburgh Itinerary
Make the most of your time in the UK with this 10-day London and Edinburgh itinerary. You’ll see all the best sights and get a taste of history, culture, and life in the UK. This trip is not to be missed! My dad always told us that when we all grew up and got married,…
Best hotels near Disneyland
Where should you stay when visiting Disneyland? This guide will help you choose the best hotels near Disneyland that will best fit you and your family. To be honest, since we lived in Southern California for 5 years, we’ve rarely stayed at a hotel near Disneyland. The only time we stayed in a hotel near…
Thanksgiving in Williams Arizona
Looking for a fun and unique place to spend Thanksgiving? Learn why we had such a memorable Thanksgiving weekend in Williams, Arizona. Why Williams Arizona? When Emily first got her free 4thgrade National Park pass, she asked if we could visit the Grand Canyon. We didn’t have any plans for Thanksgiving that year, so we…
Free Things to Do with Kids in San Diego in October
Need something fun to do for fall break with the kids? Kids Free October in San Diego offers 100+ FREE things to do for kids all over Southern California. Need help planning your San Diego vacation? We absolutely LOVE Get Away Today! They have the best prices and discounts on hotels and attractions, top-notch customer…
Beaches Negril, Jamaica: Your Most Relaxing Vacation With Kids Yet
This review of Beaches Negril in Jamaica will give you everything you need to know for one of the best (and most relaxing!) family vacations of your life! Beaches Negril was probably one of my most favorite family vacations we’ve ever taken! If you’ve ever traveled with kids, you know that a trip with kids…