The Exploratorium has long been one of my favorite museums.  I first visited as a kid and remember loving how the hands-on exhibits answered questions that I had pondered on for years.  Long...

Just a short walk to many Seattle attractions including Pike Place Market and many cruise ship terminals, the Fairmont Olympic is a fantastic hotel for families hoping to stay in the heart of the Seattle...

Whether you are a consummate shopper or just looking for some great SoCal San Diego souvenirs, San Diego offers a wide variety of shopping arenas. From posh and hip, to easy and budget friendly, here's...

More than just a beach town close to LA, Laguna Beach boasts an incredible focus on the arts.  Here's an overview of our favorite spots to check out the arts in Laguna Beach.   Pageant of...

Orlando is one of the top tourist destinations for the entire world.  With hordes of tourists flocking into the city year-round, you might wonder when the best time to go actually is. As far as crowds go,...

What do you get if you combine Disney magic and a love of the outdoors?  Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground of course. 750-acres of pine and cypress forest in the heart of Disney...

If you are looking to add a bit of educational excitement to your Orlando vacation, consider stopping by the Orlando Science Center. Four floors of interactive features, fresh rotating exhibits, technology,...

Score some cheap tickets to New York City and then get prepped to see some of your favorite TV shows as a member of a live studio audience.  I've attended quite a few tapings of shows, myself, and...

A trip to San Francisco doesn't mean you are simply stuck within the city.  The City by the Bay is a fantastic starting point to any number of National Park vacations.  See what's nearby...

There's just something about rising above a city's landscape for a bird's eye view.  All across the globe, towers and accessible skyscrapers are main tourist attractions for destinations,...

Central Park is one of New York's most recognizable and most visited attractions (38 million people visit the park each year).  In addition to boasting lush woodlands, stunning greenery, and great...

    Located in Seattle Center, at the base of the iconic Space Needle, the Chihuly Garden and Glass Exhibition opened May 2012 and has continued to delight Seattle area visitors, including my...

  Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, right?  Moms across the globe have banded together in the grass roots campaign of "children must eat breakfast."  Personally, I am...

San Francisco is one of my all time favorite cities to visit.  I love taking my family to the City by the Bay; cool weather, an almost year-round crisp chill in the air, and the big city landscape...