The plane tickets are booked, you used the crowd calendar to determine which days are better spent at each park and now it’s time to make those Disney character meal reservations. If you are looking for a fun, high-energy, family-style breakfast, look no further than the ‘Ohana character breakfast. ‘Ohana Character Breakfast Location ‘Ohana is in the exotic Disney Polynesian Resort. It is on ... VIEW POST
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Disney Planning Guide: 5 tips for an (almost!) stress-free Disney trip
Updated: Jan 3, 2019 to include a downloadable Disney Planning Guide. The Disney planning guide- an indispensable tool for a stress-free Disney trip. Planning. Some people despise that word. It removes spontaneity. It creates anxiety. But, when it comes to Walt Disney World, it can be the difference between happy kids and screaming kids. Which would you prefer? Access my printable ... VIEW POST
Disney World Packing List – Your Ultimate Checklist
You did it! You finally are going to Disney! Of course, thoughts come to your mind like ‘What do I pack?’, ‘What do I wear?’. Let me guide you through some Disney World packing list tips that I learned after visiting The Mouse for the past 7 years. There are some items you want to pack for Disney World that you wouldn’t take on vacation somewhere else. In my resource library, I have a specific ... VIEW POST
Best offsite Disney World hotel
Deciding if you should stay onsite or offsite at Disney World? Here is the ultimate compromise: The Walt Disney Swan and Dolphin hotel. Read on to find out why it is the best offsite Disney World hotel. Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel When can I come back? Those are my first thoughts upon first laying my eyes on this resort complex. It is beautiful, welcoming and so close to all the ... VIEW POST
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Review
Tranquility, awesome amenities and a beautiful hotel make for a great family vacation. Read this Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress review to see if it's right for your family. I decided to do something different regarding our Disney World hotel this year. As much as I enjoy staying in timeshares, I opted for an offsite Disney hotel. Choosing the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress was easy. I am still a ... VIEW POST
10 Best things to do in London with kids
The ultimate list of best things to do in London with kids. Enjoy free and paid attractions. Educational and whimsy. See the best London has to offer. Traveling to London with kids is often easier than other parts of Europe namely because the kids can understand and read the language. I can honestly say I don’t travel like I used to. Before my daughter was born, if I was visiting a new ... VIEW POST
How to plan a family trip to Prague and London for under $1200
Do you dream of taking your family to Europe? Do you worry about the expense? What if I showed you how to travel hack a family trip to Prague and London for under $1200? Quick Step Guide to Travel Hacking Prague and London: 1. Calculate air miles needed (60K RT per person in peak season, 40K RT non-peak) 2. Apply for American Airlines credit cards through either Citibank or Barclaycard ... VIEW POST
7 Tips to Stay Healthy while Traveling
Do you worry about how to keep your family healthy when traveling? Do you worry about them getting sick before vacation? Here are 7 ways to stay healthy while traveling. With the amount of traveling we do, staying healthy is always at the forefront of my mind. However, I have found some tried and true combinations that work for my family. Hopefully, some of these will work for your family ... VIEW POST
Miles and Points 101
Miles and points. Once you start doing it, you’re hooked. Always looking for the best way to get somewhere inexpensively. This is the life of airline miles, hotel points, transferrable currency and cash back credit cards. First things first. The number one rule: You cannot carry a balance on these cards. Ever. Why not? Because the interest rates on rewards cards are higher than on other ... VIEW POST
Westin Kierland Villas – Scottsdale, AZ
UPDATE 9/13/18: This article was previously written in 2017, but we stayed at The Westin Kierland Villas again in 2018. The villas are completely renovated now and these pictures reflect the new furnishings. Have you ever stayed somewhere and looked forward to your next visit while still on your current vacation? Do you enjoy having a condo-style room where you can spread out and actually ... VIEW POST