Like a lot of people right now, our family is obsessed- and I mean, obsessed- with March Madness. And I’m actually going to blame travel for our super obsession this year. We started off the season traveling to New York City for the NIT Basketball Tournament. Our family had the opportunity to watch games between 4 of the…

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Almost 100 years ago, Route 66 established itself as one of the most famous roads in America. And then- let’s be honest- the Disney movie, Cars, completely re established the famous road for a whole new generation! Back in its glory days, travelers enjoyed the sights and accommodations of the iconic road. Its 2,448 miles of…

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Guest post from Laurence Brown, Travel Consultant specializing in Disney Vacations  I remember taking a trip to Disney when I was younger.  I still have the pictures of myself with Mickey, Donald, Pluto and other characters.  I also remember being able to run down the characters, grab a quick photo, and then find an attraction I…

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There is no denying, Chip and Joanna Gaines’ little show Fixer Upper put Waco Texas into living rooms across America. However, the charming city was a dot on the map long before HGTV rolled in! In full disclosure, our family planned our trip to Waco based 100% on visiting Magnolia Market. Like many people, it…

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Guest post by Damon Santelli Key West is known for its gorgeous beaches, happening restaurant and bar scene, and coral reefs. But did you know it is an excellent place for families to visit? As we all know, traveling as a family can be challenging. Oftentimes, the trips are long, the kids are antsy, and…

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Several years ago if you asked me about the National Park System I would have naïvely explained that our family isn’t super outdoorsy. (And by “outdoorsy” I mean that we don’t possess any crazy survival skills for being in the wild for extended periods of time.) Therefore, we didn’t include National Parks in our travel…

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Whether you’re a rookie or a seasoned sailor, everyone can use a little CRUISE 101 prior to setting sail. My first piece of advice for anyone considering a cruise: enlist the help of a travel agent! Unlike a typical vacation, cruises offer a long list of amenities and options within standard booking. There are dinners…

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Guest post from Kal Kennard Boasting numerous amazing tourist attractions, Antigua and Barbuda is considered one of the best holiday destinations for families in the Caribbean. (Side note from Mom With A Map: In case you just stumbled over that verbiage…’Antigua and Barbuda’ is one country. There are two main islands and a few smaller…

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In a culture currently obsessed with Marie Kondo and her extreme decluttering lifestyle, you might find it odd that I’m giving advice on souvenir ideas. In other words, more meaningless stuff for you to purchase and then purge. But, stay tuned! It’s quite the opposite. First of all, let’s back up for a second. Marie…

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