Posts by momwithamap
Hotel 101: Selecting The Best Place To Stay
Your hotel can absolutely make or break the whole vacation. Whether you are just needing a place to get a few hours sleep, or moving in for an extended stay- it’s important to choose wisely! Here are 10 questions I ask myself when booking a hotel. The answers help me determine where I want to…
Read MoreDelta Flight Museum- Atlanta, Ga
My kids have a *slight* obsession with airplanes. They love everything about them- riding on them, being at the airport, and watching them fly overhead. They even know every word to the the Disney movie, Planes (and it’s sequel, Planes Fire Rescue!) So when I found out Delta had opened its Flight Museum up to…
Read MoreSC Waterfall Road Trip
Our family is always looking for little weekend trips we can take. I recently stumbled across an ultimate SC waterfall road trip map. South Carolina is a state that we’ve spent a lot of time enjoying as a family. I’ve written before- we love Hilton Head (read here) and we also love Charleston. But beyond…
Read MoreStuck In A Snowstorm: Not Quite What We Planned
Have you ever heard about those people who get stranded on the interstate during a major snowstorm? The story usually makes the national news. And if you’re anything like me you’ve wondered “how exactly does that happen?” Unfortunately, I had that question answered. Here’s the story of some quite unexpected events on our vacation… Exactly…
Read More10 Reasons Hilton Head Island Is The Best Family Beach
A few months ago, I threw out the question- “What is your favorite family beach? Mine has always been, and probably will always be, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Since Hilton Head recently made the Family Vacation Critic’s list of the 10 Best Spring Break Destinations For Families, I thought I would do a breakdown on…
Read MoreHow To Travel The Road To Hana With Kids
A few years ago we went to Maui with two kids. Two very young kids. I wrote about the insanity behind our trip in an earlier post- That’s Crazy. One of the things Brent and I were most looking forward to doing in Maui was driving The Road To Hana. However, everyone we talked to who…
Read More10 Things To Do In The Orlando Area (besides Theme Parks)
When most people think about Orlando, all of the theme parks immediately come to mind. Between Disney and Sea World and Universal, it’s easy to overlook all the other awesome things that the Orlando area has to offer. Here are 10 of my favorite things to do in the Orlando area- besides theme parks: 1.…
Read MoreBest Pizza in America
Have you ever wondered where you can find the best pizza in America? Today we were watching The Food Network. At some point a show called Top 5 Restaurants came on and naturally, we had to tune in because the topic was pizza. So apparently after extensive research (side note: who gets that job and how can I…
Read MoreTravel On A Budget
There’s no doubt about it, traveling is expensive. From gas, to food, to lodging and activities- everything on a vacation adds up. However, with a little effort, traveling doesn’t have to put a major dent in your budget. Here are some ideas for vacationing without taking out a second mortgage: 1. Stay with Friends or…
Read MoreChicago In A Weekend
People often ask me for advice about visiting Chicago in a weekend. Not only did I grow up traveling there, but I also spent a year living near the city. While I will admit, living in Chicago was not the best thing I’ve ever done (we lived through one of the coldest and snowiest winters…
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