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Smart Strategies for Beating Tokyo Disney’s Long Lines
My family doesn’t do long lines on Disney vacations. When we began planning a trip to Japan to visit Tokyo Disney Resort, we knew we were...
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Flying Mexico’s Low Cost Airline Volaris: Worth It or Budget Bust?
Earlier this spring, my family had the opportunity to fly on an airline that was new to us – ultra-low cost carrier Volaris. Volaris is a...
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Pixar Fest at Disneyland 2024: Everything You Need to Know
All things Pixar have taken over at the Disneyland Resort this spring and summer. Pixar Fest officially started on April 26, 2024 in both...
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Beginner’s Guide to Summer Air Travel (With Kids!)
The summer travel season is here, and it looks to be another busy one this year. Summer travel always brings many people to airports for the first...
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Must-Do Tokyo Disney Rides U.S. Visitors Shouldn’t Miss
My family just got back from a week long vacation in Tokyo, Japan. Being the Disney fan that I am, you can bet that we spent some of our time...
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9 Closest Ski Resorts to San Francisco (with Map)
After living in the San Francisco Bay Area for over 15 years, I’ve come to know how San Franciscans take our ski trips to the Sierra...
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Preboarding with Kids: Deciphering the Rules for Every US Airline
Traveling with small kids often slows even the speediest of travelers down. Thankfully, most airlines accommodate flying families at some stages...
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50+ Things To Do in Alameda, California with Kids
My family’s travels take us to lots of exotic places, but plenty of the travel we do is close to home. For the last 14+ years, home for me...
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Arizona Spring Training 2024: Tips for Cactus League Baseball
For sports-lovers, spring means one thing – baseball season! My family loves watching baseball games, so attending baseball spring training...
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Visiting Yosemite in Winter: Must-Read Tips & Things to Do
Yosemite National Park is one of the most popular national parks in the United States, but the vast majority of visitors visit only when the...
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Skiing Tahoe with Kids 2024: Comparing the Costs & Kid-Friendly Amenities of Every Tahoe Ski Resort
Since my family lives just three hours away from Lake Tahoe, we head up to the mountains fairly often to ski in the winter. While we have always...
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Disneyland Lunar New Year Celebration 2024: Everything You Need to Know
Disney California Adventure park at the Disneyland Resort hosts several festivals year round. One of the lesser known but growing events is the...
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Celebrity vs. Disney Cruise Line: Cruise Differences Families Need to Know
Looking for an upscale kid-friendly cruise line for a family vacation? Two of the most common cruise lines that many families consider are...
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Getting Around San Francisco: Complete Transit & Transportation Guide
The city of San Francisco, California is one of the most transit-friendly in the United States, if you know how to use the variety of...
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All the Changes Coming to Southwest Airlines in 2024
A new year is just around the corner, and that usually means change. In the travel world, the airline my family flies most – Southwest...
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5 Secrets to Holiday Air Travel Success with Kids!
There’s no place like home for the holidays. But getting there isn’t always easy, particularly if you are flying the not-so-friendly...
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Special Events at Disneyland 2024: Complete Guide for Every Season
While a Disneyland vacation is special any time, the resort is known for multiple special events, festivals, and holiday celebrations that happen...
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How to Handle Santa When Traveling for the Holidays
Traveling with your kids during the Christmas season? Kids often wonder how Santa will know to deliver gifts to the right place. And parents often...
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17 Not-So-Obvious Ways to Save Money on Hotels
One of the biggest costs for travelers with kids like my family is lodging. Hotel prices have really creeped up the last couple of years as travel...
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Disney MagicBands & New MagicBand+: Top 17 Questions Answered
About a decade ago, Disney introduced its MagicBands to theme park visitors in Orlando, Florida. These bands, similar in size to a FitBit, were...
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Which Southwest Credit Card is Right for You?
If you want to earn points towards free flights aboard Southwest Airlines, one of the easiest ways to do that is with a Southwest co-branded...
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Survival Tips for Red-eye Flights with Kids
Flying with kids, especially babies and toddlers, is daunting for most parents. But the idea of taking overnight flights – often called...
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11 Advanced Strategies & Tips to Maximize Disney Genie+ on a Disneyland Trip
Disney’s replacement for FASTPASS and MaxPass, Disney Genie+, has been going strong at the Disneyland Resort in California for nearly two...
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California’s Mendocino County with Kids: A Comprehensive Guide
Mendocino County, a coastal county just north of the San Francisco Bay Area, has become one of our family’s favorite Northern California...
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National Parks Tips for Beginners: Getting Started with National Parks Travel
Want to visit a national park but not sure where to start? Many Americans have discovered America’s national park system in the last several...