Family Travel & Experiences Close to Home & Around the World
Travel itineraries, trip inspiration, and all the tips you need to take unforgettable family vacations because life is too short to wait until your kids are older to travel
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I’m Mari, the mama and world traveler behind Mari on the Map. My boys and I are on a mission to help “normal” working families like us not only realize that the trips of their dreams can be accessible and affordable with kids, but also make those trips actually happen. Like you, we have school vacations, PTO, tight budgets, and so many other life things that could prevent us from leaving home.
But we made a choice after our first son was born to share our passion for travel with our kids, and we’re knowledge dropping everything we’ve learned with you to help make your travels easier and more enjoyable. So follow along as we teach our kids to experience the world through travel and cultural experiences both near home and far away. We can’t wait to share it all with you!
Here are some of our latest posts to get you started
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Dolphin Eco Tour with The Dolphin Explorer Marco Island, FL
Read more: Dolphin Eco Tour with The Dolphin Explorer Marco Island, FLThe Dolphin Eco Tour with The Dolphin Explorer Marco Island, FL is an amazing ethical animal tour for the whole family. On this three-hour boat tour, you’ll join the dolphin research team and get to know the local dolphins. The Dolphin Project is the only on-going study of wild dolphins in Southwest Florida and the…
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5 Experience Gifts for Kids
Read more: 5 Experience Gifts for KidsThe holiday season is upon us! Instead of material gifts that will take up space in your home, inevitably getting broken or forgotten, we love to ask for experience gifts for our kids. Here are our top 5 picks for toddlers and preschoolers. Zoo membership There is nothing that our kids (and most kids!) love…
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5 Toddler Flight Essentials
Read more: 5 Toddler Flight EssentialsWhether you’re on a short flight or settling in for the long haul, keeping your toddlers entertained while flying is a top priority. That’s why we’re sharing our top 5 toddler flight essentials to keep little hands and minds busy. Fidget Toys Keep those little hands busy with an assortment of fidget toys. We love…
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Three Great Hikes in Zion for Beginner and Intermediate Hikers
Read more: Three Great Hikes in Zion for Beginner and Intermediate HikersWe love hiking as a family, but it usually ends up being more of a nature walk than a serious hike with toddlers in tow. When we visited Zion during one of my pregnancies, we knew we’d have to take things slow and steady. Fortunately, we found three great hikes for beginner and intermediate hikers,…
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5 Beach Essentials for Toddlers
Read more: 5 Beach Essentials for ToddlersA day at the beach can turn into a nightmare when you’re weighed down with all of the junk that comes with being a toddler parent. With two toddlers in tow, we’ve done our best to pare things down and travel as light as possible, so both parents and babies alike can enjoy the day…