Aerial view of Pensacola Beach with rows of blue and white umbrellas lining the soft, white sand and people enjoying the clear, calm turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
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Pensacola Family Fun: A Perfect 4-day Trip Itinerary

ByMari

Pensacola, located on Northwest Florida’s beautiful Gulf Coast, is one of the most family-friendly destinations for a vacation. From relaxing on the beautiful sugar-fine sand beaches next to the gentle waves of the Gulf to learning about the oldest settlement in the U.S. to high-flying adventure at the National Naval Aviation Museum, Pensacola has it all! Copy our itinerary for the ideal family vacation.

A panoramic view of Hanauma Bay in Oahu, Hawaii, featuring blue waters, visible coral reefs, and swimmers, surrounded by hills under a clear blue sky.
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Hanauma Bay Snorkeling: The Best Spot for First-Timers in Oahu

ByMari

Hanauma Bay is a protected marine life conservation area and popular snorkeling destination located on the southeastern coast of Oahu, Hawaii. We visited on our recent trip to Oahu, and the myriad of brightly colored tropical fish you can see here did not disappoint! In this blog post, you will find everything you need to know to visit this incredible destination with your kids and make the most memorable trip for your own family.

Canyon Overlook Trail, Zion National Park
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Three Great Hikes in Zion for Beginner and Intermediate Hikers

ByMari

We 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,…

Hard Rock Hotel Panama City, Panama
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Panama City, Panama

ByMari

Panama City, Panama is full of pleasant surprises. Full disclosure, I never really thought about visiting Panama. Then, I started perusing websites looking for a deal on a flight/hotel in the Caribbean, and Panama kept coming up. In an effort to find a warm weather locale for a trip for my winter birthday, I bet on…

View of Montreal from Mont Royal
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Montreal, Canada

ByMari

Montreal is such a beautiful cosmopolitan city—a little taste of Europe closer to my home near NYC. I had visited as a teenager, but I have to say that going back as an adult felt like the first time in so many ways. It was so fun to wander the cobblestone streets in Old Montreal,…