Last month we gave away 2 trips to Pittsburgh. One winner is unable to go and the other winner never responded to emails! We are now officially giving away the trips again and we’ll be drawing 2 winners on Monday October 21st in the evening! Would you like to go to Pittsburgh?? Once a city built on commerce and industry, Pittsburgh is no longer the steel and coal powerhouse of the past but an all seasons bustling  clean city where families flock for fun and adventure! The city is defined by it’s many bridges that lead to boutiques, eateries, cultural districts, Heinz Stadium (home to the Pittsburgh Steelers) as well as numerous museums and adventures. We spent 3 days in Pittsburgh still not having enough time to “do it all” and can’t wait to plan a return trip! [Read more…]

Imagine a place just a couple hours away from the Baltimore-Washington DC metro area, where wild animals seem almost tame, where you’ll find over 500 miles of well marked hiking trails leading to waterfalls and trickling streams, with beautiful rustic cabins that help you connect with nature. You can even stay the night and awaken in the beauty of a mountain with boulders estimated at a billion years old…. that place is Shenandoah National Park. [Read more…]

How to Choose a Resort for Multi-generational Travel – Making a vacation happen with multiple generations of people could get rather challenging. One year, I tried to get all my family together, and I just chose the least expensive place I could find for everyone. Well, the pool was broken, the kids were fighting, and the whole thing can quickly turn into chaos with a lot of whining and complaining!

I mean in theory sounds fabulous. You have tons of babysitters, cousins can play with each other, and everyone you love is in one place. However, if you don’t choose just right, you may leave feeling like you just threw yourself under a bus.

To avoid the pitfalls of complaining, fighting, and anyone leaving, you need to stay in a resort that offers a little something for everyone – adventure, serenity, peace, activities and even something for thrill seekers. Can it be done? You betcha!

For a few decades it seems we became a society that didn’t value the wisdom of grandparents but I think we’ve come a full 360 degrees and families have come to realize the benefits of having grandparents in the home and especially on vacation! Planning multi-generational travel is one of the fastest growing areas for the travel industry and with all the positives involved, it’s not hard to see why! Whether living close together or a thousand miles apart, families are coming together to enjoy a break from the daily grind and the benefits for everyone are tremendous. Experiences are the spice of life! [Read more…]

Once a city built on commerce and industry, Pittsburgh is no longer the steel and coal powerhouse of the past but an all seasons bustling  clean city where families flock for fun and adventure! The city is defined by it’s many bridges that lead to boutiques, eateries, cultural districts, Heinz Stadium (home to the Pittsburgh Steelers) as well as numerous museums and adventures. We spent 3 days in Pittsburgh still not having enough time to “do it all” and can’t wait to plan a return trip! Below you’ll find the Top 10 Fun Things to do in Pittsburgh! [Read more…]

Who wants to win a trip to Pittsburgh? NOTE: Travel must be completed by the end of 2019!* [Read more…]

We just had the most amazing 3 day adventure in the BEAUTIFUL city of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania! Stay tuned for our family review of fun things to do along with a video!

It’s always so hard to think about Christmas in the middle of the summer but this marks the 1/2 way mark to the holidays which is why so many resorts are offering Christmas in July promotions right NOW! [Read more…]