by Melissa | May 27, 2017 | Mexico, North America, Puerto Vallarta
I’m consistently asked about various beach resorts in Mexico. Because most families want a beach vacation, Puerto Vallarta ranks high on the list. Puerto Vallarta is defined by beautiful beaches, but you can also add “cultural destination” to that...
by Melissa | Mar 1, 2017 | homepage, New York City, North America, Things for Kids, Traveling with Kids, Uncategorized
Since my sister lives in New York, we’re lucky enough to be able to visit the city often. There is soooo much to see in both Manhattan and Brooklyn that it’s difficult to fit everything in! The last time we took the kids, they were very young and...
by Melissa | Jan 13, 2017 | mountains, skiing, Telluride
Every Christmas, we go away on December 27th for a family ski trip. Each year it’s a different place so we have experienced our fair share of ski resorts. Keith and I have been avid skiers since we were 7 and 10 years old and our kids, who are now 7 and 10,...
by Melissa | Nov 15, 2016 | Luxury travel, North America, Scottsdale, AZ, Things for Kids
For the past few years, our Denver school system has had a “Fall break” during the month of October. I actually welcome it, as the kids seem pretty brain fried already and it gives our family a nice long weekend for a trip nearby. This year, we headed to...
by Melissa | Sep 28, 2016 | North America, San Diego
We try to travel internationally as much as we can, but we also love to see our own country and vow every year that we will do more U.S. travel! One of our favorite places is California. California has everything a family could want, from mountains to deserts to...
by Melissa | Sep 9, 2016 | Europe, North America, South America, Things for Kids, Traveling with Kids, Uncategorized
When we think about the places we should see in our lifetime, those that feature breathtaking natural wonders are definitely near the top of the list. They give us a much broader sense of our space in the world, which, as I’ve mentioned many times, is really important...
