We all know that it’s pretty much every kid’s dream to go to Disneyland. Many parents want the whole thing to be a surprise to make it that little bit more special! While it won’t be too hard to keep the secret, the question is- what’s the best way to reveal the surprise to your kids? If you’re thinking about booking the trip (and doing the whole surprise thing), you might like a look at these great surprise reveal ideas. Do a scavenger hunt Scavenger hunts can be a really fun game plus an excellent way to gradually reveal a massive surprise. You can set up different objects and clues…
4 Things to Check When Planning The Perfect Road Trip
Planning a great road trip is a lot of fun. It doesn’t matter if you are going for work or a holiday, there are very few things in life as pleasant as driving down an open road, with the windows down, and listening to your music. Driving can be a very peaceful thing – of course, that is only if you discount traffic jams and bad drivers in front of you. If you are a good driver, long road trips are more enjoyable. Here are some tips from planning a great road trip. Insurance Before you set out on any long trips, you should double-check that you aren’t going to…
5 Ideas and Tips for Family Friendly Fun in NYC
New York City is often seen as a destination that would be more suited to adults traveling with their partner or a group of friends. The city is known for how busy, bustling and exciting it is, which does not immediately make it sound particularly welcoming to those seeking a family-friendly travel experience. However, while New York may have a reputation as a grown-ups-only travel destination, there are actually plenty of family-friendly things to do, see, and experience, with the following all particularly worthy of consideration… #1 – Visit the Rose Center for Earth and Space If you like your family vacations to have an educational theme, then the Rose…
Top 5 Destinations to Make Your Family Holiday Cheaper This Year
We all know that planning a family holiday can be stressful. Even when you think you’ve managed to find an activity that will entertain everyone, finding cheap flights and accommodation is another story! In order to ensure that the children are entertained while still managing to find time for the adults to relax, you’ll need a watertight solution. You might never have thought of it, but an all-inclusive golf holiday could be the answer to your prayers. Trying a new sport with the whole family is a great way to get everyone outside, active and learning something new, not to mention a golf holiday deal can minimize stress and save…
Everything You Should Know Before Traveling to Skye
We all know the picture of the typical island getaway, as places like Cancun and Miami remain among the most common destinations for spring break travelers and people looking to soak up the summer sun. Summer subscription boxes are full of accessories and products geared towards these very trips. But while there’s nothing wrong with the traditional week of Mai Tais and beach trips, we all sometimes want a little more adventure. Skye is a beautiful island off the northwest coast of Scotland with a population of just over 10,000 people. It’s a wonderful alternative to the conventional island destinations that offers something for nearly every traveler, making it…
Keeping Everyone Happy on Your Next Road Trip
Road trips have long been a great American pastime, with more than a third of people planning a cross-country trip with their families each year. While road trips are a great way to explore as you travel, spending that long cooped up in a car can be difficult for kids and dads alike. Planning Ahead It’s vital that you plan ahead in both your choice of road trip vehicle as well as the packing to make sure you have everything that you need to keep the kids happy even on long or uneventful legs of your trip. As long as your passengers are safe, well-fed, and entertained, you can expect smooth sailing for the…
3 Amazing Reasons to Visit Bratislava
We were all made aware Bratislava pretty much after watching EuroTrip. However, the capital of Slovakia is not that poor as we were led to believe by watching the movie. In fact, it is a really affordable and highly entertaining city that is definitely worth the attention.It is an excellent destination to spend an action-packed weekend here. In just a few days, you will be able to see all sorts of urban charms during the daytime and have lots of fun in the night. Great city for a bar crawl That’s why lots of tourists decide to spend a stag do getaway in Bratislava. The food and booze are cheap…
12 of the Most Unusual and Unique Hotels in Asia
Known for its oriental charm and biodiversity, Asia is a continent frequented by travelers from all over the world. Planning a vacation with your friends this holiday season? Ditch the conventional lodging spaces for a unique and totally crazy experience at these unusual hotels in Asia. Listed below are 12 most unique accommodations in Asia that you cannot afford to miss: Hang NGA Guesthouse ĐÀ LẠT, Vietnam The Hang NGA guesthouse in Vietnam has been nicknamed the “Crazy House” and rightfully so. Designed by architect Dang Viet Nga, the place looks like a wonderland drawing inspiration from Antoni Gaudi. There are 10 suites, each featuring a unique theme and design…
4 Gadgets You Should Carry If You’re A Frequent Traveler
If travelling is a passion or a professional necessity, then you must always be having your bags packed! Well, for those who love travelling, whether it is to satiate their adventurous soul, or it is a part of their job and they love it, they know how important it is to pack the right things so that they do not land up in any emergency. Clothes, toiletries, gadgets, shoes, all of them should be in that small back and must be sufficient for your trip. Whether you are contemplating the best UK stag do locations for your best friend’s last fling before the ring or you are heading for…
4 Tips When Traveling with Children in the Car
When you are travelling with youngsters in the car, the journey can be quite eventful if they are not kept occupied and comfortable. Children can be hard to please therefore the slightest bit of discomfort can make them very vocal or disruptive and it can make it very difficult for the driver to concentrate. There are many ways to keep your children occupied however here are a few tips. Entertainment Children in a car without entertainment can be very disruptive and there are simple ways to overcome this. If they have an iPad or portable games console, then this could be an ideal solution. Nowadays children have all sorts of…
The Ultimate Guide To The Perfect Family Road Trip
If the thought of spending hours stuck in a metal tube high in the sky with your brood terrifies the living daylights out of you, the chances are flying to a destination for your annual vacation isn’t going to cut it. Instead, you might fancy embarking on the perfect family road trip. While you may not be able to explore far flung and more distant or exotic shores, you can get to grips with those locations closest to you that deserve further exploration. It doesn’t matter whether you want to stay relatively close to home, or whether you fancy a longer jaunt to the coast, the mountains or a national…
Create Family Memories On A Road Trip To The Golden Isles
Last year approximately 87.7 million U.S. citizens traveled out of the United States showing that the majority of US residents are choosing to vacation within the US. With fifty states to choose from the options for family holidays are endless. So if you don’t fancy leaving the country then take the family to Georgia’s Golden Isles for an array of healthy family activities including beach living, nature trails, boat trips and so much more. Where are the Golden Isles? A group of four barrier islands, Jekyll Island, Little St. Simons Island, St. Simons Island and Sea Island create the Golden Isles on the one hundred mile Georgian coastline of the Atlantic Ocean. They are about…
6 Luxury Beach Homes to Stay When Visiting Virgin Gorda
One of my favorite things to do as I’ve started to get older and that’s travel. Sure, I’ve been to several different places in the southern region of this country. Either with my family or when I was a kid, there’s been several visits to various beaches. Now that my second child has graduated, that leaves us with one more to go in school. We’ve set our sights on going to places outside the country and visiting some Luxury Retreats. While checking out places, we peeped some amazing places like Virgin Gorda Beach Homes. When you check out some of the scenery, it’s mind blowing, and it seems like the…
4 Vital Tips for a Stress Free Move
Moving is hard. You find yourself surrounded by boxes, bin bags and people; you are also unsure of where all of your stuff is located. Moving house is one of the most stressful events out there, and if you don’t have a well thought out plan- it could become overwhelming. So how can you put together a plan that will help you have a stress free move? Well luckily you don’t have to, because companies such as openpropertygroup.com have done one for you. The plan below is an excellent guideline that will prepare you for your big move, and if you follow it correctly, then you can be sure to…
Check Out Father Son Weekend Road Trip to Florida
One thing we all can agree on is that we’re always busy. As parents, we must deal with our kids, work life, after school activities and everything in between. With my kids getting older, it’s harder to spend some quality time with them because their all teenagers now. We all remember the time when we were teenagers and your parents are the furthest thing from your mind. My son is a year removed from school, working all the time and going to college, so he’s always busy. With me working at nights, there’s times that I rarely see him throughout the week except in passing by. One of the things…
Teravista Golf Club is the Perfect Destination for Travelers
Traveling to the Austin, Texas area can bring many fun adventures for you and your family. A visit to the Texas state capital, the Lyndon B Johnson Presidential Library and Austin City Limits live music shows are all wonderful attractions in the city. But, if you are looking to enjoy any of the golf courses near Austin TX for a morning or afternoon getaway on the golf course, no course is better than the Teravista Golf Club. To begin, the beauty of the Teravista Golf Club starts on the golf course itself. The wonderfully designed course features 18-holes that span the amazing Hill Country around Austin. At some points…
How To Manage Your Finances On A Family Vacation
Sun, sea and ice cream is what every family dreams of as they board the plane to their luxurious vacation in a glorious overseas location. According to the National Travel and Tourism Office, 66,960,943 Americans traveled abroad during 2016, evidence that US citizens love to get away from the hustle and bustle of day to day life and enjoy some rest and relaxation away from home. Vacations don’t come cheap, though. Once you’ve paid for the flights and accommodation there’s spending money to consider. You’ll likely follow family money saving tips to increase the spending pot, but how do you stick to a budget whilst away? Research the area A typical 12 night trip abroad costs…
The Favorite Tropical Destinations This Winter
The current winter storm that has hit the U.S. is not only paralyzing several areas of the country. It also has a natural impact on your mood. If you haven’t heard of it, there’s such a thing as the winter depression, and it’s a serious mental condition called SAD – Seasonal Affective Disorder – that is triggered by the lack of natural sunlight. Needless to say, that the weather conditions are probably causing a wave of SAD affections throughout the U.S. If you’re dreaming of a sunny break, you might be tempted by the prospect of relaxing and rejuvenating tropical holiday. Firstly, the most appealing aspect of a tropical destination…
