Guides, tips, and destinations for family travel
Palmer Park Colorado Springs is a beautiful natural area dedicated to hiking and biking. Its location seems a bit out of place, but once you’re inside, you forget you’re in the largest city in Colorado (by area, not population). The great part is that there are great things to do with kids at Palmer Park,…
Costa Rica is well known for its adventure, jungle, and unique beaches. Ideally, it would be great to see it all. But for those on a tight schedule, you may have to make some hard choices about which parts of this beautiful country to see. The main popular areas you’ll have to decide between are…
If you’re looking for the best of both worlds in Costa Rica—jungle adventures and pristine beaches—you’ll be pleased to know that there are several towns that offer a perfect blend of both. Here are a few of the awesome Costa Rica beach AND jungle towns that are filled with fun, adventure, and relaxation. Check out…
If you visit Colorado for ski season, chances are that you’ll want to visit a few of the fabulous ski resorts. The great thing is that there are quite a few ski resorts within a short drive of each other. Two very popular resorts in Colorado are Vail and Breckenridge. So if you need help…
Trying decide between visiting Steamboat Springs or Telluride? Both are incredible mountain towns in Colorado, but they are quite different. Are you wanting skiing, restaurants, hot springs, or hiking? Then compare Steamboat Springs vs Telluride to find which is the best fit for your next trip. Location of Steamboat Springs vs Telluride Steamboat Springs The…
There are so many amazing places in Costa Rica that it can be hard to narrow down where to go if you are deciding between Samara or Manuel Antonio. We were able to spend a few weeks in Costa Rica and visit quite a few places and truly they were all amazing. But we had…
If you are looking for an easy hike near Denver, this is the place! Hiking in Waterton Canyon with kids is really easy. It’s easy to access, it’s easy to walk, and it’s easy to go as far as you want and turn around. After debating where to go, we spent the day at Waterton…
Both Breckenridge and Telluride are awesome towns to take a ski break, a summer vacation, or a weekend away. The towns are quite different, giving off a different vibe, different things to do, and different costs. We’ve visited both towns (Telluride recently and Breck many times before) and really enjoy our visits to both, filling…
If you are heading to Glenwood Springs, Colorado then you have probably already heard about the hot springs. The pool in Glenwood is the largest hot springs pool in the world! It truly is so big. I felt a little hesitant about going to Glenwood Hot Springs with my kids. Would it be fun for…
Hanging Lake, located in Glenwood Springs, is considered one of, or even THE, most beautiful hikes in Colorado. While the destination is quite breath taking, even the journey is beautiful along the way. This gorgeous hike is often rated difficult, so many wonder if they can hike Hanging Lake with kids. We recently did this…