I’ve been to Disneyland several times as a mom, starting when my daughter was just four-years-old. And each time I am probably just as excited—if not more!—than my daughter for our trip. I always do a bunch of research and planning to ensure that we were planning a trip to Disneyland on a budget (to keepRead more
A visit to Disneyland is worth it for the food alone! From churros to dole whips, hand dipped corn dogs to sandwiches, there is so much to choose from. But, the cost of eating in Disneyland can certainly add up. That’s why I asked my friends at Get Away Today for their advice regarding cheapRead more
One of the first things I did during a recent trip to Hawaii was research the best breweries on Oahu. Looking for microbreweries is something that my husband and I do whenever we travel — regardless if we’re headed to London or Argentina, we are always looking for a new brewery to experience. We’ve beenRead more
As a coffee connoisseur, I was excited to visit Kona coffee shops on our recent trip to Hawaii’s Big Island. Kona coffee beans are well-known across the United States and beyond. The weather and soil conditions in Kona, on the Big Island of Hawaii, create the perfect growing conditions for world-class coffee. Read ahead forRead more
This post covers things to do in Spokane with kids, but have you noticed that my husband and I often travel without our kids? It’s not that we don’t love them. And it’s not that we don’t love the family bonding time and the opportunity to show our kids the world. It’s that there reallyRead more
My husband and I went to Big Island of Hawaii for five nights over a long Memorial Day weekend. We ate out, we swam with sea turtles, we watched some of the most incredible sunsets I’ve ever seen…and getting and staying there only cost $675. Yep—with flights and accommodation together, we spent $675 for twoRead more
Sandpoint, Idaho, is somewhat of a hidden secret in the Pacific Northwest. Located in North Idaho approximately 60 miles south of the Canadian border, this small resort-like town is a year-round tourist destination. Home to the largest lake in Idaho and one of the best ski resorts in the entire Pacific Northwest, there is plentyRead more
No matter what you’re interested in as a traveler—culture, food, history—New York has it all, and at all price points. You can spend hundreds of dollars on front-row Broadway seats or you can see new shows for $15 at off-off-Broadway theaters. The New York food scene is impressive, and while you can drop hundreds ofRead more
I’m always looking for the best travel deals and my recent trip to Disneyland was no exception. Some say you can’t do the land of magic & Mickey on a budget, but I’m here to tell you that 1) you can (Experience Disneyland on a Budget is a great resource for planning a budget-friendly tripRead more
If you’ve been to Las Vegas before, maybe you remember Imperial Palace, the total dive hotel in between the Flamingo and Harrah’s? Well, it no longer exists. A few years ago it got a facelift and rebranded itself as The Linq. I recently stayed there and found it very affordable and in a great location. Read more