5 Days Til Fiji!

Posted on Nov 4, 2015

Remember way back in March when I told you we would be headed to Fiji soon? Well, after many months of planning, we are 5 days away from taking a trip that I have dreamed about since I was a child. I can’t wait to experience the exotic sites, smells, and tastes with the adventure and romance of Fiji. 3 amazing resorts are sponsoring us to come visit Fiji for a second honeymoon and share our experience with you! Here, have a look at...

5 Life Lessons My Childhood Travel Taught Me

Posted on Oct 31, 2015

Some of my happiest memories as a kid are from when our family was traveling. My mother had us booked on all kinds of adventures for most weekends and vacations and we loved it! At the time, I just enjoyed the ride – mostly! But now, looking back, I realize that our travels had a much bigger impact on me than I thought. Here are 5 Life Lessons My Childhood Travel Taught Me #1 of 5 Life Lessons My Childhood Travel Taught Me To broaden...

A Fall Day Trip – Apple Picking in Oak Glen, CA

Posted on Oct 27, 2015

One of my favorite fall traditions growing up back east was to go apple picking. I have such fond memories of us gathering together as a family to go walk among trees bearing delicious, life-giving fruit for us to pick and eat. Laughing together, helping each other and then spending days making every kind of apple recipe we could find. Of course I want to share this experience with my kids. Just because we are west coasters now does...

6 Things You Never Need To Pack When Traveling

Posted on Oct 23, 2015

Everyone is always telling us what we need to pack. When you are packing for families, the lists can get quite long and the feeling that you are forgetting something never quite goes away! So, instead of adding to the list, here I am going to share 6 things you never need to pack when traveling. Today, we are going to shorten the packing list! 6 Things You Never Need To Pack When Traveling #1 of Things You Never Need To Pack When...

Our Malibu Staycation – Mama Loves Family Travel

Posted on Oct 20, 2015

Mama Loves Family Travel – Our Malibu Staycation

Posted on Oct 18, 2015

Family Travel is not about how far you go, or even where you go. Family Travel is about taking time to explore and experience something new together as a family. Even if it is right in your own town! There are so many fun things here in Malibu that we have always wanted to check out and never seem to have the time to do. So we decided it would be fun to check into The Malibu Beach Inn for a weekend staycation… and to share it all with...

6 Spooky Family Travel Ideas

Posted on Oct 7, 2015

I know, I know, you have never really thought of Halloween as a good time for travel. But the fact of the matter is that it really is a great time for family travel! Being that Halloween falls on the shoulder season for many resorts, there are awesome last-minute deals to be found everywhere. Book a last-minute flight, Save big with these hot lodging deals at Expedia.com, plan a road trip someplace creepy or grab tickets to a local...

4 Reasons to Travel During the Shoulder Season

Posted on Oct 3, 2015

Tired of battling the crowds during what is supposed to be your one week of vacation during the year? Have you had enough of paying top prices only to be treated like part of a herd? Well then, it sounds like you need to consider traveling during the shoulder season! There are so many great deals during this short period of time, it is hard not to take advantage… if you’re in the know! What is the Shoulder Season? Shoulder season is...

Kidvasion in San Diego – Kids are Free for the Month of October

Posted on Oct 2, 2015

Looking for an affordable, spontaneous, last-minute family trip idea? Than San Diego is calling your name! With over 100+ kids free options to choose from during the month of October, San Diego is the perfect place for a spontaneous family vacation! A Little About San Diego San Diego is consistently rated as one of North America’s top family destinations. You can find world-class family attractions, unique arts and cultural displays,...

5 Tips on How to Survive Multigenerational Travel

Posted on Sep 29, 2015

Traveling with the whole family is a great way to make memories and create bonds that will last a lifetime. However, if you play the role of both parent and child on the trip, as I do, it can be quite tricky. We have a trip to Palm Springs coming up with my parents.  Everyone is really looking forward to it and I want it to go as smoothly as possible. Thankfully, this is not my first multigenerational travel trip! By following a few...