Endless freshwater views. Bonfire pits primed for s'mores. The most charming downtown filled with quaint shops and diners. Hikes galore. Ice cream aplenty. It's as if Northern Michigan's Traverse City tumbled out of a family-friendly dream.
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My Airbnb Wish List: Family-Friendly Michigan Vacation Rentals
Catch me cozy on the couch on a weeknight evening and it's likely I'll be scrolling through my phone. Not on Facebook or Instagram (okay, maybe Instagram), but the Airbnb app. Looking for new listing gems, off-season discounts and interior design that makes me swoon. And - of course - the prerequisite: family friendliness.
Kauai: Galivanting around the Garden Isle
For three weeks, our family of four (plus one set of grandparents) canvassed Kauai. From the relaxed and sunny South Shore to the more adventurous and remote North Shore, we - and our trusted minivan rental - sought out all that the isle had to offer, which we've bundled up below to hopefully assist in… Continue reading Kauai: Galivanting around the Garden Isle
Finding Zen in Joshua Tree
California's Mohave Desert wasn't just a remote retreat; it was the kickoff to seven months of global travel for our family. Along with the arid environment and expansive views came all of our emotional baggage - the slow adjustment to life without 9-to-5 jobs (and steady income), nearby family and friends, and the transition to full-time parenting and 24/7 general togetherness.
Maine on the Move: A Coastal Road Trip
I’d love to romanticize the reason we packed our bags and flew to Maine. But the truth is that we were too scared to fly further than two hours the first time we had our kid in tow. So, we paired proximity with butter-drenched lobster rolls and ocean views, and had ourselves a vacation plan.
Departing DTW 