Traveling with Monkeys

03/15/2018

This looks AWESOME. It’s going on our list. Anybody else love this idea as much as we do?

03/13/2018

This looks like an interesting piece to incorporate for our family outdoor aficionados! Thoughts?

03/07/2018

Secret beaches, quirky museums, swimming with manatees, and more. Learn how to explore the Gulf of Mexico with your family. Tampa Bay Clearwater Marine Aquarium Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Manatee Viewing Center The Dali Museum

Florida vacations run the gamut from bohemian-style parties in the Florida Keys to kid-crazy family-fun zones in Orlando. But there’s a semi-secret part of the Sunshine State that hides in plain sight along the Gulf Coast and Tampa Bay.

02/23/2018

Learn how to visit museums for free. Our own Domestic Budget Goddess, Bonnie Evans Anderson, provides all the inside details.

Enter: ASTC travel passport. If you’ve never heard of this, you are not alone. I still think it is the best-kept secret to how families visit museums for free.

02/21/2018

Traveling with kids can be intimidating, especially with a big family. Yoga instructor Whitnee Elaine shares some powerful tips on how to make your next family vacation a relaxing one.

Vacations are so great. Really, they can be some of the best times of our lives! But, unfortunately, they can also bring along unwanted stress. This article will teach you how to deal with stress on a family vacation. You may hate flying, leaving behind work, or just plain despise vacation preparati...

02/20/2018

Read more on one family's experience on a Disney Magic Cruise Line. Including a visit to Disney's own private island, Castaway Cay.

If you’ve ever dreamed of lying on a Bahamian beach, surrounded by crystal-blue waters, with a drink in your hand, and a gentle breeze wafting over you, this day will probably be your favorite of the entire Disney cruise. You spend all day at Castaway Cay (pronounced ‘key’), Disney’s own pri...

02/16/2018

Read more about Jamie's Disney Magic Cruise Line adventures! Two kids, one travel agent, one dad with a real sense of humor.

Our first morning onboard the Magic Disney Cruise found us in Key West, the southernmost part of the contiguous United States. Upon arriving in any port, options abound for shore excursions and activities. Some people seek adventures, others look for food and drink while others only want a relaxing....

02/14/2018

One of our writers just returned from a Disney Magic Cruise Line voyage. This article is the first of a 3-part series packed with tips, tricks, and stories to prepare your family for an exciting Disney Cruise.

The name Disney is synonymous with magic. If you’ve ever been to Walt Disney World or Disneyland, you’ve experienced the magic firsthand. However, the magic doesn’t stop when you leave the theme parks. Last month / In January 2018, my family and I discovered that the magic reaches all the way ...

02/12/2018

Bonnie Evans Anderson, TWM's own Domestic Budget Goddess, outlines a step-by-step approach on how to maximize your credit card use to help fund family vacations.

Travel credit cards aren’t all bad if you know how to use them wisely and they can be a huge asset to travelers. They are safer than cash, translate easily in other countries, and you can acquire HUGE rewards for using them.

02/09/2018

Is there anyone here who NOT love Dolly Parton? Did you know there was a theme park called Dollywood? Learn more about adventures in Parton-land and more activities in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Dolly Parton Dollywood Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

The term “folksy” doesn’t even begin to describe the foot-stomping, down-home, feel-good flavor of Pigeon Forge, a mountain enclave nestled within the famous Great Smokey Mountains of Tennessee.

02/05/2018

Your spouse isn't the only one who needs your attention this Valentine's Day. Here's how to discover your child's love language so you can make sure they feel loved! 💘

It’s February, the month we celebrate Valentine’s Day, the month of love! Most often we think of it as a day for romance and endeavor to make sure our significant other knows we care.

02/02/2018

Three steps to the PERFECT family vacation 🏖️:
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1) Relax in a hot spring. 😎

2) Watch your kids go polar bearing 🏊‍♂️(Jumping back and forth between the hot springs and the cold river. It's fun, we promise!)

3) Finish the day off with the BEST tacos 🌮 you'll ever taste.
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You won't want to miss this guide to a little slice of paradise that's just a drive away. We'll see you there!

Visit Colorado Pagosa Springs, Colorado Colorado

With dogsledding rides, luxury hot spring soaking, and killer tacos, this small Colorado town is an ideal family getaway. While there, we discovered abundant kids and family activities in Pagosa Springs that will suit everyone from deluxe divas to outdoor enthusiasts.