Tag: Family Travel

Dresden and Nuremberg: A German Adventure Filled with History, Food, and Scenic Drives

Dresden and Nuremberg: A German Adventure Filled with History, Food, and Scenic Drives

Continuing our whirlwind tour through Germany, our next three days unfolded in the enchanting city of Dresden and the historic town of Nuremberg. Nestled in the heart of Dresden, the Star G Premium Hotel was the ideal spot to begin our exploration of the vibrant 

Two Unforgettable Days in Berlin, Germany: A Family Adventure

Two Unforgettable Days in Berlin, Germany: A Family Adventure

Berlin, Germany, a city that seamlessly blends history, culture, and modern sophistication served as the backdrop for two unforgettable days of exploration for our family of six. As we touched down at 8 a.m. and embarked on our journey, our adventure began with a twist 

An Epic Family Adventure: Our Two-Week Vacation in Germany

An Epic Family Adventure: Our Two-Week Vacation in Germany

Welcome to our unforgettable two-week family vacation in Germany! In this blog post, we will take you on a journey through the diverse and captivating cities and regions we explored as a family of six. From the vibrant metropolis of Berlin, to the charming medieval 

Jet-Setting in Style: A Luxurious Journey

Jet-Setting in Style: A Luxurious Journey

Embarking on a long-haul journey can be a thrilling experience, especially when you have the chance to indulge in the comforts of premium lounges and experience top-notch services. In this blog post, we’ll take you on a journey from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to John 

Winter Sports ARE in my future – bring on the cold!

Winter Sports ARE in my future – bring on the cold!

Don’t be afraid of the chilly temps….. For those of you that do not know me, I am allergic to cold! OK, well not technically allergic, but I HATE BEING COLD! So for our most important Colorado winter vacation, I spared no expense. I came 

Watching song lyrics come to life, and having the MOST epic adventure!

Watching song lyrics come to life, and having the MOST epic adventure!

There is a lovely song by singer Amy Grant, called Tender Tennessee Christmas, which contains the lyrics, “Now I know there’s more snow out in Colorado than my (Tennessee) roof will ever see”.  Reflecting on our ski trip, the word understatement comes to mind.  Throughout the 

Hiking Bell Rock was an exceptional choice for our last day in Sedona

Hiking Bell Rock was an exceptional choice for our last day in Sedona

On our very last morning in Sedona, Jeff and I grabbed a cup of coffee and headed out to walk the resort grounds while the kids slept.  We found a beautiful spot, surrounded by rocks and colorful flowering cacti, to watch the sun rise over Bell Rock. 

Bearizona – A Beary Wonderful Surprise in Williams, Arizona!

Bearizona – A Beary Wonderful Surprise in Williams, Arizona!

As we have shared in prior posts, relocation and laundry days are an inevitable part of family travel.  I am here to say this: don’t make the mistake of writing off travel and laundry days as “non-vacation” time.  Instead, make the most of those days by creatively 

The Grand Canyon – as grand as you might imagine!

The Grand Canyon – as grand as you might imagine!

When researching how to plan our trip to the Grand Canyon – where to go, what to see, how to accomplish the most in our time there – we encountered literally thousands of suggested plans and adventurous itineraries: helicopter tours into the canyon, trips down 

Making the most of a travel day…and why that matters!

Making the most of a travel day…and why that matters!

After three days in the Las Vegas area, we awoke on a Tuesday to begin our journey East to the Grand Canyon.  Originally, when we started planning our Southwest adventure, we considered moving North out of Vegas, through southern Utah, and making our way down to