If you’re planning a family trip to Disneyland and are looking for a luxurious, fancy hotel… click out of this post. While I do enjoy lux hotels, we always stay at a budget hotel (2- or 3-star) when we visit Disneyland. Why? Because we use it as a place to sleep at night (plus midday […]
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Are you trying to figure out where to stay in Chicago with your family? I spent a few days in Chicago with my 10-year-old to see a WNBA game and found a safe, convenient area and comfortable, clean, budget-friendly hotel for our stay. Why listen to me? I enjoy hotel research, and I’ve got a
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Looking for a gorgeous, well-run, family-friendly resort in the Maldives? Emerald Faarufushi may be the place for you! I stayed on Emerald Faarufushi for 13 days with my family of 5 (kids ages 3 (almost 4), 7, 10). It’s a beautiful, small island with top-notch service. The resort pays close attention to small but meaningful
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Are your kids hooked on the idea of sliding from your overwater villa deck into the clear, turquoise Indian Ocean? Or… maybe you’re hooked on the idea? Of the almost-200 resorts registered by the Maldives Ministry of Tourism, only a handful of them have water slides. I’ve listed them below, including which villa types have
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My son and I recently had the opportunity to spend a few nights in a ryokan – a traditional Japanese inn – in Kyoto. We based ourselves for three nights in Kyoto’s Kagihei Ryokan. We appreciated our time in the family-run inn, and I wanted to share our experience so you can decide if a
Are you pondering a trip to Tokyo with your kids, but wondering where you should stay? Maybe you’ve already booked your flight and now you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed with the size of Tokyo and the choices for hotels and apartments. Either way, let’s take a look at where you may want to stay in
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If you’re planning a trip to the Maldives with your family, you may be feeling a little overwhelmed with all of the resort options and possibilities. I know I was when I planned our first trip! I’ve put together this list of questions that you may want to ask your resort, which cover topics like:
Are you trying to decide which type of villa to stay at an island resort in the Maldives? We recently vacationed in the Maldives with our kids, and after researching our options, we chose a beach villa. Most resorts offer both options, although many resorts limit families to stays in beach villas. Some resorts, like
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Updated March 6, 2025 My family (me, my husband, and boys ages almost-3, 6, 9) just returned from an amazing 10-day family trip to the Maldives – and we already want to go back. We had an amazing time at our resort. The hours (and hours) I spent researching paid off – it was a
Are you trying to decide where to stay with your family in the Maldives? There are hundreds of options for places to stay in the Maldives – from casual guesthouses to mega-luxury resorts and everything in between. Look no further! I’ve just returned from a magical 10 day trip to Iru Fushi with my family
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