We’ve been regularly road tripping across Florida, and after doing Jacksonville to Miami, Panama City to Tampa, and more, I’ve found the best Florida road trip yet — Fort Myers to Marco Island. This Southwest Florida road trip is...
Christmas in Orlando Day Trip to the Gaylord Palms

If you’re considering a trip to Orlando this holiday season, I’ve found one of the best family-friendly experiences in the area, and it has nothing to do with a crowded theme park. It’s also technically in Kissimmee, but what’s...
Family-Friendly Outdoor Adventures in Ocala, Florida

Needing to get outside, you say? How about horseback riding, zip lining, and swimming in crystal clear springs? Ocala is conveniently situated for Florida road trips. It’s in the center of the northern half of the state, on the...
Sarasota: Florida’s Perfect Road Trip Destination

Is Sarasota the ideal road trip destination for families visiting Florida? I think so. While cities like Miami and Orlando are fun, Sarasota punches well above its weight when it comes to culture, food, and family entertainment. With a...
What to do on Road Trips – Metal Detecting in the Outdoors

As the weather gets warmer, there are so many activities that you and your family can do in the outdoors. Whether, you want to take a road trip, go out camping or go for a picnic at the beach,...
Beyond the Beach: Florida Road Trip From Tampa to Panama City

A Florida vacation conjures up images of surf and sun, but what if you’re not feeling beachy? Take a trip along Florida’s Gulf Coast, and you’ll be surprised how much there is to do that doesn’t involve sand. Here’s...
Single Mom Cruise Vacation

Vacationing as a single mom is a bit of a paradox. The location may scream VACATION but the days and nights still feel like continuous work as you cook, clean, discipline and care-for your kids solo- just like any...
A Magical History Tour of Colonial Williamsburg

“History is boring.” What parent hasn’t heard that lament from a child at least once? It’s what my kids said when they heard we were headed to Colonial Williamsburg, touted as a living history museum. Cue groans and protests from the...