Family travel on points and miles
If you happen to be in Seattle, Washington and are looking to combine your stay in the city with some quick day trips, we’ve compiled a few ideas for you. Seattle is surrounded by mountains and evergreen forests, and islands. Moreover, there are three National Parks in the proximity to the city! But if you only have a day to explore the area and cannot afford a long trip, don’t worry! Here are some suggestions for short day-trip destinations from Seattle.
Recently our family spent a few days in Seattle, Washington. We can’t believe that after ten years of living in Northern California, we just made our way up to Emerald City. Seattle is famously known as the birthplace of Starbucks and grunge music, and it’s a major technology hub with the headquarters of Amazon and Microsoft. It’s located in the Northwest part of the U.S. and is beautifully surrounded by mountains, evergreen forests, and water.
We only had three days to explore the city, yet tried to squeeze in as many popular tourist attractions as possible (and did a pretty good job, I must say). So let’s take a look at some family-friendly activities in Seattle!
San Juan Bautista, California, is a charming town with early California history landmarks. It is home to one of California’s most scenic and well-preserved Spanish-era missions, Mission San Juan Bautista. Surrounded by Galilan Mountain Range and Flint Hills and located on San Andreas Fault, San Juan Bautista has a nationally registered historic district, a quaint Main Street, and historic adobes. It’s a true gem for history buffs and architecture enthusiasts!
We absolutely fell in love with the little town and had the pleasure of visiting it multiple times throughout the years. We think it is a perfect destination for a day trip from the San Francisco Bay Area and one of the towns not to miss when you are in that part of California. In this blog post, we will highlight the top 10 things to do in San Juan Bautista.
Pinnacles National Park is the newest National Park in California (a former National Monument), established in 2013. Interestingly, it is one of California’s least visited National Parks (along with Lassen Volcanic National Park, which we visited last year).
The unique rock formations – pinnacles – that dominate Pinnacles National Park were formed 23 million years ago due to volcanic activity and tectonic plate shifts. Today, this National Park spans across 26,000 acres of mostly wilderness.
Undoubtedly, Pinnacles is the perfect place to go if you’re looking for peace and relaxation. Surrounded by untouched nature, you can explore the area by hiking, rock climbing, or walking through the caves.
We recently visited one of the most popular family theme parks in California – LEGOLAND Resort. This theme park is a homage to the famous interlocking LEGO building bricks, with more than 60 million LEGO bricks throughout the park! What’s more, LEGOLAND California Resort offers various family-friendly entertainment activities.
Did you know there are ten LEGOLAND Parks worldwide – in California, New York, Florida, Denmark, Germany, Japan, the UK, South Korea, Dubai, and Malaysia?
Interestingly, this was the first theme park we had ever visited, and the girls were really excited. In this blog post, we highlighted some aspects you should know before visiting LEGOLAND California Resort and things not to miss while you are there.
The little Caribbean island country of Saint Kitts and Nevis (officially called the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis) is considered to be a great destination for family travel.
Interestingly, in the 1600’s, the islands of St. Kitts and Nevis were recognized as separate entities, colonized by different countries, and reunited in the 19th century. Today St. Kitts and Nevis welcomes millions of tourists from around the globe, offering pristine beaches, luxury lodging, Caribbean culinary experience, and a glimpse into Caribbean history.
Let’s take a look at some things you need to know before visiting St. Kitts and Nevis and attractions you can’t miss while you are there!
As a family that loves to travel, we always look for ways to make our trips more comfortable and stress-free. After hearing about the benefits of Global Entry, we decided to apply for the program to see how it could help us on our international travels with our two young children.
In this post, we will share our personal experience getting Global Entry with kids and how it has made a difference in our travels.
Traveling with kids is not only a fun way to explore new places but also an opportunity to teach your kids about different cultures. Exposing children to different ways of life can broaden their horizons, increase their empathy, and help them develop a more inclusive mindset.
Over the years, we had the privilege of traveling to various countries, including Peru, The Bahamas, and Turkey, among others. Through our travels, we’ve learned valuable lessons about different cultures and developed a deep appreciation for the diversity of the world.
In this post, we’ll explore some ways to teach kids about different cultures through travel.
Did you know there are 424 units in the U.S. National Park System, including 63 National Parks, 19 National Preserves, and 83 National Monuments? If you are a nature enthusiast and love hiking and exploring – a National Park might be a perfect place to visit. We have been to 20 National Parks with kids and still have a long way to go before we visit them all, but we can already say that they are unique and breathtaking.
Nonetheless, when it comes to visiting National Parks with the little ones, there are some common things to consider, ranging from planning your visit to participating in the park’s programs. In this post, we will talk about everything you need to know about visiting National Parks with kids.
Traveling with kids can be a wonderful experience, but it can also be challenging. From organizing and packing everything you need to keeping your kids entertained and comfortable during flights and road trips, there are many factors to consider.
However, with some planning and preparation, you can make your family vacation more enjoyable and stress-free for everyone. In this blog post, we’ve compiled a list of the top family-friendly travel hacks to help you save space in your luggage, keep your kids entertained on long flights, and make your trip as smooth and less stressful as possible.