Travel burnout. I’ve been there before, and that’s where I am again. This is hard for me, as a travel blogger, to admit (and please don’t fire me, Leana!) How did this happen? Trips Galore I started the year looking forward to all of our planned trips. We really just had three major vacations planned—a […]
Archives for August 2017
Why My Family Prefers Disney Cruise Line over Disney World
Most of my friends and family consider me to be a Disney Freak. It seems like every year, somehow, my family ends up doing something Disney-related. I grew up visiting Disney World with my own family, and then I worked for Disney in California. I can’t help it if I’m a little biased towards Disney! […]
Barcelona: Russians, Strikes, Lingerie Billboards and Man Buns
Few months ago my family had a chance to stop in Barcelona for five nights, before continuing the journey to my native Belarus. These are my stories. I was taken aback by how large Barcelona actually is. I knew it was a major city, but I was still surprised by the scale of it all, including […]
A Mommy’s Dilemma: Burn Hilton Points or Go for New IHG Promo?
And I’m the mommy in question. My husband and me rarely get away anywhere without the kids. In fact, it’s been almost a year since our last escape from the munchkins. And to be honest, right now I’m going a little cuckoo for cocoa puffs. Where is my Martha Stewart wine? Oops, it’s only 9 in […]
Few Affordable Lodging Options for Visiting Legoland in Florida
I’ve written a few times about my family’s love for Legoland. If you have small kids, definitely consider coming here after you get your Disney “fix”. Or (crazy thought?) skip Magic Kingdom and focus entirely on Legoland during one of your trips to the Sunshine state. In my opinion, the best age to bring kids is […]
Miles and Points Recap: New IHG Accelerate, Wyndham Promo, Asia Miles Discovery and More
This is a brief news recap from last week. For faster updates, follow Miles For Family on Twitter or check the feed on the right side of the blog. 1) New IHG Accelerate promo is up and you can register for it here The stay has to take place between September 1st and December 3rd. I’m on the fence as to […]