On my family’s recent trip to France and Switzerland, we primarily stayed in two apartment rentals. Everyone had their own bed, we had 3 separate bedrooms plus a kitchen and washer/dryer in each. The extra space really made the trip comfortable for my six family members. Next summer, we’re returning to Europe for a cruise. […]

Switzerland trip report so far: Back from Europe! First Impressions and Takeaways, How We Accidentally Saw the Tour de France Live, Switzerland Part 1: Murren, Schilthorn, Allmendhubel and Paragliding, Wengen, our car-free Swiss Alps home base, and Switzerland Part 2: Jungraujoch, Top of Europe, Switzerland Part 3: Mannlichen Hike, Interlaken and Schynige Platte I’m enjoying […]

I got what I paid for: My cheap family cruise on MSC Seashore: I’ve always heard good things about MSC Cruises, but this review on TPG is definitely deterring me from booking one with my family. No free self-serve ice cream? That’s a deal breaker for my kids. It seems like a small thing, but […]

I can live without first and business class seats on flights, my family can manage without airport lounges (although they are certainly nice to have!). However, one travel luxury my family would be lost without is TSA PreCheck. We fly at least four times a year, and zipping through the fast lane at the airport […]

Switzerland trip report so far: Back from Europe! First Impressions and Takeaways, How We Accidentally Saw the Tour de France Live, Switzerland Part 1: Murren, Schilthorn, Allmendhubel and Paragliding, Wengen, our car-free Swiss Alps home base, and Switzerland Part 2: Jungraujoch, Top of Europe Another installment on our adventures in Switzerland! Männlichen to Kleine Scheidegg […]

Good morning! Warning: This is a rant post. I submitted a claim on my travel insurance 2 1/2 months ago, and it still hasn’t been paid. It hasn’t been denied, either. The company hasn’t asked me for more information, more receipts, etc. The claim has just been met with complete silence. Nothing. Nada. I did […]