Santa Barbara has long been a perfect weekend getaway destination for Californians (such as yours truly). Right in the beautiful central coast of California, it has great weather, great ocean activities, culture, and fine dining; all aspects of delightful ... [ Read More ]
Outdoor Adventure in Ruidoso, New Mexico
The days are growing shorter, leaves are starting to turn, and kids are heading back to school.... fall is definitely in the air! I've got autumn getaways on the brain, happily checking out all the cool outdoor things to do in Ruidoso, New Mexico. This ... [ Read More ]
Back-to-School Lunchbox and Water Bottle Ideas
It's that time of year (back-to-school!) when kids are trotting off to school with lunchboxes in hand. What's funny is I've been doing the same thing as a working mom all summer long. Every day I pack my water bottle and lunchbox with a protein packed salad, ... [ Read More ]
Three Aviation-Themed Books Worth Reading
Yesterday I was teaching a safety-themed class to a group of first-time flight attendants. Only one of the twenty-five students had any previous flight attendant experience. As I talked about and explained the responsibility they had in their future jobs, it ... [ Read More ]
Chicago à deux: Explorations in the Windy City
As my daughters get older and find their own interests, activities, and life outside my orbit, I've been trying to focus more on my relationship with my husband. Too often it is easy to let life roll along, day in and day out, a kiss goodbye in the morning, a ... [ Read More ]
Comfortable, Classy Stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Denver
I spent most of the winter and spring staying in budget hotels (motels!) throughout Colorado, traipsing around the state attending my kids' volleyball tournaments and track meets. I'm all about saving my pennies for these frequent trips, and take no issue with ... [ Read More ]
Small Town Gems in Montana
Road tripping through Montana soon? Or thinking about it? I sure am after reading about the cute small towns that dot this expansive state out West. I love the idea of taking my time, making my way through the mountainous state, stopping not only to admire all ... [ Read More ]
Great Wolf Lodge with Teenage Kids
The Vacation Gals contributor Debbie Abrams Kaplan visited Great Wolf Lodge in the Poconos this spring with her teenagers. Here's her report! When we got back from a weekend at Great Wolf Lodge, my kids and I immediately went off in our own directions. We ... [ Read More ]
Take Great Travel Photos
To take great travel photos has never been easier; even iPhones and other smartphones come with really terrific cameras these days. But how to take great travel photos is more than simply pointing your phone at a mountain or bridge and hoping for the best. ... [ Read More ]
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