Family travel Archives - Page 4 of 6

Family Travel: 10 Tips for Renting a Vacation Home with Kids

July 13, 2017

We love to travel as a family and we have just about outgrown a hotel room. Typically we now have to get two rooms and given how young the kids are, connecting rooms or a suite are the only option. This summer we decided to try a HomeAway vacation rental. We hesitated in the past, mainly because I was always nervous… Read More

Family Travel: Lancaster, PA Top 10

July 12, 2017

Last week we traveled to Lancaster, Pennsylvania. I have been there a few time over the years and each time we love it more and more. For us, it’s only a 2 hour drive, yet we feel like we really escape. All four of my children love animals and farms. So naturally, Amish country is a great place to entertain… Read More

Visiting Dutch Wonderland: Tips and Favorites by Age

July 8, 2017

Coupon Code: Use code ChipingMomsSBlog17 for $4 off tickets for Dutch Wonderland We spent last week we visiting Dutch Wonderland in Lancaster, PA. This is the second time we have visited this amusement park and the first time with all four kids. Dutch Wonderland has become one of my favorite places to visit with kids. We’ve written about it a few times… Read More

How to Plan a Family Vacation to Australia

July 6, 2017

We are thrilled to have Keri Hedrick guest posting today. I’ve followed along with her family travels via Instagram for a while now. Keri is the blogger behind Our Globetrotters – following her adventures travelling and living overseas with her husband and 3 young children. Born to British parents in New Zealand, raised in Australia and travelling the world for… Read More

Family Travel: Marathon Turtle Hospital, Florida Keys

June 27, 2017

We are thrilled to have Christine Knight guest posting on the blog today. I have enjoying keeping up with her travels for a while now. Christine is based in Sydney, Australia. She writes about navigating the world and parenthood at adventurebaby.org. Follow along with Christine Knight on Social Media: Instagram // Twitter // Facebook A must-see on a road trip through the Keys, the… Read More

Family Travel: Kennebunkport, Maine

June 21, 2017

We just got back from a trip to Kennebunkport, Maine with kids. It was our first family trip to Maine. We like to try new places each summer, but we loved Maine so much, we are already planning next year’s trip. I’ve wanted to visit Maine for years, but put it off due to how long it was going to… Read More

5 Reasons to Stay at The Hershey Lodge

June 14, 2017

We recently went to Hershey Park for the first time. We stayed at the Hershey Lodge and really enjoyed it. The kids loved Hershey and it’s a place we will definitely go back to soon. I was thinking about whether or not we would stay at the Hershey Lodge again for a return visit. In weighing the pros and cons,… Read More

10 Things to Have in Your Carry On Bag

June 2, 2017

Flying with kids is not easy. We do it because we love to travel, but I assure you I do not think flying with 4 kids is fun. That being said, the tough years of plane travel with kids is quick – before you know it they’ll entertain themselves while you page through magazines and enjoy a drink. I remember the… Read More

Mystic, CT Top 10

June 1, 2017

Over spring break we visited Mystic, CT for the first time. It was easy to get to (about 1 min off I-95), family friendly and a lot of fun. I would highly recommend visiting. It could be a quick 1 hour rest stop on road trip north or south on 95, a quick overnight trip or a place to visit… Read More

Summer Travel Planning {& 5 Favorite East Coast Beaches}

May 17, 2017

Memorial Day Weekend, the official start to summer, is just 10 days away. In the weeks to come, the kids will all be out of school for the summer and family vacation time will begin. Now that 2 of my 4 are in school, I look forward to the summer so we can travel more as a family and spend… Read More