Our travel adventures lead to high expectations. When Ryan turned 13, we surprised him with a trip to Chicago to see Hamilton, with just Jeff…
Dining in Aruba
This “One Happy Island” made for very happy bellies. The Caribbean is not generally known as a food destination, but that is not true of…
The Other Side of Aruba
While I was thrilled with the beautiful surf, sun, and sand of Aruba, Jeff wasn’t enamored. He prefers locations that are more off the beaten…
Under the Sea: SCUBA in Aruba
The whole family loves vacations centered around the water. We have experienced incredible snorkeling in Hawaii, Belize, and the Galapagos. While Jeff and I earned…
Staying and Playing in Aruba Away from the Resort Crowds
There are few things in the world better than warm ocean waves, a tropical drink, and hanging out beneath a beach umbrella with my toes…
Disneyland in a Day
With a day at Disney’s California Adventure under our belts, we were ready for the main event: Disneyland! We had noted the crowds outside of…
Conquering California Adventure in One Day
Many years ago, our kids asked us if, instead of buying them gifts for Christmas, we could instead buy them a trip. Santa and our…