Vacation tips, tricks, and stories from around the globe
October is one of my absolute favorite times to travel—the summer crowds have dispersed, but the cold winter weather has yet to creep in. The only thing I don’t like is missing out on fall festivities at home in New England, especially surrounding Halloween. So, if you’re looking to enjoy a Halloween holiday away from […]
One of the reasons I started Showcase the World Travel is to help Moms plan stress-free family vacations. I spend a lot of time in Disney and Mom Facebook groups answering questions and helping Moms make the best decision for their families, and one of the most common questions is: “is the Halloween party worth […]
Sometimes a full week away just isn’t in the cards—between school schedules, work commitments, and, let’s be honest, the family calendar that somehow fills itself. But a quick weekend escape from Boston? That can be exactly the reset you need. I’ve noticed so many families around here fall into the same weekend loop: if you […]
It is not until you start planning your Disney vacation that you realize how large it actually is. Covering nearly 40 square miles, Walt Disney World Resort is about the size of San Francisco or two Manhattan islands. It houses 4 theme parks, 2 water parks, 25+ resorts, 3 championship golf courses, 2 mini […]
A water bottle is how much? After spending thousands of dollars on your vacation you can blow your souvenir budget pretty quickly on things that you need instead of the charm bracelet that would have been a magical memory of your trip. For some reason, the markup on water bottles really bothers my Dad. […]