Planning Your Trip to Sanibel Island Public Beaches

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Sanibel Island is one of Florida’s best-kept secrets. The Sanibel Island public beaches are best known for their soft sugar sand, their quiet atmosphere and for being the best shell beaches in Florida. Sanibel Island is unique in the fact that most islands stretch north to south, but Sanibel Island and neighboring Captiva Island actually face east to west which …

Everything You Need to Know to Have a Family Friendly Mardi Gras in Lake Charles

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If you are looking for a family friendly Mardi Gras destination than Lake Charles, Louisiana is your best bet. Located in Southwest Louisiana, Lake Charles is a beautiful and comfortable city to spend an extended weekend getaway for a cultural immersion of cajun and family friendly Mardi Gras celebrations. Before I went to Lake Charles for Mardi Gras, my understanding …

10 National Parks That Should be on Your Family’s Bucket List

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National Parks are America’s treasures and they offer an amazing opportunity for families to reconnect, unplug and enjoy time together in a naturally beautiful setting. Some of our fondest travel memories have been from spending a day together in a National Park. There is always so much to see and explore, usually a good hike to take, a scenic drive, …

10 Things You Should Know Before Visiting Siesta Key Public Beach

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Siesta Key beach is one of the most famous beaches in Florida known for its many family-friendly amenities, sugar-white sand, and beautiful turquoise waters. If you are within at least two hours driving distance from Siesta Key Beach, Florida Gulf Coast’s number one beach, it’s definitely worth the visit.  Due to its popularity and amazing amenities, a little bit of …

Ten Family Friendly Campgrounds You Don’t Want To Miss

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After 18 months of traveling full-time on the road with a family of six, we’ve learned that not all campgrounds are created equal, especially when it comes to families. There are certain amenities that make RV resorts stand out mini golf, heated pool, hiking, biking, fitness center, the list goes on and on. Of course, you can’t beat an amazing …