Phoenix
After breakfast at the hotel in Tucson, we made the drive to Phoenix for our last leg of the vacation. If Tucson is desert and cactus, Phoenix is desert and palm trees. And we have been...
Kapalua
If you can stay in only one place on Maui, we recommend west Maui in either Ka’anapali or Kapalua Bay. West Maui has a little bit of the best from all areas of the island including...
Wailea
Wailea is on the sunny side of Maui, protected from rain by the dormant volcano Haleakala. For this reason, it attracts the larger hotels which can promise more days of sunshine as well as large intricate...
The Road to Hana
The Road to Hana ranks as one of our top three activities we have ever done if only for the beautiful views and uniqueness. But first a few quick notes. Time. Many people drive the Road...
Paia
Paia ranks as one of our favorite, less known small towns (along with Ojai and Springdale). The atmosphere is best described by those who call Paia home including Willie Nelson, Owen Wilson and Woody Harrelson –...
Chicago Itinerary
For many couples and families, a long weekend in Chicago can be a quick and relaxing break. With an amazing skyline, friendly people, great music and wonderful food, spending three or four days in the Windy...
Disneyland
Disneyland is well Disneyland. With children, you can’t really go wrong surprising them with a few days at the parks. And the California version of Disney is much smaller than the combined parks in Florida so...
Catalina Island
Catalina Island is a very unique experience and offers a number of things for families to do with some planning. It is a popular day trip for Los Angeles residents coming over to explore the island,...
