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Key West with Kids: Top Tips for an Unforgettable Vacation

Are you planning a family vacation to Key West? If so, you’re in for a treat! With its history, diverse culture, easy-access beaches (limited as they may be), and unique attractions, Key West with kids is the perfect destination for an unforgettable getaway. But where do you start? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Planning Florida Keys vacations is something we do every year.

Since we’ve been to Key West so many times, we’re sharing out expert tips and tricks to ensure a smooth and enjoyab...

Key West’s 24 North Hotel – Budget Friendly, Sunset View and Awesome Pool for Kids

When you’re visiting Key West, you want to stay somewhere that’s low key and pleasant to return to each night. The 24 North Hotel is right next door to the Gates Hotel Key West, and both are great budget options for a getaway to the last of the Florida Keys. The 24 North has something the Gates doesn’t though, and that’s a sunset view.

We’ve got the details on staying at the 24 North Hotel in Key West as well as some great tips for how to have a unique visit to KW. We enjoyed staying here wit...

Review of the Gates Hotel in Key West: Budget Accommodations for a Lovely, Quiet Vacation

The Gates Hotel in Key West is a great budget option for staying in the city. Key West hotels tend to be a lot pricier than people expect, so finding an option that is good for a family vacation is key. The gates hotel is in a quiet location a bit away from the action, but it’s everything you need for a wonderful trip to Key West.

We’ve got the whole scoop on the gates hotel in Key West and why we like it when we are doing the Florida Keys on a budget. In addition to our review of the propert...

Maine Summer Road Trip – An Easy Itinerary for a Unique Week in Maine

We love spending time in Maine and really enjoy visiting in summer months. Winter in Maine is fun and beautiful, but such a different vibe, and if you’re not into the cold and snow, may not be for you. So here we have our summer itinerary for spending a week in Maine. This can easily be turned from a week into two weeks, so do what you need to do for your vacation. This Maine road trip includes everything from the iconic coves and lighthouses of the coast to the waterfalls and lakes in the Highl...

Western Wyoming Road Trip – Awesome Fossils, Cowboys and Epic Scenery

Every state has several different road trip options you could plan for. The western Wyoming road trip is great to do with kids and shows a very diverse side of the state. Whether you are interested in science or indigenous history or cowboy history, you’ll find it all on our Western Wyoming road trip itinerary.

So many people, myself included, plan trips to Wyoming with the sole purpose of going to Yellowstone National Park or the Grand Tetons. We were invited to have our own Western Wyoming ...

Staying at the Perry Hotel in Key West: Off the Beaten Path and Worth It

A city like Key West has so many options for places to stay and it makes it so you both have lots of choices and you can get overwhelmed with where to stay. The Perry Hotel and Marina on Stock Island (part of Key West) is a great option if you want to be close enough to everything going on in Key West, but be detached enough that it’s peaceful. At first glance you might look at a map and say “What?! That’s way far away from everything!” but it’s not and we’ll explain why it’s a great choice.

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Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser: What to Expect and What I LOVED

UPDATED August 2023: Sadly, Disney has decided to move the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser into mothballs. The unique resort hotel experience, that I thought was really cool and perhaps too unusual, is no longer available for guests. If Disney decides to do anything with the property or concept, I’ll be sure to update the blog with the info, but in the meantime, we’ll all need to enjoy Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to the fullest.

I’ll keep this article live on our site for anyone who’s curious and...

Marathon’s Grassy Flats Resort: Quiet Escape in the Middle Florida Keys

It’s such a treat how often we get to visit the Florida Keys, and each time we get to try out different properties for our accommodations. The Grassy Flats Resort on Marathon is a winner if you’re looking for a nice property with enough amenities to be pleasantly comfortable, but not so inclusive that you just stay on property without ever exploring. I think that’s why I really enjoyed our stay there.

I’ve got the scoop on the Grassy Flats Resort and Beach Club, details on the rooms and on-pr...

Our Favorite Wildlife Tours in the Florida Keys, From Kayaking to Ocean Safaris

We get a lot of questions about specific tours we enjoy in the Florida Keys and where to see the best wildlife. Thankfully we have lots of experience in the Keys and have awesome recommendations! One thing we always like to say when we get asked about specific experiences is that we are sure to write about the ones we love and think are worthwhile. If we’ve done a tour and didn’t love it, we let the operator know directly. These wildlife tours in the Florida Keys are the ones we really enjoy and...

Wildlife in the Florida Keys: Favorite Creatures and Tips for Amazing Sightings

I love seeing wildlife in the Florida Keys, and with each visit it gets better and better. I know that not everyone is as adventurous as my family and I, so we chatted about what our favorite wildlife we’ve seen in the Florida Keys has been and made a great list of where and how to see some of the coolest creatures.

Something to remember though whenever you’re hoping to see wild animals of any sort, they are WILD, meaning that they may or may not be where you are at the moment. From the very ...