I have always wanted to stay at a Ritz-Carlton and when we were booking our Orlando family vacay, I knew that it would be the perfect opportunity. Relaxation and luxury necessarily didn’t come to mind when I had thought about Orlando. But I was wrong! The Ritz-Carlton Orlando is a retreat from all the chaos …
Before we checked out of the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, we already were planning our next trip. The five-star resort is one of our favorites; an ideal destination for a warm weather, family-friendly vacation. This was our second time here, and it certainly won’t be our last! We recruited some friends for this trip. Their daughter …
What do a 5-story spiral slide, 3-story climbing structure, live concerts, salsa dancing, and community meetups all have in common? They can all be discovered at Jack’s Urban Meeting Place, more commonly known as JUMP, a non-profit community center in the heart of downtown Boise. The most noticeable thing about JUMP is the massive and …
We were in the last moments of the championship air hockey game. Tied 6-6, brother vs. brother with seconds ticking off. Scott faked left, faked right, and boom……goaaaaaal! Though it was only a friendly game of air hockey at Wahooz Family Fun Zone, bragging rights were on the line. My family loves making everything a …
We recently spent an afternoon at the Children’s Museum of Idaho. The museum, located in the city of Meridian, is only a 20-minute drive from downtown Boise. This is the perfect place for kids ages 2 – 8 years to explore, use their imagination, and play. There are tons of hands-on exhibits — indoor and …
Hotel Ketchum is perfect for a dog-friendly vacay in the Idaho mountains. It is a motel-style hotel where the rooms are accessible from the outside, which is convenient when traveling with a pup. Because it is technically a motel, I wasn’t sure what to expect the rooms to look like. But I was pleasantly surprised …
We recently visited Hotel 43 in Boise, Idaho for a pup-cation with our dog, Cooper. It was the perfect spot to celebrate Cooper’s first birthday and give us an excuse for a getaway. The hotel is incredibly dog friendly. The staff was so welcoming to our pup, and there was even a welcome sign and …
When traveling to a new location, much of the planning is devoted to selecting the right hotel and activities. But what about packing the right travel accessories? Spending a little extra time on this aspect of traveling can go a long way in providing some peace of mind that one’s valuables are safe, secure, and …
Tamarack Resort Idaho is one of our favorite getaways when we’re looking for a quick trip out of town. Located just 90 miles north of Boise, it’s an easy outing with big rewards. Set amidst a rugged mountain landscape, the resort feels like a well-kept secret. It’s not only beautiful but has plenty of amenities. …
