by Steffy McCourt | Jun 17, 2025 | Family Adventures, USA |
When I was a young mom, I used to dream of tropical beach getaways. Now I dream of a place where someone else tells my kids to stop cannonballing. As a mom of three boys (15, 13, and 11), I’ve learned that the key to a successful family vacation is water and a...
by Steffy McCourt | Jun 8, 2025 | Destinations, Europe, Family Adventures, Traveling with Teens |
Visiting the Vatican can be one of the most unforgettable journeys your family takes… but only if you plan ahead. With over 6 million visitors annually(!), the Vatican Museums, St. Peter’s Basilica, and the Sistine Chapel are among the busiest tourist sites in...
by Steffy McCourt | May 16, 2025 | Family Adventures, Midwest, USA |
When I told my three boys, ages 15, 13, and 11, that we were heading to Mansfield, Ohio for the weekend, they gave me the usual skeptical look reserved for any destination that doesn’t include a beach or roller coaster. But by the time we drove away, they were...
by Steffy McCourt | May 2, 2025 | Family Adventures, South East, Traveling with Teens, USA |
Planning a Walt Disney World vacation with teens feels a little like hopping onto a roller coaster – exhilarating, unpredictable, and, honestly, a little dizzying at times. With three boys ages 15, 13, and 11, our Disney trip was all about finding thrill...
by Steffy McCourt | Apr 8, 2025 | Family Adventures, Midwest, USA |
A trip to a Midwest theme park is a rite of passage for any family with kids who love roller coasters, water slides, or eating funnel cake for lunch. After enough summers spent chasing three energetic boys across wave pools and standing in long lines for...