While Seattle is known for its coffee, weather, arts & culture and food scene, it is also a very kid friendly destination for families to visit all year round. My family recently visited and stayed at the Hotel Monaco in Seattle by Kimpton for two nights. Gorgeous, Chic and Modern Located in the heart of downtown Seattle on 4th Street and a short distance from … [Read more...]
Get Your Quack On: Ride the Ducks of Seattle
Last month, my family and I enjoyed a tour of Seattle with Ride The Ducks. Is it a bus? Is it a boat? It's Both! Ride the Ducks offers visitors and Seattle-ites an engaging and educational tour of Seattle aboard an amphibious bus - a vehicle that can drive on land and cruise in the water. With two pick up points, Westlake Center (near the shopping mall in downtown … [Read more...]
Renting a Car at Disney World
My husband and I spend weeks debating about whether we need a rental car when we plan a trip to Walt Disney World. There are hundreds of affordable car rental companies like Alamo Orlando that have several car pick up locations including the airport so it's never a question of vehicle availability. 3 Reasons Why You Should Rent a Car 1. You Want Flexibility Many … [Read more...]
The Butterfly Conservatory – Niagara Falls, Ontario
On our drive home from Rochester, NY we stopped by the Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory for a pit stop and to stretch our legs. Before heading into the conservatory, visitors are asked to watch a short video which gives some background information about the butterflies and the conservatory. Inside the conservatory, guests will have the opportunity to see over 2000 … [Read more...]
Sticky Lips BBQ in Rochester, NY
BBQ in Rochester? Not exactly the first thing that came to my mind when planning our weekend road trip but definitely something that should be on your "to do" list if you're visiting. Sticky Lips BBQ Having never been a big fan of BBQ before (although we do go to Ribfest at home every Summer - more for the atmosphere than the food), our family was wowed by Sticky Lips … [Read more...]