Disclosure: A special thanks to the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile for our complimentary tickets to the Shedd! You guys were all so awesome during our stay! We had a wonderful family adventure at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium. All opinions are my own. Rich with museums, parks, and history, Chicago is an amazing city to experience…
Why stay home for the holidays? Especially when so many luxury family resorts go above and beyond to create an enchanted holiday celebration for their guests! I’ve researched the top family resorts with the most unique, lavish and fun family offerings so that you don’t have to. Each of these luxury family resorts offers a…
Annual family road trips are some of my first real memories of traveling as a kid. We lived far away from relatives in Illinois, so every summer my parents would pile my sisters and me into the backseat of our old Chevy, and we would visit my Dad’s family in Chicago. Then, we’d drive down…
Planning your 4th of July vacation? Find the best places in the country to see fireworks and experience a top-notch vacation with your family. These top 10 places to see fireworks in the US are perfect for families with kids. National Mall Washington, DC There’s no better place to celebrate our nation’s freedom than our…
Let’s face it, no visit to Chicago is complete without stopping for a few tasty treats to make your day a little bit sweeter. Friends who visit me in Chicago are always looking for unique places to stop and satisfy a sweet tooth while exploring the city. Click Here to read – SUMMER IN CHICAGO: TOP…
“We’re going on a weekend adventure,” I told my children. “We’re going to be tourists in our own hometown.” My announcement was met with lukewarm enthusiasm although, to be accurate, my 6-year-old and 8-year-old hadn’t actually lived in the city since one was a toddler and the other a baby. So, we left the suburbs…
Chicago boasts one of the most child friendly major cosmopolitan cities in the world. Families who are looking for a unique and unforgettable luxury experience will love a lavish stay at the Trump International Hotel and Tower Chicago. We spent Christmas at the Trump Chicago this year. It provided a posh home base in a…
Chicago is a perfect city for a multi-generational vacation because of all of the great family activities, museums, culture, and history that the windy city boasts for kids and adults of all ages. I recently stayed at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile located on Michigan Avenue for a family wedding over New Years and found…
I’m a special education teacher in Chicago at Johnson College Prep in Englewood. This neighborhood is infamous for violence and often pegged as the most dangerous neighborhood in Chicago. When Sarah and WellTraveledKids invited my students and I on a trip to the Skydeck at the Willis Tower and to munch on Garrett’s famous popcorn, I…
Chicago is often lovingly referred to as Chiberia in the winter by us locals due to its below freezing temps, gusty winds, and snowy conditions. As a native Chicagoan, I know Chicago is still super fun for families in the winter time but it does require a little extra planning. The most important aspect of…
