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3 Days in the Clouds: Family vacation near Arenal volcano, Costa Rica
Nestled seamlessly into the cloud forest, it’s immediately obvious that The Springs Resort and Spa at Mount Arenal has figured something...
Kelly Maples
Apr 30, 20235 min read


⛰️Public Lands and State Parks are Treasures!🏔️
All of these lovely photos were taken at public lands and state parks. We absolutely love our national parks but, they can get very...
Kelly Maples
Mar 27, 20231 min read


5 Spring Break Ideas for Your Family
1. Our beautiful national parks. National Parks are an affordable option with something for everyone and a big hit with kids of all ages....
Kelly Maples
Feb 20, 20232 min read


Beautiful Barcelona: Getting to know Barcelona and the surrounding areas with our kids.
In late May 2022 we touched down in Barcelona around 9am after an overnight flight. We were exhausted from travel and not thrilled to be...
Kelly Maples
Jan 24, 20233 min read


Why cruising is a great way to explore Europe with your family.
After spending several days in Barcelona, Spain, our family of 5 boarded the Disney Magic for a 2 week journey through the Mediterranean...
Kelly Maples
Jan 21, 20233 min read
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