A Mom Explores
Cart 0
HOME Work With Me Blog Podcast
About Me Contact Me Privacy Policy Terms of Use Disclaimer
FLORIDA TRAVEL USA TRAVEL DISNEY, UNIVERSAL, & THEME PARKS national parks international travel
Road Trip Tips Packing Tips Travel Tips & Hacks Travel Gear Hotel Reviews Travel Photo Tips Travel with Toddler
Family Travel Products travel blogger ebook Family Travel Planner
Cart 0
HOME About About Me Contact Me Privacy Policy Terms of Use Disclaimer Work With MeBlog DESTINATIONS FLORIDA TRAVEL USA TRAVEL DISNEY, UNIVERSAL, & THEME PARKS national parks international travel Travel Tips Road Trip Tips Packing Tips Travel Tips & Hacks Travel Gear Hotel Reviews Travel Photo Tips Travel with Toddler Podcast Shop Family Travel Products travel blogger ebook Family Travel Planner
A Mom Explores
Featured
Where to Stay in Turks and Caicos: Ocean Club East Hotel Review
April 29, 2026
Turks and Caicos, Caribbean, Resort, hotel review, resort review, kid free, kid free getaways, couples trips, Ocean Club East, Grace Bay
Where to Stay in Turks and Caicos: Ocean Club East Hotel Review
April 29, 2026
Turks and Caicos, Caribbean, Resort, hotel review, resort review, kid free, kid free getaways, couples trips, Ocean Club East, Grace Bay
Read more →
April 29, 2026
Turks and Caicos, Caribbean, Resort, hotel review, resort review, kid free, kid free getaways, couples trips, Ocean Club East, Grace Bay
Kinderhotel Review From A Mom of 4 (Pitzis Kinderhotel in Tyrol, Austria)
February 24, 2026
kinderhotel, hotel, hotel review, Austria, Europe
Kinderhotel Review From A Mom of 4 (Pitzis Kinderhotel in Tyrol, Austria)
February 24, 2026
kinderhotel, hotel, hotel review, Austria, Europe
Read more →
February 24, 2026
kinderhotel, hotel, hotel review, Austria, Europe
Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis: The Best Luxury Hotel for Families
October 10, 2022
hotel review, Minnesota, Minneapolis, Four Seasons, Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis
Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis: The Best Luxury Hotel for Families
October 10, 2022
hotel review, Minnesota, Minneapolis, Four Seasons, Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis
Read more →
October 10, 2022
hotel review, Minnesota, Minneapolis, Four Seasons, Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis
LEGOLAND Florida Pirate Island Hotel Review
September 25, 2022
hotel review, LEGOLAND, Florida, theme parks, LEGOLAND Florida, LEGOLAND Pirate Island Hotel
LEGOLAND Florida Pirate Island Hotel Review
September 25, 2022
hotel review, LEGOLAND, Florida, theme parks, LEGOLAND Florida, LEGOLAND Pirate Island Hotel
Read more →
September 25, 2022
hotel review, LEGOLAND, Florida, theme parks, LEGOLAND Florida, LEGOLAND Pirate Island Hotel
Osthoff Resort and the Old World Christmas Market
January 17, 2022
hotel review, Wisconsin Travel, Osthoff Resort, Elkhart Lake
Osthoff Resort and the Old World Christmas Market
January 17, 2022
hotel review, Wisconsin Travel, Osthoff Resort, Elkhart Lake
Read more →
January 17, 2022
hotel review, Wisconsin Travel, Osthoff Resort, Elkhart Lake
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago: Family-Friendly Luxury in the Windy City
August 15, 2021
hotel review, luxury hotel, Four Seasons, luxury travel, Chicago, Illinois, Midwest
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago: Family-Friendly Luxury in the Windy City
August 15, 2021
hotel review, luxury hotel, Four Seasons, luxury travel, Chicago, Illinois, Midwest
Read more →
August 15, 2021
hotel review, luxury hotel, Four Seasons, luxury travel, Chicago, Illinois, Midwest
Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis: the Best Family-Friendly Hotel in Downtown St. Louis
August 10, 2021
hotel review, luxury hotel, St. Louis, Missouri, Four Seasons, luxury travel, Midwest
Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis: the Best Family-Friendly Hotel in Downtown St. Louis
August 10, 2021
hotel review, luxury hotel, St. Louis, Missouri, Four Seasons, luxury travel, Midwest
Read more →
August 10, 2021
hotel review, luxury hotel, St. Louis, Missouri, Four Seasons, luxury travel, Midwest
The Charmant Hotel: A Review of The Cutest Boutique Hotel in Wisconsin
March 3, 2021
hotel review, Wisconsin Travel, luxury hotel, luxury travel, Midwest
The Charmant Hotel: A Review of The Cutest Boutique Hotel in Wisconsin
March 3, 2021
hotel review, Wisconsin Travel, luxury hotel, luxury travel, Midwest
Read more →
March 3, 2021
hotel review, Wisconsin Travel, luxury hotel, luxury travel, Midwest
Stoney Creek Hotel in Onalaska: A Kid-Friendly Wisconsin Getaway
February 26, 2021
hotel review, Wisconsin Travel, Midwest
Stoney Creek Hotel in Onalaska: A Kid-Friendly Wisconsin Getaway
February 26, 2021
hotel review, Wisconsin Travel, Midwest
Read more →
February 26, 2021
hotel review, Wisconsin Travel, Midwest
A Fall Family Getaway to Blue Harbor Resort in Sheboygan, Wisconsin
October 19, 2020
Blue Harbor Resort, hotel review, Wisconsin Travel, waterparks, Midwest
A Fall Family Getaway to Blue Harbor Resort in Sheboygan, Wisconsin
October 19, 2020
Blue Harbor Resort, hotel review, Wisconsin Travel, waterparks, Midwest

Our family was so excited to spend one weekend in October at Blue Harbor Resort. This stunning Lake Michigan resort in Wisconsin has themed rooms for kids, a water park, outdoor activities, and an arcade, so we never ran out of things to do around the property.

Read more →
October 19, 2020
Blue Harbor Resort, hotel review, Wisconsin Travel, waterparks, Midwest
9 Reasons My Kids Love The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida
June 22, 2019
hotel review, Florida, Hollywood, luxury hotel, luxury travel
9 Reasons My Kids Love The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida
June 22, 2019
hotel review, Florida, Hollywood, luxury hotel, luxury travel

The Diplomat Beach Resort is a gorgeous kid-friendly hotel in Hollywood, Florida. My kids had the time of their lives playing in the pool and on the beach, and eating at the many restaurants the resort has to offer. If you’re looking for a spot for your family beach vacation in South Florida, the Diplomat is the place to go!

Read more →
June 22, 2019
hotel review, Florida, Hollywood, luxury hotel, luxury travel
Where to Stay on Your Pensacola Vacation: ResortQuest Vacation Rental in Perdido Key
June 11, 2019
Pensacola, beach, hotel review, vacation rental
Where to Stay on Your Pensacola Vacation: ResortQuest Vacation Rental in Perdido Key
June 11, 2019
Pensacola, beach, hotel review, vacation rental

If you need a family beach vacation, head to Perdido Key near Pensacola and check out the ResortQuest Vacation Rentals! Here’s my full walk-through and review of our family-friendly condo on Perdido Key.

Read more →
June 11, 2019
Pensacola, beach, hotel review, vacation rental
9 Reasons to Stay at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort if You're Going to Universal Orlando
April 9, 2019
Universal Orlando, hotel review, theme parks, Loews Sapphire Falls Resort
9 Reasons to Stay at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort if You're Going to Universal Orlando
April 9, 2019
Universal Orlando, hotel review, theme parks, Loews Sapphire Falls Resort

The Loews Sapphire Falls Resort, which opened in 2016, is the newest addition to the Loews collection in Orlando and still has that new hotel smell. It’s the perfect tropical getaway you didn’t know you needed right in the middle of theme park territory.

Read more →
April 9, 2019
Universal Orlando, hotel review, theme parks, Loews Sapphire Falls Resort
10 Reasons the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort is Perfect for a Family Vacation
March 20, 2019
Amelia Island, Florida, hotel review, luxury hotel, luxury travel
10 Reasons the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort is Perfect for a Family Vacation
March 20, 2019
Amelia Island, Florida, hotel review, luxury hotel, luxury travel

If you’re looking for a quiet and relaxing spot for a family vacation, you should absolutely consider Amelia Island. And there really is no better choice than to stay at the Omni if you’re traveling with kids. I’ve got 10 reasons you’ll want to stay at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort for your next family vacation.

Read more →
March 20, 2019
Amelia Island, Florida, hotel review, luxury hotel, luxury travel
Our Stay at Hotel Milo in Santa Barbara
October 29, 2018
Santa Barbara, California, hotel review
Our Stay at Hotel Milo in Santa Barbara
October 29, 2018
Santa Barbara, California, hotel review

When you’re traveling with young kids, where you stay is just as important as what you do on your trip. You want to look for a place with a spacious room, spots on-property where kids can be kids, available food and drink, and a friendly staff. Hotel Milo checked off all those boxes for our family on a recent visit to Santa Barbara.

Read more →
October 29, 2018
Santa Barbara, California, hotel review
Where to Stay in the North Georgia Mountains: Big Canoe Airbnb
September 7, 2018
hotel review, travel tips
Where to Stay in the North Georgia Mountains: Big Canoe Airbnb
September 7, 2018
hotel review, travel tips

This summer my side of the family decided to rent an Airbnb in the mountains of North Georgia for a week-long getaway. It honestly was the perfect destination to relax, hike, swim, eat s'mores, stay up late playing games, and just spend some quality time with one another.

If your family is looking for a mountain getaway, and Georgia is within driving distance, I would encourage you to check out the community of Big Canoe. It's very secluded and situated in the most beautiful natural setting. 

Read more →
September 7, 2018
hotel review, travel tips
Hotel Review: The Emma in San Antonio
July 28, 2018
hotel review, Texas, luxury hotel, luxury travel
Hotel Review: The Emma in San Antonio
July 28, 2018
hotel review, Texas, luxury hotel, luxury travel

When you travel a lot, the hotels all begin to seem the same. But every once in a while you stay in a hotel that's so beautiful, so memorable that you can't stop thinking about it for months to come. 

That's how I felt after my stay at Hotel Emma in San Antonio. Every detail was attended to, the decor was stunning, the beds were a dream, and I felt like royalty throughout my entire stay.

Read more →
July 28, 2018
hotel review, Texas, luxury hotel, luxury travel
where to stay in Tampa Bay: Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park Hotel review
July 9, 2018
hotel review, Florida
where to stay in Tampa Bay: Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park Hotel review
July 9, 2018
hotel review, Florida

When I traveled the world as a young adult, I didn't care where I slept. It could be a hostel, the floor of a friend's bedroom, or a couch. Now that I'm a 30-year-old with three little kids, I'm much more aware of our accommodations when we travel. We need somewhere quiet, with a spot for the baby to sleep peacefully where the 2- and 5-year-old won't wake him up. It also has to be kid-friendly and a great location. On our recent trip to Tampa Bay, the Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park was the perfect choice for serenity and calm after a crazy day of travel and exploration.

Read more →
July 9, 2018
hotel review, Florida
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel Experience and Review
April 18, 2018
destinations, Disney, hotel review
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel Experience and Review
April 18, 2018
destinations, Disney, hotel review

So you're planning a family trip to Disney World, but you're overwhelmed by all the options for places to stay. I personally find it helpful to read first-hand experiences and reviews of what a hotel is like so I can make an informed decision. I had the opportunity to stay at the Walt Disney World Dolphin hotel to facilitate a recent article I wrote for TravelPulse. I thought it would be helpful to share my experience here!

Read more →
April 18, 2018
destinations, Disney, hotel review

AboutPrivacy PolicyDisclaimerTerms of Use

Disclaimer: We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

Powered by Squarespace