Posts by: Anne

According to a July 2010 article in the Denver Post, here are some of the best pools in Las Vegas. They are listed by category: Best All-Around The Mirage Resort & Casino Highlights: Tropical setup with lagoons and soothing waterfalls, plenty of palm trees for shade, terrific family and adult offerings. Best For Families Mandalay …

by Anne Larison We have been very fortunate during the many trips we have taken around the world that we have never suffered the problem of lost luggage. We did, however, have one instance in which our bag was damaged; fortunately the bag was still usable. Here are some tips dealing with bags and luggage …

Many of our cruise shore excursions have involved beach time. In this picture, Tim took a photo of the boys and I enjoying a beautiful beach in St Lucia adjacent to one of the Pitons. Here are a few tips for making the most of these amazing beach experiences: Many shore excursions involve a public …

by Anne Larison . We have been traveling as a family for over 8 years. We spend time prior to each trip preparing not just for the destination, but also for the journey. That’s me at the left with Andrew and Josh in their younger days (age 6) all prepared for a new trip. Here …

by Anne Larison If you are planning a trip outside the US anytime after December 31, 2006, new identification requirements will be in effect. Starting December 31, a passport will be required for travel by sea or air to Mexico, Canada, the Caribbean, Bermuda, and Central and South America. By December 31, 2007, a passport …

by Anne Larison We are often asked by clients who are considering a trip about the weather during a particular month or how does the weather in this location compare to that one. The following web site provides helpful information related to average temperature, average number of days with precipitation, and other helpful statistics: Weatherbase …

by Anne Larison One essential thing I bring on cruises for myself and the twins is a lanyard for each of us. Especially in the last few years as the boys have become more independent. They are not always with Tim and I around the ship and need to have their ship card with them. …

by Anne Larison We have been fortunate enough to have taken a few trips lasting 10 days or longer. Rather than try to pack enough clothes for a family of 4 for 2 weeks, I have taken on the task I prefer not to do on vacation – laundry. I have done laundry in a …

by Anne Larison We’ve been traveling with the boys since they were 4 years old; the twins are now 12. I have learned a few things along the way about keeping a family of 4 organized in very small accommodations as well as meeting everyone’s needs so that our family trips are smooth ‘sailing’. When …

by Anne Larison The façade may be the same, but there are big changes going on inside Disney’s Contemporary and Polynesian Resorts! I recently had the pleasure of staying at the Contemporary Resort for 4 nights. This was my first stay at this beautiful, Deluxe resort. I arrived at the resort early the first day …