Miami to Key West Florida

Miami Beach to Key West: A Scenic Journey Filled with Adventure and Relaxation A quick getaway or a long weekend trip to Florida is a popular choice for Midwesterners seeking some fun in the sun. However, if you’re looking for a unique twist to add to your vacation, filled with breathtaking scenery and unforgettable experiences,…

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Salt Lake City, Utah

Solo travel and short break getaways are a new trend that many busy people are taking to rest and recharge. It’s great for your mind and spirit and really gives you a chance to re-energize. Salt Lake City, Utah is a destination that is peaceful and picturesque and filled with restful experiences to do just…

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Planning a sunny weekend away with your teenagers

Every so often, a getaway from Milwaukee that is easy to travel to, affordable and filled with fun is a perfect “weekend away” for discovery and personal growth. Mini-vacations also offer a fresh approach to parent-teen bonding. My teenage daughter Mia and I went to explore the Ft. Lauderdale/Miami Beach area for three days in…

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A trip to Disney’s Toy Story Land

ORLANDO, Fla. – Located at the Hollywood Studio Theme Park in Walt Disney World, Toy Story Land – 11 acres of playful fun where the toys are larger than you – over-delivers a creative space for our inner Andy at any age. You will almost certainly recognize many of these toys from your own childhood, available for in…

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VISIT EAGLE RIVER THIS SUMMER

WILD EAGLE LODGEThis property is heaven in one weekend. Located on the Chain of 28 Lakes (Duck Lake), you can come alone, bring the family or invite the extended family for a reunion. If you are lucky enough to book a unit that overlooks the lake, you will wake up to morning sunrises and lake…

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TRAVEL LA

Dreaming of a vacay in LA? I’m a frequent traveler to Los Angeles and am sharing my secrets. Quick “getaway” trips can be cost-effective if you know where to stay and play. Getting there: There are direct flights from Milwaukee-Los Angeles, Milwaukee-Long Beach (a 20 minute drive from LAX airport), Chicago Midway to Los Angeles, Chicago…

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Hawai’i with the kids: A Toy Tips guide

Oahu is the third largest of the Hawaiian Islands and by far the one with the most to do for families with children. On a recent visit with my two children, our goal was to soak in some Vitamin D and enjoy the beauty of the island, skyscrapers of Waikiki, the ocean and all the…

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How to do Disney World

My kids and I make our annual family trek from greater Milwaukee to Walt Disney World every spring. We are on trip number 12 together making lifetime memories. I started going to WDW pre-children, mostly for Toy Tips business and speaking at conferences. But when my son Maxx was born, a trip south took a…

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