Chase Family Travel · Journal
Planning tips and destination guides, from someone who actually goes.
Quick, practical notes on choosing itineraries, timing your booking, and making the trip feel easy once you're there. New posts as I learn them.
How to choose the right Beaches Resort for your family, a practical age-based guide
Family-first, practical guide to picking the right Beaches Resort by kids' ages, room needs, and pace. Includes a simple booking checklist.
How to Plan Around the Diamond Horseshoe Pop-Up at Magic Kingdom
A parent's practical guide to fitting the Diamond Horseshoe pop-up and short-run eats into a Magic Kingdom day.
Disney Cruise Line or Disneyland Resort in 2027-28: Which Disney vacation is right for your family?
New Disney Cruise Line itineraries and 2027 Disneyland packages are available. How to choose the right Disney vacation for your family, step by step.
Sandals vs Beaches: Which Resort Is Right for Your Family Right Now
A practical, family-first comparison of Sandals and Beaches plus how the Sandals 7-7-7 promo should influence your choice.
Hyatt Ziva vs Beaches Resorts: Which all-inclusive is right for your family?
Side-by-side, family-first comparison of Hyatt Ziva and Beaches Resorts, with real planning tradeoffs, room and kids club guidance, and a booking checklist.
Warm Fall Break Getaway Ideas for Families: Where to Go and How to Plan
Family-friendly warm fall break ideas, planning tips, and sample itineraries to maximize sunny time and minimize stress.
Oogie Boogie Bash 2026: A Practical Family Guide to Disneyland's Halloween Party
A clear, family-first guide to Oogie Boogie Bash 2026: what to expect, ticket tips, costume and character strategies, and easy planning advice.
Beaches Negril vs Beaches Ocho Rios: Which Jamaica Resort Is Right for Your Family?
Compare Beaches Negril and Beaches Ocho Rios with a family-first guide to beaches, kids clubs, excursions, logistics, and room picks.
What Families Should Know About Disney World's Newest Resort
A practical family guide to Disney World's newest resort, who it fits best, and clear tips to decide if you should book.
Beaches vs Sandals in Jamaica: Which Resort Is Right for Your Family?
A family-first comparison of Beaches and Sandals in Jamaica to help you choose between a kid-friendly all inclusive or an adults-only escape.
How to Choose the Right Disney World Resort for Your Family
Find the Disney World resort that fits your family's needs - location, room types, and practical tips for toddlers, teens, and multigenerational groups.
How to Do Turks and Caicos on a Budget
Practical, family-first tips to enjoy Turks and Caicos without breaking the bank, from timing and lodging to free beaches and low cost activities.
Choosing the Best Family Cruise: Practical Tips for Parents
Practical, family-first advice to match your family to the right cruise line, cabin, and itinerary, plus packing and budgeting tips.
How to Get the Best Sandals Black July Deals by Working with a Travel Advisor
Practical steps to secure Sandals Black July savings by leveraging travel advisors, agent perks, and online verification.
Black Friday in July Sales for Families - When a Resort Deal Is Really Worth It
How to evaluate Black Friday in July resort sales so your family actually gets value, flexibility, and fewer surprises.
11 European Trips Families Should Add to Their Bucket List
From the Italian Riviera to Iceland, 11 family tested European trips with practical tips for kids, logistics, and where to stay.
Planning Walt Disney World for Families: Timing, Where to Stay, and Smart Tips
A practical family guide to Walt Disney World - when to go, where to stay, park planning, dining, and tips to keep everyone happy.
Explora Journeys Cruises: Why They Feel Upscale and the Best Mediterranean Route for Families
Why Explora Journeys feels so upscale for families, what to expect onboard, and why the Italian Riviera and Amalfi Coast is our top route pick.
How to Tell if a Black Friday in July Resort Deal Is Right for Your Family
A practical guide to evaluating Black Friday in July resort deals for families, with the math, checklist, and red flags to watch before you book.
How to Choose the Right Family Cruise: A Practical Guide
Practical guide to picking the right family cruise - ship types, top lines, cabins, dining, budgeting, and packing tips to make cruising with kids easier.
Universal Epic Universe: Is Orlando's Newest Theme Park Worth the Trip in 2026?
A practical guide to Universal's new fourth theme park - top rides, ticket pricing, planning tips, and whether to pair it with a Disney World trip.
How to pick the right Disney cruise itinerary for your family
A quick guide to choosing between 3-, 4-, and 7-night sailings based on your kids' ages, your budget, and how much you actually want to be on a boat.
When to book an all-inclusive — and when to wait
A simple rule of thumb for timing your booking so you land a good rate without sitting on a fence for six months.
Disney World with young kids, without the burnout
How to plan a relaxing Disney parks trip — which parks to prioritize for young kids, which ones to skip, and how to build a week that doesn't feel harder than work.
Planning a trip, not just reading about one?
Share your dates and who's going. I'll send back a shortlist tailored to your family — and keep an eye out for deals on the ones you like.