Our Royal Caribbean Cruise Review

Our Royal Caribbean Cruise Review

ByMariel

I just recently returned from the most AWESOME cruise. I’ve been so anxious to tell you about it, because I think it should definitely be on your ‘future vacations’ list. We love it so much that actually we’re doing the exact same cruise at the end of the year. The only difference… we’re bringing the kids on the next one. We did so many fun things on the ship and at our ports that I knew my kids would be in heaven. So, there ya go… annual family vacation decided.

Read all about our cruise… what we loved, didn’t love, and what we recommend!

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Road Trip Activity Bags for Disneyland (she: Adelle)

ByAdelle Belnap

Hi Everyone! It’s Adelle from Packed with Fun, the official blog of Get Away Today. With Spring Break right around the corner, we thought there was no better time for a Disneyland road trip. And what better way to start off your adventure to the Happiest Place on Earth than with these surprise Road Trip Activity Bags! These make the drive so much fun and give the kids something to look forward to throughout your travels.

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Frozen at Disneyland; an Insider’s Tips and Tricks (she: Kim)

ByKimberly w/Get Away Today

Happy New Year! It’s Kimberly from Packed with Fun, the official blog for Get Away Today. The beginning of a new year always fills me with anticipation and excitement. At Get Away Today it’s an especially exciting year because we are celebrating our 25th Anniversary. Woohoo! One of the most exciting things to happen for families visiting the Disneyland Resort early this year is the new addition of Frozen experiences and activities. For parents with kids who are fans of Anna, Elsa and Olaf, it couldn’t come soon enough! There is so much going on and it officially kicks off today.

Top 5 Family Vacations to Give as a Gift (she: Kim)
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Top 5 Family Vacations to Give as a Gift (she: Kim)

ByKimberly w/Get Away Today

Surprise! It’s Kimberly from Packed with Fun, the official blog for Get Away Today and I’m back on “Or She Says” for my “real” final post of the year. When Mariel asked if I wanted to share my top 5 family vacations to give as a gift, I was so excited to post about it. Vacations are the best and it can be difficult to narrow down a destination that everyone will love.

I put together my list of top 5 family vacations to give as a gift based on places that families can all enjoy together and where our agents have been finding the very best deals.

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Favorite Family Vacation Posts ~ A Grateful Farewell (she: Allison)

Byallison l.

Happy November from Allison at Tips for Family Trips! This is my last post for Or So She Says, and as we sail into the Thanksgiving home stretch, I feel especially grateful for the opportunity I’ve had to work with Mariel and rub shoulders with all of the fantastic contributors at Or So She Says in the past 18 months.

Today I’m sharing a favorite post round up that I’ve written for Or So She Says and a few posts from my family travel blog.

Disneyland Vacation Surprise Idea For Christmas (she: Adelle)
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Disneyland Vacation Surprise Idea For Christmas (she: Adelle)

ByAdelle Belnap

Hi Everyone! It’s Adelle from Packed with Fun, the official blog for Get Away Today. It’s that time of year again, and since it’s my last post of the year on “Or So She Says,” I wanted to share one of my favorite Christmas ideas.

At Get Away Today we think the gift of a Disneyland vacation is one of the best gifts to give and receive. I’ve had a lot of fun putting together different ideas and ways to surprise your family with one on Christmas morning.

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Disneyland During the Holidays (she: Kim)

ByKimberly w/Get Away Today

Hey Everyone, it’s Kimberly from Packed with Fun, the official blog for Get Away Today. It feels like just yesterday I was giving tips on how to keep cool at Disneyland this summer and today the Disneyland Resort is kicking off their official holiday season! Crazy! If you have been wondering about a trip to Disneyland during the holidays, there are a few things to know.
First of all, the official Holidays at the Disneyland Resort begin TODAY and continue through January 6, 2015. More on what to expect at Disneyland during the holidays to come below… with pictures of course.

Secondly, there are a couple of ways to do it. You can travel before the holidays to kick off the season with your family, or can travel over the actual holidays and forget about all of the normal holiday prep, cooking, etc. No matter when you plan on traveling during the holidays, consider making it your family’s main Christmas present. We have lots of fun ideas on how to give the gift of a vacation on GetAwayToday.com.

Utah's Haunted Hotels | Or So She Says...
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Haunted Hotels of Utah, Good for a Getaway (she: Allison)

Byallison l.

Hotels of a certain age nearly always have a ghost story, and this is the time of year when staying in a “haunted” hotel is especially fun. I have stayed in a few “haunted” hotels because I love their historic character. However, I don’t like to be scared, so I am relieved to report that I have never had a paranormal experience in a haunted hotel.

Here are three haunted hotels of Utah that would be great choices for a romantic getaway during the Halloween season – or any time of year!

Awesome Cruise Deals in October!

Awesome Cruise Deals in October!

ByMariel

Hey ladies! If you’re itching to go on a cruise, October is the month to book it! My trusty friends at Get Away Today just announced all the latest and greatest from each of the major cruise lines. My husband and I (along with his siblings) are planning on doing our first cruise together this coming January. We went on an Alaskan cruise, just the two of us, earlier this year. And, we’ve done a couple with the kids (our Disney Cruise). So, this will be a first with other couples. We’re way excited! And of course, Get Away Today is helping me put the whole things together, since I’m obsessed with them. They make it super easy!!

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Preserve Vacation Memories- 3 Simple Ways (she: Adelle)

ByAdelle Belnap

Hey Everyone, it’s Adelle from PackedwithFun.com, the official blog for Get Away Today. We love helping families make their vacation dreams come true by offering the best deals and then making them even better with our travel tips and tricks. There is nothing better than taking a vacation with your family, except for reliving those vacation memories again and again. Here are three easy ways to preserve vacation memories for years to come.

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Save Money in New York City- 5 Tips for Families (she: Allison)

Byallison l.

Hi, it’s Allison from Tips for Family Trips! Last summer, I finally(!) visited New York City for the first time to celebrate my 40th birthday. It was a family vacation and we wanted to do it right, so we planned obsessively to find the best attractions, hotels and transportation for a price we could afford.
New York City is expensive, but it’s an exciting and truly American city that most of us want to see at least once. My family had a wonderful trip and we’d love to return. Hopefully it won’t take me another 40 years!
If you’ve been to New York City, I hope you’ll share your own favorite places and money-saving tips in the comments!

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Olaf Beach Ball Game and Printable (she: Adelle)

ByAdelle Belnap

Hey Everyone, it’s Adelle from over at PackedwithFun.com, the official blog for Get Away Today, where I get to share fun ways to keep vacation magic alive at home. School has started and depending on where you live, fall may already be in the air. Although I love the change of the seasons, every once in a while I start to feel a little like Olaf and wish to bring back summer!

A few months ago I put together this Olaf beach ball game and printable that is perfect for those days when your kids long for some summer fun. My kids have had so much fun with it, that I wanted to share it with you!
You can play any basketball-type game at your party with the Olaf hoop. We bought a 24 pack of 6-inch beach balls for less than $10 at the party store. We used them as decorations for our Frozen themed party, in the Olaf Ball Game and then gave them to the kids to take home as a party favor! We of course held onto a few beach balls and the Olaf inspired summer fun continues on at our house year round.