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Where we've been lately.
Big-family trips, honest reviews, and everything I'd tell a friend before she booked.
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Hill Country, TX
“Easy drive, endless swimming holes, and everybody sleeps well after.”
Kids' ages: CMS: kids' ages at time of trip
Where we stayed: CMS: where we stayed
What we loved: River mornings before anyone else woke up.
What I'd do differently: Booked one more night. Two isn't enough.
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Walt Disney World
“Doable with a big family — with a plan and a very early alarm.”
Kids' ages: CMS: kids' ages
Where we stayed: CMS: resort
What we loved: The night we let the little ones lead the whole day.
What I'd do differently: Skipped park-hopping. Not worth it with six.
Family ResortsRead the Full Guide →
Jellystone Park
“The kids still talk about it. That's the review.”
Kids' ages: CMS: kids' ages
Where we stayed: CMS: cabin type
What we loved: Everything happens within walking distance.
What I'd do differently: Packed fewer clothes, more towels.
Weekend TripsRead the Full Guide →
Fredericksburg, TX
“A weekend that feels like a week. Barely any driving.”
Kids' ages: CMS: kids' ages
Where we stayed: CMS: rental
What we loved: Peach stands and a slow Saturday morning.
What I'd do differently: Left Friday morning instead of after school.
Road TripsRead the Full Guide →
Lubbock → Colorado
“Nine hours. Six kids. It went better than you'd think.”
Kids' ages: CMS: kids' ages
Where we stayed: CMS: lodging
What we loved: The mid-drive diner stop that became a tradition.
What I'd do differently: Split it into two days.
Big Family TravelRead the Full Guide →
Beach week, Gulf Coast
“Two condos beat one big house. Every single time.”
Kids' ages: CMS: kids' ages
Where we stayed: CMS: rental
What we loved: Sandy, salty, exhausted kids by 7pm.
What I'd do differently: Rented the beach gear instead of hauling it.
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