Twilight Movie Road Trip – Quest for Filming Locations in the Northwest
My daughter’s 13th birthday was marked by a “Twilight Movie Road Trip” that was all about finding Twilight movie filming locations. It was so…
Special Needs Travel Tips
Family Skiing at Sundance Mountain Resort
Comfortable, relaxing and luxurious with a commitment to the environment and attention to detail. That’s what comes to mind when I think about Sundance…
Deer Valley Ski Resort – Family-Friendly Luxury Ski Vacation
One of just 3 ski-only resorts in the US, Deer Valley Ski Resort in Park City, Utah has a reputation for incredible skiing, with…
Arches National Park – Wheelchair Accessibility and Special Needs
Visiting Arches National Park with a Wheelchair or Special Needs Last summer we had an epic road trip traversing 8 states and over 5,000…
Lido Beach Resort in Sarasota with Special Needs
Lido Beach Resort in Sarasota with Special Needs Ahh Sarasota. White sandy beaches, warm, calm water and lots of relaxation. Earlier this year I…
Special Needs and Wheelchair Accessibility Sarasota – The Resort at Longboat Key Club
Looking for a warm beach right about now? Sarasota, on the Gulf Coast of Florida is where summer never ends. The Resort at Longboat…
The Resort at Squaw Creek : Lake Tahoe Summer and Ski Vacation for Special Needs
Last summer I had the great fortune to explore the Lake Tahoe area not once, but twice. It had been several years since a…
Seattle Day Trip Ferry to Winslow on Bainbridge Island
Hop the Bainbridge Island ferry from the Seattle waterfront, and after a scenic 35-minute ride you’ll find yourself in Winslow, a little town…
Disneyland Grand Californian – Relaxation, Disney Style
Disney Grand Californian Hotel Review This was my first stay at the Disneyland Grand Californian Hotel and Spa and it won’t be my last….
Adaptive Skiing at Sun Peaks Resort
I took my daughter adaptive skiing for the first time a few years ago, and have been hooked ever since. Having my whole family…
Getting Started Cross Country Skiing with a Special Needs Child
Cross country skiing with my special needs child is something my family enjoys together, no outside assistance required. Here are my tips.
Alderbrook Resort and Spa : Parent Getaway and Family Friendly
If you’ve heard about Alderbrook Resort and Spa, several words might come to mind: Luxury, relaxation, nature, beach, and golf. But be sure to…
National Ability Center – Adaptive Skiing and Sports for All Abilities
If you’ve read my posts before, you know of my love for the National Ability Center (NAC) in Park City, Utah. The National Ability…
Where to Eat in Victoria, BC
Bring clothes with a little give, with so many amazing eateries in Victoria you’ll need a little extra room! From fresh seafood, to traditional…
CVS Victoria City Bus Tours with Special Needs and a Wheelchair
Whenever we visit somewhere new I like to get out and walk to figure out where things are and get a sense of the…
Hotels in Victoria BC – The Parkside Hotel & Spa
One of the things I love about travel is the special memories that are made. A recent girls-only trip to Victoria, BC with my…
Wheelchair Accessibility Aboard the Victoria Clipper
Located on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, the only way to Victoria from Seattle is by boat or plane. There’s no reason to have…
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Spa and Resort in Austin, Texas – Fun and Relaxing for Families with Special Needs
Texas college visits for my oldest brought me to the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines in Austin, what I found there was a beautiful and…
Crooked River Water Park – Fun at Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa in Austin, Texas
The Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa in Austin is really a great resort for families with special needs, I’ll have a full…
Family-Friendly Ski Resorts in Canada – Silver Star Mountain Resort
It was just 2 weeks ago that we were enjoying the snow and sunshine at Silver Star Mountain Ski Resorts in British Columbia, Canada…
Apres Ski Family Fun at Silver Star
Silver Star Mountain Resort in British Columbia has great skiing, there’s no doubt. Champagne powder covering over 3,000 acres of beautiful terrain with fantastic…
Cross Country Skiing with Special Needs at Silver Star Mountain Resort, BC
We tried cross country skiing as a family a couple of years ago when visiting the National Ability Center in Park City and loved…
Adaptive Skiing at Silver Star Mountain Resort, British Columbia
V has a serious need for speed, but most of all she loves being a part of all of our family activities – including…
Disney’s Official Word on the Guest Assistance Card Changes
With all of the conversation around Disney’s recent announcement to discontinue the Guest Assistance Card, here’s Disney’s official letter of reassurance and continuing commitment…
Disney’s New Disability Policy – Goodbye Guest Assistance Card
Last week it was all speculation, but today Disney announced it’s new policy for guests with disabilities, which essentially looks like the Fast Pass,…
Disney World Guest Assistance Card for Special Needs and Wheelchairs
You may have heard rumors about a magical pass for visiting Disney World with special needs that means less waiting in line and special…
Accessible Taxis, Shuttles, Buses and Boats – Disney World with a Wheelchair or Special Needs
One of my biggest concerns when planning our Disney World vacation was how we were going to get from the airport to the hotel…
The Best Way to See the Wishes Fireworks at Disney World
For many people, one of the highlights of a Disney World vacation is the evening fireworks show, “Wishes” led by Tinker Bell and hosted…
Adaptive Skiing at Sun Peaks Resort
Meet CJ, skiing rock star – could she be any cuter? CJ has been skiing at Sun Peaks Resort in British Columbia for 4…
Family-Friendly Snowmobiling at Sun Peaks Resort
That was the beautiful view from the trail on my snowmobile tour at Sun Peaks Resort. Wow, right? The ride took me through wooded…
Snowshoeing at Sun Peaks Resort
Beautiful view, right? That’s just part of what I saw on my Winter Wonderland Snow Shoe Tour at Sun Peaks Resort. I’ve never been…
Snow Limo Tours at Sun Peaks Resort – Skiing in British Columbia
I’ve never seen this before, it’s called a Snow Limo at Sun Peaks Resort and it was designed by Robert Lueftner and a friend…
Accessible Hiking in the Seattle Area – Iron Horse State Park
I love the changing seasons. While I’m never ready for summer to be over, there’s just something about the crisp feel of fall that…
Accessible Hiking at White Pass? Kind of.
I wrote this article for TravelingMom.com. We are an active family and love outdoors activities like hiking. My youngest daughter is handicapped, so it…
Spa Crazy at Sun Mountain Lodge
I had the opportunity to experience a spa service at the Sun Mountain Lodge – but with all of the options on their menu,…
Yeehaw! Cowboy Dinner at Sun Mountain Lodge
A thunderstorm with torrential downpour had just passed through. The air was still warm and heavy, but the clouds were beginning to part and…
Ride Bikes, Hike and Ride Horses on the Trails Around Sun Mountain Lodge
One of the things we really enjoyed at Sun Mountain Lodge was hiking. There are over 250 miles of signed trails around the resort…
A Tour of Our Room at Sun Mountain Lodge
Sun Mountain Lodge has 96 well-appointed guest rooms all with spectacular views, including several ADA rooms. Only a few rooms have TVs, our did…
Sun Mountain Lodge in Winthrop, Washington
Located on the eastern side of the North Cascades Highway, high above Winthrop, Washington sits Sun Mountain Lodge, a special resort that easily balances…
Horseback Riding at Sun Mountain Lodge
I had our day planned out and did not involve horseback riding. The plan was for our family to go on a hike and…
Family Activities on a Seabrook Beach Vacation
There is a lot for families to do in Seabrook, I was visiting with 3 teens and they had a blast – even with…
Seabrook Beach Vacation : Places to Eat
When getting ready for our trip to Seabrook, I knew that there was a restaurant and grocery store in town, but wasn’t sure how…
Seabrook Beach Vacation : Accessibility
Seabrook was established in 2004 and built with current ADA regulations. There are sidewalks with curb cuts on many streets, roads without sidewalks have…
Seabrook Beach Vacation : Bike Rentals
We don’t own bikes. In the back of my mind I’ve always wanted to ride bikes as a family, but by the time V…
A Tour of Our Cottage at Seabrook
We stayed in the “Beachcomber” cottage. It has 2 full bedrooms, a loft with 2 twin beds and 2 full baths. The Beachcomber is…
Seabrook Beach Vacation on the Washington Coast
Seeing billboards advertising Seabrook, a newer Washington coastal community, it looked intriguing, but for some reason or another I have never planned the trip….
Twilight Movie Road Trip : La Push Beach
Another surprise when doing my research for our Twilight Movie Road Trip – the La Push beach Twilight scenes were actually filmed over 200…
Twilight Movie Prom Scene Location at the View Point Inn
Twilight movie prom scene location Back on the road, we were headed to the View Point Inn, the scene of Bella and Edward’s prom….
Twilight Movie Road Trip : Carver Cafe
After a restful night of sleep and a relaxing morning, we were back on the road to our next stop: the Twilight movie restaurant…
Hotel Monaco Portland Oregon
Somewhere on I-5, after we had visited the location used for the Forks High School scenes in “Twilight”, my husband asked about the hotel…
Twilight Movie Road Trip : The Cullen’s House
The Cullen family in the Twilight series live in a sleek, modern home defined by glass walls and high end decor. A stark contrast…
Twilight Movie Road Trip : Mimi’s School of Dance
The scene in Twilight with the final confrontation between Edward and James takes place at the ballet studio from Bella’s childhood: Mimi’s School of…
Twilight Movie Road Trip : Forks High School
After seeing the Twilight movie filming locations in St. Helens, Oregon we drove back up to the Lewis and Clark Bridge and crossed back…
Twilight Movie Road Trip : Filming Locations in St. Helens, Oregon
Twilight filming locations in St. Helens, Oregon – yes Oregon! If you thought “Twilight” was actually filmed in Forks, you’re not alone. Almost everyone…
Twilight Movie Road Trip : Finding Bella’s House
Did you know that although Twilight, the first in the same-named movie saga, is set in Forks, Washington, it was actually filmed in Oregon…
Snack Recipe for a Twilight Movie Road Trip – Wolf Chow
We just went on a Twilight movie road trip to celebrate V’s 13th birthday – 13! Where did the time go? When we put…
Wheelchair and Special Needs Accessibility on a Disney Cruise
I had heard that a Disney Cruise was something special, and after experiencing one for myself I understood what they meant. I’ve been on…
Senses Spa and Salon on the Disney Fantasy Cruise
Now that you know how a Disney cruise can work for your special needs kid, it’s time for you to rest and relax. First…
Disney Cruise: Castaway Cay
Disney has it’s own island in the Bahamas – of course! It’s named Castaway Cay (pronounced “key”) and depending on your cruise, you might…
Things for Parents To Do on a Disney Cruise
Yesterday I wrote about the kids clubs on a Disney cruise and how they work for special needs kids. All of our kids have…
Do Disney Cruise Youth Clubs Work for a Special Needs Child?
Recently I had the opportunity to cruise on Mickey’s newest ship, the Disney Fantasy. Being a press trip, there were lots of Disney reps…
Disney Fantasy Cruise: AquaDuck Waterslide
One of the things people asked me to check out on the Disney Fantasy was the AquaDuck water slide, and I couldn’t wait to…
Disney Fantasy Cruise – Animator’s Palate
Family dinner at Animator’s Palate aboard the Disney “Fantasy” cruise ship takes on a whole new level of fun. Leave it to Disney to…
Park City Trip Diary : Day 4
Our last day started out fast and furious; we got everyone packed up and checked out, had breakfast, then raced over to Veronica’s snowboarding…
Park City Trip Diary : Day 3
I’ve always wanted to cross country ski, it just looks so fun; sunshine, beautiful snowy trails. And a great workout. I’ve thought about ways…
Park City Trip Diary : Day 2
We’ve taken LOTS of video, here a quick shot of V starting down the slalom run: We woke up to sunshine and a fresh…
Park City Trip Diary : Day 1
We arrived in Park City last night, and got up bright and early for our first day of snowboarding as a family. After picking…
Gluten-free at Disneyland
I have a gluten allergy, and last summer when our family visited Disneyland I had a hard time finding gluten-free options in the Disneyland…
Park City here we come!
Did I mention that I was recently selected to be a Park City Snowmama? I’m soooo excited! I can’t wait to try adaptive…
Beach Wheelchairs on the Big Island
A reader recently returned from a vacation on the Big Island of Hawaii (color me jealous) and wanted to share about Puuhonua o Honaunau…
Disneyland Disappointment for My Special Needs Kid
Two hours into our Disneyland adventure and I wanted to cry. For five months my daughter had endured significant health struggles and severe pain,…
Surf, Sand, Shopping – and maybe Sunshine on the Oregon Coast
Oregon’s Cannon Beach, located 3 and half hours from Seattle or one hour and half from Portland is a favorite retreat for our family,…