Category Archives: Family Travel

Happy 7th B-Day World Traveler Lucas, 54 Countries Visited!

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world travelerA few days back, our (not so) little boy, Lucas Miles turned 7 years-old!

It’s almost hard to believe that Lucas is already seven years old. He’s in first grade, doing very well in school. Lucas loves math and is excelling in reading and writing. Yes, homework can be cause for complaint though!

He’e also a world traveler, having already visited 54 countries! Yes, he’s visited over 50 countries before turning 7 years-old! Continue reading Happy 7th B-Day World Traveler Lucas, 54 Countries Visited! →

This Will Have Your Kid Not Wanting To Leave The Museum

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museumDuring our travels, we like to visit a museum or two during the course of our trips. We try to find a museum that’s geared towards kids, but many we visit aren’t.

Art museums aren’t always the most fun for kids and it can definitely be annoying to hear questions like when are we leaving or are we almost finished constantly!

The Michael W Travels family recently got back from a trip to France and Monaco. During our trip, we were surprised by how much Lucas enjoyed the Musee d’ Orsay in Paris. While in Nice, we visited the Chagall Museum. Continue reading This Will Have Your Kid Not Wanting To Leave The Museum →

How To Save Money On Disneyland Paris Tickets

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Disneyland ParisEverybody knows that visiting  theme parks isn’t cheap. You can expect to pay around $100 per person per day to visit major parks like Disney.

Odds are pretty high that if you’re visiting a theme park, it will be the priciest day of your trip.

The Michael W Travels family recently visited France over winter break. We decided to visit Disneyland Paris on Christmas Day since we figured that pretty much nothing would be open.  Continue reading How To Save Money On Disneyland Paris Tickets →

A Cartoon Network Hotel is Opening in the Summer of 2019!

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The Cartoon Network is opening their first hotel in the summer of 2019!

While I’m not a fan of the Cartoon Network and would have a hard time naming any of their shows, my six year old is already a fan. I’d love to visit when they open since it would probably be a ton of fun for both of my kids. Continue reading A Cartoon Network Hotel is Opening in the Summer of 2019! →

A Family Visit to the Park Hyatt St Kitts

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Park Hyatt St KittsIn November 2017, I wrote a post sharing Where Kim and I redeemed our four Hyatt Visa Free Nights.

After much thought, we decided on using them for a stay at the new Park Hyatt St Kitts.

We visited the property at the end of the school year- from late June- early July and I felt that it could be helpful to share what a family visit to the Park Hyatt St Kitts was like. Continue reading A Family Visit to the Park Hyatt St Kitts →

Happy Birthday Theo, 2 Years Old- 22 Countries Visited!

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a child sitting at a tableThis post is way over-due…

I want to wish my little man Theo a very Happy Birthday in the online world! (We told him many times on his actual birthday!)

Over the summer, the Michael W Travels family headed off on a month- long trip to six former- Soviet states.

We had to fly home on August 29 to make it back before Theo’s 2nd birthday the following day. Continue reading Happy Birthday Theo, 2 Years Old- 22 Countries Visited! →

Disney World Experts, Share Your Advice & Help Us Out

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Disney WorldIn early 2015, the Michael W Travels family visited Disney World in Orlando, Florida.

During our day there, we spent most of the time at Magic Kingdom while also making a stop at Epcot .

Lucas was just a little over 3 years-old at the time and didn’t love Disney World. Kim and I are also not big fans of theme parks (I don’t love rides) so we’re looking for some advice. Continue reading Disney World Experts, Share Your Advice & Help Us Out →

Our Experience Staying in an Airport Pod Hotel with Kids

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pod hotelDuring our four week trip to six countries, we were bound to try some new travel experiences.

One of them was a new food experience, trying a doughnut hotdog!

Two other new experiences included catching some zzz’s. We spent a night on an overnight sleeper train and also stayed in an airport pod hotel with kids. Continue reading Our Experience Staying in an Airport Pod Hotel with Kids →

Our Experience Taking the Overnight Sleeper Train in Ukraine with Kids

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trainTraveling for a month with a family can be pricey. The Michael W Travels family uses miles and points to help bring down the costs. However, this doesn’t cover all of the expenses.

During our month long Summer 2018 Trip, we needed to get from Kiev to Odessa, Ukraine.

Our options were limited to a very long bus ride (no thanks), a short but pricey flight or an overnight sleeper train. Continue reading Our Experience Taking the Overnight Sleeper Train in Ukraine with Kids →

Product Review: The Tortuga Setout Packable Daypack

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a black backpack with a zipperPicking the right gear is crucial to making travel more comfortable. When you’re traveling with kids, this is even more so the case.

I typically travel with a 60 liter North Face backpack and a 35 liter Cotopaxi Volta daypack. This is usually a good amount of space for my thing as well as some of the kid’s items.

One problem we consistently run into during trips is which bag(s) to bring along when we’re out for the day. My wife Kim always has a bag, but she doesn’t always want to carry a backpack when she ‘wears’ Theo in our Ergo (baby carrier). And the issue I have is that I don’t want to bring along a 35L daypack, just for a few things. Continue reading Product Review: The Tortuga Setout Packable Daypack →