A week ago we started social distancing and self isolation. We left school and work Friday the 13th of March and the kids and I haven’t been in a car nor building other than our home since. Mike worked Monday in the office and ran some essential errands. Wednesday Mike had to run to the…
Author: Nicole Sweeney
I am a full time working mom with passion for planning and traveling with my family. I love food, wine, culture, beach destinations and animals. Enjoy smaller towns and villages but recognize the amazing culture that often can be found in larger cities. We have a huge Disney fan in the family and the kids enjoy it too. We prefer mid-range hotels but are happy to save with a clean comfortable budget hotel or splurge on a luxury hotel. I love utilizing travel hacking to help our family travel more. Favorite places I have visited include Hawaii, Italy, Australia and New Zealand. Travel goals include Antarctica to visit my 7th continent. Galapagos and African Safari. Favorite budget trip is Jamaica Holiday Inn All Inclusive Montego Bay.
We Are All Struggling to Deal with COVID-19
We love to travel but I also love to be home. I thought this was going to be easier than it is. We completed our first week of lock down after Schools were closed Friday, March 13, 2020. What I imagined vs Reality My idea was during the week the kids would do the activities…
Day 1 Quarantine/Shut Down
Saturday March 14, 2019 Today was the First Day since our School District announced closing. All activities were canceled. Skate lessons for the full 4 weeks, Loews Build clinic, even our kids Faith Formation classes. All while my husband and I both need to continue to work so we need to figure our schedules out….
Tips for Keeping Kids Entertained and Educated While Quarantined
One of the biggest reason’s I love to travel with my family is the quality time we get to spend together with out all the distractions and responsibilities of life. If my family ends up being quarantined I can say that the one good thing that will come out of it is quality time together….
Etali Safari Lodge in Madikwe Game Reserve Review & Tips
Etali Safari Lodge in Madikwe Game Reserve is the ultimate luxury safari experience. While I love Affordable Family Travel, there is a rare occasion that we splurge on a luxury resort. If you are spending most of your time out of your room why spend so much on accommodations that you only sleep in? With…
Addo Elephant National Park Review, Tips & Lodging
You could spend 11 Days in Capetown including 5 Nights at Addo Elephant National Park enjoying hours of self drive/ independent game drives for as little as $6,000 Total for a family of 4 including international flights. Addo Elephant National Park is a wonderful affordable Safari Experience. We did a self drive and saw so…
Parc Safari Canada
Parc Safari is a zoo including Drive through safari in Hemmingford, Quebec, Canada Tips They will hand you a map at the entrance but if they don’t ask for one. Bring heads of lettuce and celery- enough to fill a medium sized cooler. we went through the lettuce the quickest and they seemed to like…
The American Dream
This week my Grandmother passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was affectionate and caring. She loved children and her face would light up when ever she was around her grand children or great grandchildren. She was a wonderful cook and made amazing Egyptian and Lebanese food. I will always remember her…
Capital District Area Farms in the Spring and Summer
Often people associate visiting farms in the fall for Fall Harvest, apple and pumpkin picking and all that Family fun Fall Activities that are offered. But Spring and Summer are also a Great time to visit farms. Baby Animal Days Baby Animal Days are my favorite time to visit farms. Infact we have visited both…
Why you should visit Albany-New York’s Capital
Most visitors to New York State Head to the City. Some visit long Island other’s head to the Adirondacks or the Finger lakes. New York is an amazing State to visit with diverse areas. But believe it or not there’s a lot to do and see In New York’s Capital- Albany. Best of All it’s…