If you are itching for a safe getaway here’s some of my favorite Travel Products during Covid. Many of these items we will continue to use for years to come. Cooling Neck Gaiter These are great because they make breathing easier than any face cover we have tried. Neck Gaiters make it easy to cover…
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.
Hannacroix Creek Preserve Hike and Waterfall with Kids
Located in New Baltimore, NY about 20 minutes south of Albany, NY. There are 4 main trails in the Hannacroix Creek Preserve. For details of each trail check out their main website. If you are looking for nice trails for hiking with kids, this is a great one. Join the AffordableFamilyTravel.com Crew on facebook to…
Best Hikes with Kids: Christman Bird and Wildlife Sanctuary
Christman Bird and Wildlife Sanctuary located in Delanson, NY is about 30 minutes west of Albany, NY. There’s 2 trail options one is .8 miles, and the other 1.1 miles both lead to the Bozenkill water fall but the blue trail will take you to the lower part of the falls and the orange takes…
Best Places in the North East to Visit with Kids
There are some great places to visit in the North East while social distancing. Social Distancing is a term I hadn’t heard prior to Covid. It’s something that has become a common thought with every activity and decision we make. The North East USA is a great place to explore and get away while social…
The Best State Parks: Silver Sands State Park Review
Silver Sands State Park is the perfect beach for exploring nature. It’s located about 2.5 hours from Albany, NY and 1.5 hrs from NYC. Parking at the beach is free and there is no admission costs. Bathroom and changing facilities are available and were clean. The Beach at Silver Sands State Park The Beach is…
Best Day Trips: Simsbury CT 1-Day Itinerary
Simsbury CT is a cute small town with a lot of options to keep you busy for the day. They are celebrating their 350th Birthday so its a great time to visit. It’s located about 1.5 hrs from Albany, NY and a little over 2 hours from NYC. Curtis Park is wonderful and offers a…
Best Day Trips: Portland Maine 1-Day Itinerary and Tips
This Portland Maine 1-Day Itinerary is based on a day we spent in Portland, ME. Morning We spent the morning at the Maine Wild Life Park. While we were able to see Moose which we were excited to see, overall we were disappointed. The Park is small and spread out so it requires a lot…
Acadia National Park 1 – 3 Day Itinerary and Tips
Acadia National Park Itinerary helps you plan 1-3 days in Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. The jam packed itinerary can also be spread out over more days. Acadia National Park is a wonderful place for families to explore the outdoors. The National Parks website is a wealth of information so if you are looking…
Travel Hacking: Chase Hyatt Credit Card
Apply Here for the Chase Hyatt Credit Card* We love Hyatt hotels and resort but they are also a great value for our Chase Ultimate Reward points as they transfer 1:1 and can be used for free nights starting at only 5,000 points. There’s actual a ton of 5,000 pt hotels to pick from within…
The Best Family Experiences: Timber Tina’s Lumberjack Experience Review
Timber Tina’s Lumberjack experience in Trenton, ME (near Mt Desert Island) is a wonderful fun filled affordable experience. It is an Amazing value. Where can you get a private experience for your family for under $100? For $75 our entire family had a blast learning to be a lumber jack. Tina’s passion comes out as…