Michelle Peters

Seattle

Writer at L.A. Family Travel

Journalist at Freelance

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8 sustainable travel mistakes to avoid (and what to do instead)

2 weeks ago | 10best.usatoday.com | Michelle Peters

AdvertisementIf you’re among those who care about sustainable travel, you’re probably wondering how to go beyond the hype and really do the work of reducing your carbon footprint while on the road. We take a closer look at the common misconceptions and mistakes travelers make (unwittingly, in most cases) and how a few extra minutes of planning, or even the way we’re packing, can help reduce your carbon footprint while traveling. Here are six things you can do to travel sustainably.
15 Travel Gifts Mom Actually Wants This Mother's Day

3 weeks ago | lafamilytravel.com | Michelle Peters |Michelle Goldberg writes

(This article may or may not contain affiliate links. What does that mean?)Let’s pause from all the amazing family-travel destinations we cover and turn to that uber-organizer, reservation-maker, suitcase-packer, list-maker, all-around-problem solver MOM who sits at the helm of the traveling family. Know one? We thought so. Are you one? Share this article with someone in your life … hint, hint.
10 lofty treehouse resorts that give 'canopy bed' a whole new meaning

1 month ago | 10best.usatoday.com | Michelle Peters

Soak up the sounds of the river below at Treehouse Point in Washington — Photo courtesy of Claymore MacTarghanTreehouses are getting a glow-up. From Texas to Thailand, you'll find treehouse resorts where you can unwind in nature’s gentle embrace. These treehouse stays are a far cry from the patched-together clubhouses you remember from childhood; we’re talking hot tubs, plush bedding, and Nespresso machines. To elevate your next getaway, here are 10 of our favorites.
These 10 sublime treehouse resorts offer the ultimate nature escape

1 month ago | 10best.usatoday.com | Michelle Peters

AdvertisementSoak up the sounds of the river below at Treehouse Point in Washington – Photo courtesy of Claymore MacTarghanTreehouses are getting a glow-up. From Texas to Thailand, you'll find treehouse resorts where you can unwind in nature’s gentle embrace. These treehouse stays are a far cry from the patched-together clubhouses you remember from childhood; we’re talking hot tubs, plush bedding, and Nespresso machines. To elevate your next getaway, here are 10 of our favorites.
Best Things to Do in Vermont in the Spring for Family Fun

1 month ago | lafamilytravel.com | Michelle Peters |Michelle Goldberg writes

(This article may or may not contain affiliate links. What does that mean?)To a kid growing up in Vermont, springtime is for shirking off that big parka, making mud pies, and splashing through puddles in rubber boots. One of my favorite things about the spring season is that feeling of the sun on my face in the afternoon before my fingers got chilly enough to remind me that winter wasn’t so far in the past. Vermont in early spring becomes one of the best places to experience nature’s revival.
Ireland with Kids: Planning the Best Family Vacation

2 months ago | lafamilytravel.com | Michelle Peters |Michelle Goldberg writes

(This article may or may not contain affiliate links. What does that mean?)With Larry the Groundhog seeing his shadow recently – 6 more weeks of winter! – some of us are daydreaming about the time when tulips sprout, leaves bud, and we get that first whiff of freshly mowed grass. Want that sense of lushness right now? Consider the Republic of Ireland, which comes by its nickname “Emerald Isle” quite honestly.
Awesome Stroller-Friendly Trails for Tacoma and South Sound Families

Jun 21, 2024 | parentmap.com | Michelle Peters

Taking a walk on a stroller-friendly trail is one of the best ways I’ve found to get in my daily steps and a healthy dose of fresh air. But it’s easy to get into a rut (pun intended) when it comes to frequenting nearby trails and walking paths. I knew there had to be more in the Tacoma and South Sound areas, so I set out to find new walking trails to explore, toddler in tow. For a path to be stroller friendly, there are a few things I keep in mind.
Create Precious Memories At These Fantastic Lake Resorts for Families

Jan 4, 2024 | lafamilytravel.com | Michelle Peters

(This article may or may not contain affiliate links. What does that mean?)Imagine waking up to the sound of water softly lapping against the lakeshore. A dive into the water, cool but not cold, laying on the warmth of a wooden dock. Many of my own cherished childhood memories are rooted in our annual family trips to Moosehead Lake in Maine. Lake trips are places of relaxation and adventure, swimming, canoeing, catching crayfish, and connecting with loved ones.
Police Brutality Hits Home

Dec 18, 2023 | medium.com | Michelle Peters

Cuban rapper and ex-political prisoner, Ktivo Disidente, falls victim to police brutality three months after emigrating to the United States. Police brutality is a reality across U.S. law enforcement agencies; that I know. Still, I have always steadfastly held on to what I know to be true about my diverse community of Miami-Dade County: only in Dade does it not happen, or does it? Our police force is demographically representative of our citizens.
I think My Dad Killed My Mom

Nov 24, 2023 | medium.com | Michelle Peters

Spring 1970 something, there was shift in the air. I came from the average two parent household, an older brother, average working dad and housekeeper mom. Some people always say that growing up in a two-parent household is beneficial to children but for me it was odd. There was a strange disconnect in the family. My dad was the manager of a car garage but there were no car repair shops within 2 miles of where we lived, and he always left late.