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MacCallum House review: Like coming home to a grand Mendocino home

Dec 7, 2024 | familyvacationist.com | Nina Cohen

All of Mendocino’s sweet, small-town charm is embodied in MacCallum House. Perched on a hill with views of the ocean, cliffs, and magnificent gardens of the property, MacCallum House is a microcosm of what’s special about this Northern California coastal village. TESTING THE BEST: Here’s why we recommend these hotel booking sitesPulling up in front of the house, I felt like I had a home, and a grand one at that, right in town.
Hate bus tours? These 7 unique guided tours were made for you

Mar 1, 2024 | yahoo.com | Nina Cohen

Whether I'm vacationing with my family or traveling solo, I love having a guide when I'm exploring a new destination. But guided tours that consist of riding on a bus for days on end are just not for me. If you're like that too, I have good news, because it turns out there are plenty of other ways to travel with the benefit of a guide.
7 Tours for Travelers Who Hate Bus Tours

Feb 23, 2024 | tourscoop.com | Nina Cohen

I love having a guide, but riding on a bus for several days is just not for me. If you’re like that too, I have good news, because it turns out there are plenty of other ways to travel with the benefit of a guide. Whether you want active adventure or simply an alternative to the classic coach tour, there are options around the globe for you to hit the road without hitting the (actual) road.
SpringHill Suites Oceanside/Downtown by Marriott Hotel Review (2024)

Jan 29, 2024 | familyvacationist.com | Nina Cohen

From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed at the adorable SpringHill Suites Oceanside by Marriott. This hotel—just two blocks from the beach and two blocks from the train station in Oceanside, California—invites families to make themselves comfortable.
How to Choose the Best Hawaiian Island to Visit (2024)

Dec 11, 2023 | familyvacationist.com | Nina Cohen

I regularly visit family in Hawai’i, and have visited every major island more than once. Here’s my advice to help you choose the best Hawaiian island for your next visit. And the one after that, too. The question should not be if you go to Hawai’i, but rather when. With vast biodiversity, rich cultural heritage, magnificent natural features, and consistent temperatures, Hawai’i offers something for all visitors at any time of year.
5 Best National Park Campgrounds in the U.S. (2024)

Dec 2, 2023 | familyvacationist.com | Nina Cohen

When you imagine a national park vacation, you probably conjure up images of sweeping vistas, exceptional hiking, and scenic drives through some of America’s most stunning natural areas. Those sorts of daytime activities are definitely a huge part of any great national park vacation with kids, but in my opinion the best way to fully immerse yourself is by family camping under the stars and waking up to the sunrise at one of the best national park campgrounds.
Here’s What You Need to Know About The Stanford Park Hotel, Menlo Park

Nov 27, 2023 | familyvacationist.com | Nina Cohen

I stayed at the Stanford Park Hotel in Menlo Park, California, close to Stanford University and the Silicon Valley. I loved how it had a central location but felt like a little tucked-away oasis. Rooms were comfortable and quiet, and the hotel has a great pool area and restaurant. Having spent three years working and going to school in Palo Alto, California, it’s likely I’ve driven by the Stanford Park Hotel in Menlo Park hundreds of times without really registering it.
Family Weekend: Three Days in Oceanside, California

Oct 6, 2023 | familyvacationist.com | Nina Cohen

About an hour north of San Diego, Oceanside is a quaint and funky oceanfront community and an ideal spot for a weekend to just play—at the beach and around town. On a recent visit with my kids, I tapped into Southern California’s famous year-round beach weather to take advantage of all that the city has to offer.
Limelight Ketchum Hotel Review (2023)

Aug 23, 2023 | familyvacationist.com | Nina Cohen

Located in the heart of Ketchum, Idaho, Limelight Hotel Ketchum is an ideal spot for families. With its free shuttle to the base of two ski mountains in winter (as well as to and from the airport) plus complimentary bikes in summer, Limelight helps you to maximize what Ketchum and Sun Valley have to offer all while offering you a relaxed, friendly, and beautiful home base. Limelight Ketchum has 99 rooms and suites and 14 residences, offering a wide variety of accommodation options.