Anticipating a family cruise trip is exciting and feels like a long journey; the thrill comes from seeing the adventures that may happen along the way. Nevertheless, a surge of anxiety comes hand in hand with the excitement, because money is always a huge hurdle to overcome; many people think that cruising is simply unaffordable. Luckily, your family will be able to enjoy the most of the adventure with few to no threats to their budget after applying the right strategies.

Lemongrass chicken. That’s what my oldest ordered the last week at Peppermint, a Thai restaurant we went to as a family. When her dish came everyone, my husband included, couldn’t wait to try her dish–it was stunning. Thin slices of charbroiled chicken topped with veggies, a light brown sauce that was wafting citrusy scents in all directions, and on top a batch of fried, crispy spinach. I didn’t even know you could fry spinach!

With accommodation costs constantly rising, and with more and more travellers desiring the freedoms that they see their fellow adventurers enjoying, it’s hardly surprising that converted vans are gaining real traction. 

This summer, my husband and I were visiting Michigan for a wedding. We decided to visit two places that our daughter has never been to that we thought she would absolutely love: Frankenmuth…and of course, Mackinac Island!