Oval Beach, in Saugatuck, Michigan, is one popular place. 

It has received many accolades:

• One of the Top 25 beaches in the world (Condé Naste Magazine)
• One of the two top freshwater beaches in the USA (National Geographic Traveler Magazine)
• One of the five best beaches in the United States (MTV)

Planning a road trip with kids can seem like a real challenge. It’s natural to worry that the kids won't be able to handle long hours in one spot, and need something engaging to keep them entertained. With some thought and creativity, a family car trip can be both joyful and liberating.

Here are 7 tips to help create a more stress-free journey for your entire family.

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.