Same condo, same weekend, same families (Hongs and Tippetts)…but big difference between 2021 and 2022!!! I still pre-booked the kids’ ski school, the condo and the adult lift tickets way in advance of our January 13-17 ski vacation. I called 800-MAMMOTH in October 2021 and spoke with a customer service rep for over an hourContinue reading “2nd Annual Mammoth MLK Weekend”
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Germany, Austria, France in 10 days…Thanksgiving 2021
Yes we did. We traveled, for FUN, to Europe during Covid. And I don’t regret a second of it, despite additional prep time and a few anxious moments. Read on… Munich – Salzburg – Munich – Stuttgart – Heidelberg – Rothenburg – Reims – Disneyland – Paris Getting out of LAX was actually the toughestContinue reading “Germany, Austria, France in 10 days…Thanksgiving 2021”
Tips for Family Travel to Europe during Covid-times: 11/21
I’ll go into more detailed itinerary for our Thanksgiving 2021 travels to Germany, Austria and France in the next blog post, but here are some quick tips to ensure travel is Covid-compliant and as smooth as possible in this area. Check the US Embassy frequently for entry and exit Covid requirements. A Google search willContinue reading “Tips for Family Travel to Europe during Covid-times: 11/21”
Labor Day Weekend in Coronado, CA
Driving to Coronado on a Saturday morning in September is actually quite enjoyable from Orange County. Typically it will take about an 1 1/2 hours to get there. This was the case when we embarked on our latest family vacation with the Tavakolis (of Cancun Thanksgiving 2020 fame). Our family played carpool karaoke with anContinue reading “Labor Day Weekend in Coronado, CA”
Maui Vacation, Summer 2021
Was it crowded? Yes. Was it worth it? Yes. We left for our Maui 7-day vacation on June 30th on a direct United flight out of LAX, but the vacation planning began months earlier. I reserved a one-bedroom villa at the Westin Nanea in Ka’anapali a year ago. http://www.marriott.com/westin/lahaina We booked our flights when theyContinue reading “Maui Vacation, Summer 2021”
Heavenly, Tahoe 2021
What not to do when planning a ski trip with 2 kids under 10 yrs old to Heavenly, Tahoe: Do not fly into Reno Airport past 8PM Do not rent a car from Budget Rental Car Do not have skis/boots delivered to your hotel by Heavenly Sports Rental Avoid most ski runs on the NevadaContinue reading “Heavenly, Tahoe 2021”
We Don’t Sit Still 