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The thought of a relaxing family vacation in Maui—tropical drink in hand—is a good one. With direct flights to Maui from San Diego and a number of major cities across the United States, it’s becoming easier and easier to visit this island paradise loved by all ages. If you’re considering visiting Maui with kids, take a look at Kaanapali Beach Resort. In This Article What is Kaanapali Beach Resort? Things to Do with Kids at Kaanapali Beach Resort Kaanapali Beaches Activities On the Water Land Activities Delicious Kaanapali Restaurants Where to Stay at Kaanapali Beach Resort What is Kaanapali Beach Resort? Kaanapali Beach Resort is a completely self-contained resort on a gorgeous three-mile stretch of beach along the sunny Western shores of Maui that was once a warrior training ground and the playground for Hawaii’s royalty. Kaanapali is a year-round destination for everyone with a number of festivals and events throughout the year including Kaa...

I grew up in a small town (population: less than 7,500). I went to a small high school, and then a small university in a similarly small town. Small towns, as it turns out, are sort of my jam! And while a lot of people aim to escape small-town life, small towns will always hold a special place in my heart. I love exploring big cities, but I find myself equally drawn to the smaller, often-overlooked corners of the world. While visiting Ann Arbor, Michigan, a couple times last year, I also found myself in the nearby town of Ypsilanti. Ypsilanti is similar to Ann Arbor and is only about 20 minutes away – but it's unique enough that I felt like it deserved a post all of its own! Painted door in Ypsi Ypsilanti Water Tower Note: I visited Ypsilanti as part of a paid ambassadorship with Wanderful and Destination Ann Arbor. As always, though, all opinions are 100% my own. An introduction to Ypsi First things first: Ypsilanti is pronounced ...

Looking for the best way to do Disney? The year I turned 21, I worked at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. I did an internship through the College Program at Walt Disney World and worked at Soarin’ Over California, in Epcot. Of course, it was magical. I learned all of the Disney Cast Member secrets, like why to always point with two fingers (because it’s impolite in some cultures to point with only one) , how to make Magical Moments, where to find Hidden Mickeys, the correct answer to “How many Mickeys ARE there?” ( ONE ), and I even lived with a very good friend of Mickey & Minnie Mouse! *wink*  One very useful thing I learned from my time as a Disney Cast Member was what I call Disney Parks Strategy ( “strat” for short, because it makes me sound like a spy or someone very important) . I’ll never visit Disney World or Disneyland the same way ever again. And I want to share all of my insider Disney tips with you, to...