At Cosmos Mariners: Destination Unknown, you’ll find family travel guides and tips no matter what kind of travel your kids like. From museums and tours to hiking trails and national parks visits, let’s plan your perfect kid-friendly adventure!
Hey, I’m Natalie!
I’m a mom who loves exploring the world with my kids, one adventure at at a time. We’ve been to 25 countries, 24 U.S. national parks, 34 U.S. states, and we have no plans to stop anytime soon. I hope you’ll find easy, actionable plans and inspiration here for your next family trip.
The Cloudveil Hotel in Jackson Hole is beautiful—but is it a good place to base your family while visiting Jackson, Wyoming?
My kids and I stayed here at the end of our visit to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, and I recommend the hotel for other families looking for that perfect balance of Western ruggedness and effortlessly casual.
Let’s explore 3 of my favorite spooky church ruins in South Carolina! All of these ruins are open to the public and free, making this a low cost day trip from Charleston.
Here are the best things to do in Charleston, SC including recommended museums, parks, plantations, and restaurants! Start planning your vacation in Charleston now with these great ideas in downtown, James Island, and West Ashley.
Bulls Island, South Carolina, is located about 45 minutes outside of historic Charleston, but it is a world away. Our full guide shares how to book the Bulls Island ferry, what to bring, and what to expect from one of the best Charleston SC day trips.
Explore this first time visitors guide to London, where you’ll find out where to stay, what to eat, what to do, and where to shop in one of the world’s most incredible cities.
If you're planning a trip to the Holy City, you need this visitors guide to Charleston, SC! Lucky for you, you've got a local as your Charleston SC tour guide to share the real tips on where to visit, eat, shop, and sleep in this Charleston travel guide.
Let’s explore 3 of my favorite spooky church ruins in South Carolina! All of these ruins are open to the public and free, making this a low cost day trip from Charleston.
Did you know that you can step inside the world of Anne of Green Gables in PEI (Prince Edward Island), Canada? With this Anne of Green Gables PEI road trip itinerary, it's all possible!
The beautifully themed Hotel Teatro is one of the best downtown Denver luxury boutique hotels, and it’s the perfect place to use as a base while exploring the city. Located in LoDo (lower downtown), the hotel puts visitors within walking distance of multiple trendy restaurants, and within easy driving distance of I-70.
The Cloudveil Hotel in Jackson Hole is beautiful—but is it a good place to base your family while visiting Jackson, Wyoming?
My kids and I stayed here at the end of our visit to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, and I recommend the hotel for other families looking for that perfect balance of Western ruggedness and effortlessly casual.
Stay at the historic Dunhill Hotel in Charlotte NC for a perfectly located home-away-from-home with a side of Queen City history. As the hotel nears its 100th birthday, it remains a wonderful, safe place to rest while you’re visiting Uptown.
When you admit that you're thinking of staying at a hostel with kids, many people will probably look at you as if you're crazy. Learn how hostels can be great experiences for everyone in the family while saving money on your trip!
Planning might not eliminate every issue you encounter while traveling, but these tips will go a long way to ensuring you have a calm, relaxing vacation. Here are the apps, planning sites, and other tips that I use to make sure our vacations are focused on fun, and not the logistics.
