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.

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.

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!

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.