Welcome to A Bit of Wanderlust, your go-to guide for family travel inspiration. We believe in making the ordinary memorable—whether it’s a weekend getaway close to home, a city adventure full of culture, or a once-in-a-lifetime trip across the globe. Here you’ll find family-friendly destination guides, hidden local gems, and practical travel tips to help you explore with kids while creating unforgettable memories together. From road trips and outdoor adventures to city breaks and international escapes, our goal is to make travel with family easier, inspiring, and more joyful.
Family travel made simple: discover local gems, city adventures, and unforgettable trips around the world with kids.
Hear to share our experiences to give you a go to “How -to” travel guide you can use to take your little ones on adventures
Introducing Our Travel Blog for Families
Enjoy the ride! Family adventures await.
✈️ Destinations for families that we believe in will be shared so that you have the know-how and our experience to lean on with your next family adventure and vacation together.
Welcome to A Bit of Wanderlust, where family travel meets storytelling. Here, every destination is more than a place on the map — it’s a memory in motion. Whether it’s a road trip with toddlers, a sunshine-filled escape, or a peaceful parent retreat, each journey is proof that travel with kids can be beautiful, messy, and magical all at once.
This year has been full of adventure, from coast to coast — and I’m sharing it all to help inspire your next family getaway.
🌴 Florida Sun & Island Time
From Anna Maria Island to Sarasota and Clearwater, we traded screen time for sandy toes and shell hunts. These family-friendly beach spots near Tampa are perfect for little explorers — and parents who crave sunshine and simplicity..
🌊 California Coast Magic
Our trip to La Jolla and San Diego was a return to one of our favorite family destinations — and proof that travel with babies and toddlers can still be full of surprise and joy. California always brings that mix of laid-back adventure and ocean breeze we can’t resist.
🧘♀️ Wisconsin Wellness Escape
In Kohler, I carved out time for a little self-care — my own DIY yoga retreat in a place known for calm, luxury, and Midwest charm. It was the reset every parent deserves between playdates and packing lists.
🚗 Midwest Road Trip Adventures
Over the summer, I packed up the car (and the kids!) for a solo parenting road trip across Indiana, Ohio, and West Virginia. Three weeks of small towns, big skies, and unexpected laughter — a reminder that sometimes, the best adventures are the ones right outside your door.