Our Disney Split Stay: Old Key West vs. Animal Kingdom Lodge (and the Order I’d Pick Next Time)
I plan Disney trips for families all year long, so when it came time to plan our own, I pulled out the same checklist I use for my clients. Since this wasn’t our first visit, we skipped the mad dash and built in a slower pace this time, with pool afternoons, a full rest day, […]
Portofino Bay Hotel and Epic Universe: An Honest Universal Orlando Review for Families
By Christie Gearen | Shoot for the Moon Vacations Published on I promised you a Part 2. I did not promise you when. In my defense, I’ve been busy planning other families’ trips, which is kind of the whole job. But the Universal half of our Orlando week deserves its own post, so here it […]
Disney World Vacation Packages: What To Do When They Drop
Disney World vacation packages drop once a year, and families who move on release day consistently get the best resorts, the best rates, and a whole lot less stress for the rest of their planning. Here’s exactly what to do the moment packages become available, whether you’re starting from scratch or already have a reservation you’re second-guessing.
Disney’s Art of Animation Finding Nemo Family Suite: An Honest Review (Plus Disney World Tips for Families)
By Christie | Shoot for the Moon Vacations Okay, I need to paint you a picture. It’s a Sunday afternoon. My two kids and my best friend Wendy are piled into the lobby of Disney’s Art of Animation Resort at Walt Disney World. We’ve been traveling since the crack of dawn, and we are beyond […]
Disney World Vacation Packages: Why the Earlier You Start Planning, the Better
Hey friend! Whether you are just starting to dream about a Walt Disney World vacation or you’ve had a trip on your vision board for a while now, there is one thing I want you to hear right away: the earlier you start planning, the better your trip is going to be. Not slightly better. […]
Why Cruising Might Be the Best Vacation You’ve Never Considered
When most of us think about vacations, we picture the planning first: flights, hotels, rental cars, meals, activities… and suddenly, it doesn’t feel very relaxing at all.
Why You Don’t Have to Plan Your Cruise Alone (And Why You’ll Love the Difference)
Cruises are amazing. They’re also… a lot. Between comparing itineraries, picking the right stateroom, figuring out dining and drink packages, and making sure you don’t miss deadlines for excursions, it’s easy to go from excited to overwhelmed. The truth? You don’t have to do this alone. Here’s what happens when you hire me to help […]
Let’s Make This the Year You Actually Do It (Not just talk about it. Not just pin it. Actually take the trip.)
Let’s be honest.
More Mickey, Less Mess: Why We’re Taking the Grandparents With Us
Because the best gift isn’t wrapped—it’s three generations eating churros together at 9 a.m.
How to Wrap a Trip: Countdown Calendars, Clues, and Big Reveals
Because a gift card in an envelope is fine—but we can do better, and you know it.