We visit Breckenridge at least three times a year. I’m often asked about the best places to stay, but I can only recommend what we’ve personally experienced as a family of four traveling alone and with a bigger group. There’s plenty of lodging in and around Breckenridge, so you won’t find yourself short on options. Here are a few of our recommendations based on personal experience. IN THE SUMMER... We typically visit Breckenridge in the summer with another family, so we need extra space to sprawl out. We use VRBO/Home Away to book all of our summer lodging and we’ve always been happy with where we’ve stayed. One … [Read more...] about Where to Stay in Breckenridge, Colorado
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Packing for a Summer Trip to the Mountains
If you’ve never visited the mountains in the summer, I can’t recommend it enough. The weather, the views, the endless amount of opportunities to be active outdoors. It’s a breath of fresh air and breathtaking all at once. We visit the Colorado Rockies every summer and I’m often asked what to pack, so I thought I’d share our essentials packing list if you’re planning a trip, too. This is obviously not an exhaustive list as every family’s needs/wants/preferences are different, but I personally think it’s a great starting point. LAYERSLayers are essential when visiting the mountains any time of the year…yes, even in … [Read more...] about Packing for a Summer Trip to the Mountains
5 Things To Do With Your Family in the Summer – Breckenridge, CO
One of our family’s favorite places to visit in the summer (or really any time of the year), is a quaint little mountain town in Colorado roughly about 100 miles west of the Denver International Airport. Breckenridge is home to some of the most breathtaking views and gorgeous hikes in the area. If you & your family find yourself anywhere in the area this time of the year, here are a few things that will keep you busy. BRECKCONNECT GONDOLAThe BreckConnect Gondola is an 8-passenger cabin suspended on cables & provides visitors with transportation to and from the Peak 7 and Peak 8 ski resorts. The gondola is … [Read more...] about 5 Things To Do With Your Family in the Summer – Breckenridge, CO
Banff Canada – Lodging & Food
WHERE TO STAY IN BANFF If you’ve been following my IG for a while, you might remember that my husband and I…along with two of our friends…traveled to Banff Canada for a few days in June. I’m not an expert on traveling, and I’m definitely not an expert on traveling to Banff, but here’s just a little rundown of the lodging and food after several people have asked for trip details. We reserved our lodging only about a week and a half prior to our trip due to poor planning on our part. By the time we were ready to reserve our stay, most lodging in Banff was completely sold out. We ended up having to split our stay … [Read more...] about Banff Canada – Lodging & Food
