A family adventure blog
Sails & Trails
We're a multi-generational family of adventurers. Sometimes we're on a cruise ship in a concierge suite. Sometimes we're on a mountain trail with dehydrated food Barbara made herself. Always together — and always worth reading about.
Who we are
A family that goes places
I'm Bailey — cloud architect by day, detail-obsessed traveler always. My mother-in-law Barbara organizes our adventures, from Disney concierge suites to multi-week backpacking trips she's planned down to the last dehydrated meal. Together we've dragged two toddlers and an ever-expanding crew of extended family across the seas and up the mountains.
This is our account of all of it — what to pack, what to expect, what surprised us, and what made us stare open-mouthed at the horizon.
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The Real ROI of Disney Concierge (Hint: It's Not the Wine)
We did the math on Disney Wish concierge. The math was not flattering. We booked it again anyway — and here's the honest reason why it was worth every penny.
49 Days Out (Not That I'm Counting): How We're Preparing for the Disney Destiny
We sail the brand-new Disney Destiny on May 23rd and I am not even a little bit chill about it. Here's what we know, what we've booked, and why the planning is half the fun.