The Suitcase Chronicles

Catch up on the latest travel news and tips to make your family trip one to remember!

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Family Travel: Why It’s Worth Every Effort and Dollar

We have new readers, so time for an introduction post! I’m Melissa, and I’m a family travel designer, but more importantly, I’m a mom who believes that travel is one

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Hyatt Regency Maui Review: Best Luxury Beach Resort for Families

August 12, 2025 / Melissa Singletary / Accommodations, Beach Vacations, Destination Reviews, Family Travel, Family Travel Guides, Hawaii, Hotel and Resort Reviews, Luxury Family Travel, Travel Experience, Travel Tips, Travel with Kids, U.S. Travel / No Comments

es? Our Honest Review Hyatt Regency Maui Resort Review: Family-Friendly Luxury in Lahaina es? Our Honest Review Hyatt Regency Maui Resort Review: Family-Friendly Luxury in Lahaina Looking for a family-friendly

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Points & Miles Made Simple: A Beginner’s Guide to Free Travel

July 1, 2025 / Melissa Singletary / Budget Travel, Family Travel, Flying, Parenting and Travel, Points & Miles, Travel Products, Travel Rewards, Travel Tips, Travel Tools, Travel with Intention, Travel with Kids, Trip Planning / No Comments

Travel More, Spend Less: Getting Started with Points & Miles Imagine booking flights or hotel stays for free (or nearly free!) just by using rewards points. That’s the power of

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Travel Advisor vs. DIY: What Saves Time, Money, and Sanity?

June 17, 2025 / Melissa Singletary / Budget Travel, Caribbean, Checklists, Destination Guide, Family Travel, Parenting and Travel, Pricing, Travel Experience, Travel Mistakes & Lessons, Travel Pacing, Travel Tips, Travel Tools, Travel with Intention, Travel with Kids, Trip Planning, U.S. Travel / No Comments

Is Planning Your Own Trip Really Cheaper? Let’s Break It Down. There’s a common belief that planning your own trip saves money, but is that always true? While DIY travel

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Easy Family Travel Bucket List You Can Start Now

June 3, 2025 / Melissa Singletary / Adventure Travel with Kids, Budget Travel, Checklists, City Travel with Kids, Destination Guide, Family Travel, Hawaii, Multi-Generational Travel, Oregon, Parenting and Travel, Travel Experience, Travel Pacing, Travel Tips, Travel Tools, Travel with Intention, Travel with Kids, Trip Planning, U.S. Travel, Weekend Getaways, West Coast U.S. Travel / No Comments

The Places We Can’t Wait to Explore as a Family There’s something exciting about dreaming up future adventures. Whether it’s a place we’ve never been or a destination that holds

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Birthday on the Road: How to Make Travel Days Extra Special

May 20, 2025 / Melissa Singletary / Accommodations, Birthday Travel, Celebrations While Traveling, Checklists, Destination Guide, Family Travel, Hawaii, Learning, Packing, Parenting and Travel, Travel Experience, Travel Tips, Travel with Intention, Travel with Kids, Trip Planning, U.S. Travel / No Comments

Making Birthday Memories While Traveling Celebrating a child’s birthday is always special, but celebrating while on vacation? That takes it to a whole new level. There’s something magical about waking

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Ultimate Family Road Trip Tips: What Worked and What Didn’t

May 6, 2025 / Melissa Singletary / Adventure Travel with Kids, Checklists, Destination Guide, Family Travel, Itineraries & Travel Routes, Nature & Parks, Packing, Parenting and Travel, Road Trip, Toddlers, Travel Experience, Travel Tips, Travel Tools, Travel with Intention, Travel with Kids, U.S. Travel, Weekend Getaways / No Comments

Family Road Trips: Chaos, Laughter, and Memories We’ll Never Forget There’s nothing quite like packing up the car, filling the backseat with snacks and stuffed animals, and hitting the open

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Disneyland or Disney Cruise? How to Choose the Best Trip

April 29, 2025 / Melissa Singletary / Activities, Cruise, Disney, Family Travel, Parenting and Travel, Pricing, Travel Experience, Travel Pacing, Travel Tips, Travel Tools, Travel with Kids / No Comments

The Ultimate Family Vacation Showdown If you’re dreaming of a magical Disney vacation but can’t decide between Disneyland and a Disney Cruise, you’re not alone! Both offer the incredible Disney

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