Packing carry-on only made our 10-night trip through London, York, Liverpool and Dublin so much easier. Here’s exactly what I packed, the travel organizers that worked, what I would change and three lists you can save for your own trip.

York was the stop on our England trip that surprised me most. This detailed two-day York itinerary includes our favorite historic pub, the Shambles, a $5.90 self-guided walking tour, York’s city walls, a former prison, where we stayed, and what I would do differently next time

Planning your first London trip? Follow our exact three-day route through Westminster, the South Bank, Borough Market, HMS Belfast, Tower Bridge, Notting Hill and Abbey Road—including where we stayed, ate and what we would change.

Follow our complete 10-day England and Ireland itinerary through London, York, Liverpool, and Dublin, including where we stayed, how we traveled between cities, what we did, and what we would change next time.

View of the Howth Peninsula near Dublin during a 10-day England and Ireland anniversary trip booked with points and miles

Five moms, four nights in Cabo, and one truly terrible travel day. Here is how we booked our all-inclusive getaway with points, what we did each day, and whether Dreams Los Cabos was worth it.

This three-day mother–daughter trip through Monterey and Big Sur combined dramatic Highway 1 views, redwood trails, hidden beaches, and plenty of time together. Here’s our complete itinerary, including where we stayed, what we loved, and what I would want another parent to know before visiting Big Sur with kids.

This eight-day Costa Rica family itinerary combines the beaches and wildlife of the Papagayo Peninsula with waterfalls, hot springs, and rainforest adventures in La Fortuna. Here’s exactly where we stayed, what we did with our two kids, and what I would change when planning Costa Rica with children.