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We’re Benton and Morgan, a Southern family of five sharing real-world family travel, road trips, resorts, safari adventures, theme parks, and meaningful moments around the globe.

Around here, we believe planning a trip should feel just as exciting as taking one. From long travel days and roadside coffee stops to bucket-list adventures and unforgettable family memories, we share honest experiences, practical tips, and the kind of insight you’d expect from friends who’ve already been there.

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Recent Travels

Walt Disney World, Las Vegas, Los Cabos, EPIC Universe, Antelope Canyon, Nashville, Thailand, South Africa

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Some of our favorite memories

Three children standing on a ship deck with an ocean background, smiling at the camera. They are dressed casually and have face masks hanging from their necks.
Children standing next to a vehicle with Mickey Mouse on a beach with sailboats, a large cruise ship, palm trees, and a clear blue sky in the background.
A woman in sunglasses and a black swimsuit smiling with arms raised in clear turquoise water on a sunny day, with a cruise ship, palm trees, and a beach with umbrellas in the background.
A man and a young child enjoying time in the water at a beach, with a cruise ship and blue sky in the background.
A group of five people, including two women and three children, standing in front of a Disney-themed backdrop with characters Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse and the text "Marathon Weekend 2026." They are surrounded by potted ferns and greenery.
A man and woman standing with three young girls in front of a colorful backdrop with a tiered cake and fairy tale characters, suggesting a celebration or event.
Family photo in front of a promotional backdrop for RunDisney's 'Cheers to 15 Years' event with three children, a woman, and a man, all standing on a polished floor with green plants at the base of the backdrop.
Three children posing for a photo at night, wearing race bibs, with a parking lot and street lights in the background. The girl on the left is holding a water bottle, and the girl on the right has a large bow in her hair.
A man crossing the finish line at a race, raising his arms in celebration.
A woman and a young boy sitting on a bus, both smiling at the camera. The boy is wearing a red shirt with a name tag. The bus seats are gray with a speckled pattern, and the ceiling has blue and white lights.
A group of five people, including children and adults, taking a selfie at a nighttime outdoor event with many other people in the background. Two children are wearing race bibs, indicating a running event.
A young girl running in a race during nighttime or evening, wearing a purple tank top and patterned shorts, with a race bib number 48391, and surrounded by other runners and spectators.
Three children at a Disney-themed 5K race wearing race bibs and medals, standing in front of a backdrop with Disney characters and race signs, celebrating their completion of the race.
A family of five posing in front of a blue backdrop with 'runDisney' branding. The man is wearing a finisher medal and a race bib, holding it in his hand. The children are dressed casually, and one is holding a circular sign with the Disney mascot an
A family of five celebrating after completing a run Disney event, wearing medals and race bibs, standing in front of a blue backdrop with run Disney logos.
Safari jeep pose in South Africa after sundowners
Boma Braai dinner outside of the safari lodge with family around the dinner table at night
Child overlooking the safari lush green valley while sitting on the ledge of the pool
Father and daughter having coffee and hot chocolate during safari game drive
Shamwari Private Game Reserve jeep with a family of 5 standing in front of it one morning during a morning game drive in South Africa
kid in bathrobe, in a plush bed with lots of pillows, window curtains drawn back, wearing slippers, with a TV remote in hand, and drinking Coca Cola at Four Seasons, the Westcliff, Johannesburg, South Africa
Mom and daughters in NYC near Rockefeller Center
Sisters at the airport in loungewear before a long flight
Little boy at Raising Canes in Times Square posing with the dog dressed as statue of liberty statue
Young girl at Serendipity 3 restaurant in Manhattan
Young boy found a sand dollar on Hilton Head Island Beach with cooler temperatures for the beach trip and sunset starting in the background
Disney's Hilton Head Island topiary with a young boy in a hoodie made by Under Armour in cooler weather
Man posing at RunDisney expo with 26.2 sign and race bib prior to running the race.
Husband and wife, sunset background on Celebrity XCel sailing near the back of the ship
Woman in sundress at the Retreat entrance on the Celebrity XCel staircase
Young girl in fall, at sunset, standing in Newport, Rhode Island with Adirondack chairs in the background on the hill
Castle Hill Inn, Newport, RI, Adirondack chairs in the background, kids walking down the hill on a beautiful fall day
Three children in Newport, Rhode Island at the Tennis Hall of Fame with the Rolex clock standing in front of the grass tennis court behind them
Mother and son, swimming at Hong Island in Thailand with sunglasses on and swim goggles in crystal clear water
Family of 5, in Krabi Thailand at Thai Town of Elephant, drinking coconut water from coconuts with elephants in the background
Father and daughter kayaking at Khao Sok National Park in front of floating houses on the lake in the summer time with the jungle in the background.
Family of 5 in a hammock at Our Jungle Camp in Khao Sok National Park one night.
Family of 5, standing on a beach in Koh Lanta, Thailand dressed up for dinner, at sunset with mountains in the background.
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