Well, wooooo-hooo! Welcome, travel aficionados, to the launch of our weekly newsletter. I’m thrilled that you’ve taken the time to open it and take a look. My goal is that each week, you find inspiration, advice, and plenty of family-friendly travel options when you peep inside.

The theme of our first issue is: High-Low. We’re highlighting jaw-dropping luxury suites pulled right from the imaginations of littles. And we’re reviewing tiny-cabin glamping that’s only a couple hour’s drive from most major metro areas, as well as all the nature-focused goodies (all under $20!) that will help keep kiddos busy outdoors, so mom and dad can kick back by the campfire.

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World’s dreamiest family suites

Now this is the stuff that dreams are made of. An airship voyage bunk room, with a working propeller, steering wheel and tunnel that connects to mom and dad's room? An enchanted fairy-tale themed guestroom overlooking Hong Kong, complete with sleep-in magical carriage, slide, tea set and dress-up costumes?

These magical luxury suites are just two examples of the family-friendly overhaul that transformed luxe hotel Island Shangri-La's 45th floor. Every detail - and we mean every detail - has been considered in this redesign. Click the link below for mega eye candy and more details.

Road trip! Tiny cabin glamping

This summer, I plotted my first one-on-one adventure with my four year old. We drove an hour and half outside of Detroit for two nights of glamping at a tiny cabin resort. These clever properties - home to dozens of "tiny home" cabins, each with private outdoor space - are located across the U.S.

Near major metro areas, they offer an easy and relatively affordable escape to nature, without the need to borrow a tent or buy a sleeping bag. Each tiny cabin offers a cozy queen bed (or queen bunk), placed just in front of an expansive window to the wilderness. A small table and kitchenette supply everything you'll need to cook up a meal on the stove or bonfire grill. A tiny bathroom, including a toilet and shower are also tucked inside.

If you’re planning a camping (or glamping!) trip with your kiddo, or any nature-based adventure - even your backyard - scope out our favorite Amazon buys, all $20 or less:

• Cast Iron Camp Cooker | $11
  (Perfect for grilled cheese or pizza pockets!)

• Scavenger Hunt Card Set | $10

• Bug Catcher Kit | $20

• Kids Camping Lantern | $15

• Scavenger Hunt Journal | $14

• Mosquito Repellant Stickers | $15

• S’mores Kit | $10

• Campfire Stories for Kids Cards | $14

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