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Shaz Family Travels

A writer with a deep appreciation for wildlife, conservation and a profound case of travel bug fever

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Croatia Dubrovnik Europe

Best itinerary for Dubrovnik, Croatia

Shaz Family Travels February 22, 2025February 22, 2025
Greece Naxos

Naxos: the best Greek island for family travel

Shaz Family Travels June 29, 2024June 29, 2024
hiking Weekend Trips

5 Great Hikes and Wild Day Trips: Chicago Region

Shaz Family Travels June 15, 2024June 15, 2024
Mexico

Adventures in Yucatan: Nature, History, Cenotes and more

Shaz Family Travels June 24, 2023June 25, 2023
Arizona hiking Kayak/Canoe Utah

How to Access Lower Antelope Canyon

Shaz Family Travels March 4, 2023July 1, 2023
hiking National Parks Utah

How to Hike the Narrows with Kids

Shaz Family Travels February 5, 2023July 1, 2023
hiking National Parks Utah

Must See: Utah’s Famous Delicate Arch at Sunrise

Shaz Family Travels June 1, 2021July 1, 2023
Camping

Tips for Camping with Kids for the First Time

Shaz Family Travels February 20, 2021July 1, 2023
Banff National Park Canada hiking National Parks

Best, Beautiful Kid-Friendly Hikes in Banff

Shaz Family Travels March 1, 2020July 1, 2023
Banff National Park Canada National Parks Waterfalls

5 Best Waterfalls in the Canadian Rockies

Shaz Family Travels February 23, 2020February 22, 2025
Seattle United States Weekend Trips

Three Days: Seattle with Kids

Shaz Family Travels February 24, 2019February 24, 2019
Best itinerary for Dubrovnik, Croatia
Croatia Dubrovnik Europe

Best itinerary for Dubrovnik, Croatia

Shaz Family Travels February 22, 2025February 22, 2025
Dubrovnik is a treasure trove of history, culture, and breathtaking scenery that your family will…
Naxos: the best Greek island for family travel
Greece Naxos

Naxos: the best Greek island for family travel

Shaz Family Travels June 29, 2024June 29, 2024
5 Days in Naxos travel itinerary Choosing the best Greek island is hard! But Naxos…
5 Great Hikes and Wild Day Trips: Chicago Region
hiking Weekend Trips

5 Great Hikes and Wild Day Trips: Chicago Region

Shaz Family Travels June 15, 2024June 15, 2024
This is your guide to wild day trips from Chicago! Chicago is a vibrant city…
Adventures in Yucatan: Nature, History, Cenotes and more
Mexico

Adventures in Yucatan: Nature, History, Cenotes and more

Shaz Family Travels June 24, 2023June 25, 2023
Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula boasts lush tropical forests, beautiful beaches, crystal-clear cenotes,  Mayan ruins, and endless…
How to Access Lower Antelope Canyon
Arizona hiking Kayak/Canoe Utah

How to Access Lower Antelope Canyon

Shaz Family Travels March 4, 2023July 1, 2023
Exploring lower Antelope Canyon via Lake Powell access point
How to Hike the Narrows with Kids
hiking National Parks Utah

How to Hike the Narrows with Kids

Shaz Family Travels February 5, 2023July 1, 2023
Tips for hiking the narrows in Zion National Park
Must See: Utah’s Famous Delicate Arch at Sunrise
hiking National Parks Utah

Must See: Utah’s Famous Delicate Arch at Sunrise

Shaz Family Travels June 1, 2021July 1, 2023
Delicate Arch is one of the most extraordinary sights to see in Utah. But a…
Tips for Camping with Kids for the First Time
Camping

Tips for Camping with Kids for the First Time

Shaz Family Travels February 20, 2021July 1, 2023
Camping with young kids can be one of the most enriching family experiences - the…
Best, Beautiful Kid-Friendly Hikes in Banff
Banff National Park Canada hiking National Parks

Best, Beautiful Kid-Friendly Hikes in Banff

Shaz Family Travels March 1, 2020July 1, 2023
Some of the most stunning landscape viewing points of Banff's otherworldly blue lakes and waterfalls…
5 Best Waterfalls in the Canadian Rockies
Banff National Park Canada National Parks Waterfalls

5 Best Waterfalls in the Canadian Rockies

Shaz Family Travels February 23, 2020February 22, 2025
The Canadian Rockies offer breathtaking landscapes and incredible waterfalls. Here are the top five waterfalls…
Three Days: Seattle with Kids
Seattle United States Weekend Trips

Three Days: Seattle with Kids

Shaz Family Travels February 24, 2019February 24, 2019
Seattle may be best known for coffee and music, but this city is rich with…
Is the Rainforest Chocolate Tour in Costa Rica worthwhile?
Central America Costa Rica

Is the Rainforest Chocolate Tour in Costa Rica worthwhile?

Shaz Family Travels June 1, 2024February 22, 2025
This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may earn a small…
Mexico

Dive into these cool, crisp cenotes in Yucatan, Mexico

Shaz Family Travels June 24, 2023June 25, 2023
There are a TON of amazing cenotes in Yucatán region (which includes Tulum, Cancun, Merida,…
Mexico

What you need to know when renting a car in Cancun

Shaz Family Travels June 24, 2023February 17, 2024
We offer a cautionary note when a renting a car in Cancun based on our…
It’s Not a Movie Set: Horseback trail ride in Moab
Horseback Riding Utah

It’s Not a Movie Set: Horseback trail ride in Moab

Shaz Family Travels June 5, 2021February 22, 2025
For an unforgettable Western family travel experience, take a trail ride on horseback in the…

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