The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Fort McHenry with Kids: Fun for the Whole Family
Are anyone else’s kids completely obsessed with visiting forts? Our kids have visited forts up and down the eastern seaboard and throughout the Caribbean and let me tell you, they…
Totally Awesome Guide to Legoland Florida Rides
Legoland Florida is one of the best theme parks for little kids and big kids to visit. There is so much to see and do at the park, including thrill…
10 All-American Road Trips Every Family Should Take
There’s something magical about piling the kids into the car, cranking up the playlist, and hitting the open road with snacks, a loose plan, and a whole lot of family…
Ready to plan the ultimate getaway?
Whether you’re hitting the road with kids, exploring with your partner, or flying solo with a carry-on and a dream — we’ve got you.
From the wild beauty of Alaska to the turquoise waters of the Caribbean (and every snack-filled stop in between), 5 Suitcases is your go-to guide for family-friendly travel that’s fun, flexible, and full of memories.
We’re based in sunny Florida, but we never stay put for long — join us as we explore coastlines, cruise decks, mountain roads, and magical small towns across the map.
A Little About Us…
If we haven’t met, we’re Elle & Ashley. Our kids are Smiley, Scoop, and Stinky.
We’re based out of Jacksonville, Florida, and we…
- 🍃 enjoy visiting National Park Sites
- 🗺️are on a quest to visit all 50 states
- 🎒show families how to road trip, fly, and cruise with toddlers, littles, and big kids
- 🧳share a mix of hidden gems and tourist attractions
- 🎢love visiting theme parks
- 💰share our budget travel adventures
We created this website to share our adventures, and perhaps even inspire you to plan your own. Our goal is to give our kids hands-on adventures to help them learn about the world around them. We love visiting State and National Parks, museums, and forts. Of course, as Floridians, we’ll never turn down a beach day!
If you’re interested in working with us, please reach out via email: 5suitcasesblog@gmail.com
On the YouTube Channel...
Our featured video is from our Mason-Dixon Road Trip Series. Watch as a bunch of Florida kids try out sledding for the very first time! Oh…and we do it on one of the longest sled runs in America. Go big or go home, right?
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We’ve been blogging about our adventures here at 5 Suitcases since 2020. Whether you’re planning a trip to Iceland, the Florida theme parks, a Caribbean or Alaskan cruise, the Florida Springs, or National Parks, we’re here to help! Search through our posts to help inspire your next family adventure.

