Hiya! I’m Carolyn!

AKA your traveling bestie. The one who will tell you straight up when you’re wasting your time in a 90 -minute Disney line. I’m a boy mom (toddlers = chaos), small biz owner, and professional vacation magician.

What you’ll get here

  • Real talk travel tips (rope drop strategies, hidden Disney hacks, which resorts are actually worth the splurge)
  • Honest reviews on gear I actually toss in my diaper bag
  • Random favorites like books, games, and snacks that are keeping me sane while chasing tiny humans
  • Behind the scenes planning secrets from my client trips

Basically, it’s everything I’d share with my best friend on a coffee date… minus me sprinting after my 3-year-old before he spills your latte.

💡 Future posts will cover things like:

  • How to dodge meltdowns during fireworks (learned the hard way)
  • Why swim up suites are my love language
  • The stroller mistake I made once and will never repeat
  • Hidden gems at Disney that even regulars miss

☕ So pull up a chair, grab your drink, and hang out.

📩 And if you want the behind the scenes magic plus the best promos I can dig up for you, hop on my email list.

When you’re ready for a trip that feels fun instead of stressful? That’s what I’m here for.

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Carolyn Roa is a certified travel advisor with Smart Moms Travel and the voice behind Your Traveling Bestie. A married, a boy mom to two toddlers, living with various autoimmune conditions, she’s passionate about making family vacations magical, manageable, and accessible for every human.