I fell in love the moment I stepped foot inside Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. I admit that I work really hard for my vacations and have become a sort of hotel snob over the years. From the grand lobby, shopping options, fine dining, and most importantly fantastic Cast Members it didn't take me long to be impressed. 

I've written here before about the value of using a Travel Agent. While your initial reaction may be, "you are a travel agent so of course you see value!", I actually got into this line of work after I saw how much easier my own trips would be with a travel agent's help! This is especially true for trips that require a great deal of planning, like a Disney vacation or visiting a new place for the first time.

Recently the New York Times tackled the value of using a "Travel Adviser", even in today's world of internet travel planning tools, tips, and tricks (like this blog!)

If you're like me your main camera option for most family adventures is the handy dandy smart phone. I absolutely love the convenience, but lets be honest sometimes it just is not enough. So this past spring I went in search of a new point and shoot camera option.

My requirements:

• Something small that can easily slip into my purse. 
• A high level of megapixels- I love the details! 
• A good optical zoom-- at least 10x
  
• And something that auto programmed itself... I don't have time to figure out settings and juggle four kiddos!
• Quality HD video capabilities
• And of course, affordable!