The Stunning Palace of Versailles
Versailles is known for being one of the most beautiful palaces in the world. It is a harmonious mixture of architecture, history, art, and perfectly designed gardens. Each year, more…
Playa Bachata Spa Resort- A Classic Caribbean Resort Nestled on a Stunning Beach
When we cruised to Amber Cove, Dominican Republic in March of 2022, cruisers that were unvaccinated were required to book a tour in order to get off of the ship. …
A Sneak Peek Our 2024 Travel Plans
If you’ve been following along with our travels, you know that 2023 was a huge travel year for us. We visited Kentucky, North Carolina, Iceland, Dominican Republic, USVI, St. Maarten,…
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?
Popular on the Blog
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.

