Hi, I’m Kennedy
Real family travel—without the gatekeeping.
I’m a Utah mom, nurse, beach lover, national-park fan, and the trip planner behind The Simple Suitcase.
We’re a regular family with jobs, kids, a budget, and a long list of places we still want to see. We don’t travel full time. We fit adventures into real life—and I share exactly how we make them happen.
Here you’ll find honest destination guides, cruise tips, quick road trips, family-tested ideas, and the details that make planning easier. I believe experiences matter, even when the kids are little, and I’ll never hide a great destination or useful travel hack.
What you’ll find here
Useful details
Prices, timing, logistics, and the little things you wish someone had told you.
Family perspective
Ideas built for families balancing work, budgets, naps, and big dreams.
No gatekeeping
The real locations, honest opinions, and planning shortcuts are all included.
