Tarah Chieffi

Tarah Chieffi

Tarah Chieffi is a theme park and family travel journalist who discovered her words were best used to help travelers plan fun-filled family vacations. When she isn't eating theme park food and riding roller coasters, she can be found cycling wherever her bike will take her, tucked under the covers with a good book, or planning her next adventure with her husband and three sons.
Terror Tram at Halloween Horror Nights (Photo: Tarah Chieffi)

8 things you can only do at Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood

Add these to your Hollywood HHN itinerary because you won’t find them in Orlando.

"I think that is my favorite thing I’ve ever done at Universal" (Photo: Tarah Chieffi)

Is Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights too scary for kids? I brought my 13-year-old son to find out.

What I learned after bringing my 13-year-old along for his first foray into the fog. 

Three kids running in the water at the beach in Destin-Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

Why Destin is a perfect spot for family-friendly adventures on Florida’s Emerald Coast

Tarah Chieffi at inaugural Run Dollywood race

After Dollywood’s inaugural race weekend, a new tradition is just getting started

Resort review: It’s always pool season at Okana Resort & Indoor Waterpark in Oklahoma City

Lit up for night, Krakatau Volcano at Volcano Bay Nights

When the sun goes Down, Volcano Bay heats up: my visit to Universal’s Volcano Bay Nights

Here’s everything you need to know before you visit Universal Volcano Bay Nights. 

Mammoth Cave National Park hiking (Photo: Tarah Chieffi)

Fast cars, cool caves: Bowling Green has the perfect recipe for full-throttle family fun

Enjoy the changing seasons and pack in a few fun activities that’ll keep everyone happy.

New Audio-Animtronics figures will be coming to Frozen Ever After at EPCOT

14 best Disney World rides for little kids and toddlers

Some Disney World rides better than others for little ones.

The first full-size Starblaster ever built stands outside the Guardians of the Galaxy ride (Photo: Disney)

Not just for little kids: These are Disney World’s best rides for teens and adults

Think Disney World is all princesses and kiddie rides? Think again!

Universals Volcano Bay

7 best water parks in Orlando for every age group and interest

With thrilling slides, giant wave pools, and relaxing lazy rivers, there's something for every age group at the best Orlando water parks.