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Have you ever come home from a family vacation and felt like you needed a vacation from your vacation? As a child, my memories of family vacations play through my head like a highlight reel, remembering only the best parts. … Read more
After last year’s 40th birthday bash in Mexico, this year, we decided a low key staycation right here in California was exactly what we needed. We initially planned a multi-family weekend getaway, but we hit a few snags last minute … Read more
The Algarve is one of the best-loved regions in Portugal. Located on the southern tip of the country, it is famous for its thriving tourism industry, and attracts thousands of sun-hungry visitors every summer. Get off the beaten track, though, … Read more
Growing up in a military family provided a different experience to my youth. We moved often, I had to make new friends every few years, my father was gone for long stints at a time and we just didn’t have … Read more
First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the minefield of life: kids, sports practice, ballet recitals, dinner (every. single. night), mountains of laundry and Sundays spent cleaning the garage. Each decade brings it’s own challenges from child rearing to … Read more
Letting your kids document your vacation through photo and video is one of the coolest travel parenting ideas I’ve seen floating around the internet lately. My five year old is taking after her mom’s interest in photography and can often … Read more
Whether you find yourself jetting off to the Dominican Republic, Aruba, The Bahamas, Turks and Caicos or some other tropical destination, there are a few items that should be on every tropical destination packing list. Easy sundresses, bikinis and Kaftans … Read more
There’s no denying that it’s extremely hot outside, and it will only continue to get hotter as we make our way deeper into summer. To beat the heat, or at least take a break from the high August temperatures, check … Read more
Summer is upon us! For me, that means wedding season is in full bloom. This summer we happen to have a wedding in Northern Michigan in which my husband will be serving as a groomsman. We decided to take a … Read more
March is finally here and kids everywhere are counting down the minutes to Spring Break. When the final bell sounds, families everywhere will be loading up the minivans (or SUVs) and heading off across the state, across the country or even … Read more
The holidays are busy time of year so what better excuse for those with wanderlust to plan an escape? For me, it isn’t the Holidays without snow covered roof tops and holiday lights down main street. It’s all the extras … Read more
Sometimes, vacations call for something a bit beyond hotel rooms. Whether you’re traveling with your immediate family, celebrating a family reunion, or going on a group vacation, vacation home rentals can be a great alternative to standard vacation lodging, providing … Read more
Everyone knows how much I geek out over new gadgets – especially new cell phones. So what better way to kick off my 3 week ‘vacation’ to Florida than with the delivery of a phone easily known for it’s entertainment value, … Read more
Anyone who knows me can confirm that I am much more likely to go to bed at 4 a.m., than I am to get up that early in the morning. Unless…I’m crossing an item off my bucket list!! Cruising the … Read more
With a wealth of awesome restaurants, gorgeous hotels, and so many fun things to do, I think it would be so fun to plan an Alabama vacation. I’ve never been, but I have a ton of friends who live there … Read more
