5 Tips For An Awesome Family Vacation

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

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6 Must Do’s on a Girlfriends Getaway Cruise

Last week Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, condemning this Midwesterner to six more long weeks of winter. But having just returned from a week cruise in the Caribbean on the MSC Divina, I can face this cold fate with new … Read more

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A Family Friendly Mardi Gras Celebration

If you have ever been to New Orleans, you know that life is more interesting in the place often called the “most unique” city in the United States. Steeped in culture and history, New Orleans is home to one of … Read more

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Two Easy, Make-Ahead Olive Appetizer Recipes

I’m always on the lookout for easy appetizer recipes, specifically those that can be made ahead. One of my favorite ingredients are Olives. They’re a must have on my pizza (with bacon!) and it turns out they’re featured in some … Read more

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California Dreaming in the 2016 Kia Sorento

Although I’m a fan of sunshine and warm weather, it’s easy to see why beautiful fall colors and rolling landscapes often beckon adventurers out to play in the crisp, cool air. While I immediately jumped out as we drove by … Read more

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9 Ways to Treat Your Tastebuds in San Juan, Puerto Rico

With a diverse history of original Taino Indian inhabitants to Spanish colonization with African slaves and the ultimate acquisition by the United States, Puerto Rico is a veritable melting pot of cultures. Being a “stopping point” for many travelers on … Read more

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Ways to Unplug in Gulf County, Florida

This post brought to you by Gulf County, Florida. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Surf and Sunshine. The other night, I went to bed with such an unbearable migraine, I actually thought I might need to … Read more

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Making Memories in Montego Bay

There is nothing quite like a Caribbean vacation. The ocean, the breeze, the sunshine, the margaritas! Whether you are looking for a family vacation, a romantic getaway, or a girl’s vacation, Montego Bay in Jamaica has something to offer for … Read more

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10 Unique Groomsman Gift Ideas

As a bride, I found that Groomsman Gifts to be one of the most challenging items to choose for our wedding party. Sure there are a lot of choices out there but really, how many engraved money clips or cufflinks … Read more

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Tips For Transforming Your Mobile Photography

  I see my path, but I don’t know where it leads. Not knowing where I’m going is what inspires me to travel it. ~ Rosalia de Castro #travel #ttot #beach #photography #photooftheday #jamaica A photo posted by Jeana (SurfandSunshine.com) … Read more

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Learning How to Surf in Kauai

Excited to cross off another ‘first’ on my unofficial Kauai Travel Bucket List I arrived at Hawaiian Surfing Adventures for, you guessed it, a surfing lesson. I would be taking my lesson with fellow bloggers and it was a first … Read more