Need some help planning your trip to St. Lucia? Check out these blogs:
What to See for a Perfect Week in St. Lucia
Top 10 Tips When Traveling to St. Lucia
WHERE SHOULD YOU STAY? Here is where we stayed at during out trip.
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Royal by Rex Resort (I believe this resort was sold and is now operating as a new resort)
If you have any questions on St. Lucia, drop me an email at MyTravelingKids@gmail.com and I’d be happy to chat!
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Need some help planning your trip to Santorini? Check out these blogs:
A 1 Week Itinerary for a Perfect Week in Santorini
WHERE SHOULD YOU STAY? Here is where we stayed at during out trip.
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We rented this Pink Cave House
We also did an overnight to Ios, (a short ferry ride away) and stayed at the Liostasi Hotel & Spa
If you have any questions on Santorini, drop me an email at MyTravelingKids@gmail.com and I’d be happy to chat!
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Need some help planning your trip to Iceland? Check out these blogs:
A 1 Week Itinerary for a Perfect Week in Iceland
Tips for Doing the Golden Circle
Exploring the Southern Coast of Iceland
10 Tips for Doing the Blue Lagoon with Kids
Jokulsarlon, the Iceberg Lagoon
WHERE SHOULD YOU STAY? Here are 6 hotels we stayed at during out trip. Click on them for our full review:
Click here to view our itinerary for 5 amazing days in London!
Looking for a hotel? Take a peek at our review. Here’s where we stayed:
Sometimes you’ve got to get away and recharge without your kiddos. You come back refreshed, unstressed, and ready to be the best parent possible. Bermuda was the perfect location for us because it is only a 2-hour flight from Boston. My good buddy Cynthia and I spent four fabulous nights there. Here was our Bermuda itinerary:
The best place to fly in is L. F. Wade International Airport
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Took our flight from Boston to Bermuda. (2-hour flight!)
Checked into our hotel, The Fourways Inn. (Read our full review of the hotel HERE)
We went to the local market to buy cheese and cocktails. We had planned on spending the rest of the afternoon by the pool, but it rained. That was fine since we enjoyed rosé and cheese near the terrace.
We had an amazing dinner at the restaurant.
Weekend in Mystic, CT
Located half way between Boston and New York City, this charming seaside town in Connecticut is the perfect place for a weekend getaway. Mystic has a fierce connection to the sea and you’ll be drawn to it as you explore the town. A weekend visit to this town filled with New England charm, is the perfect way to recharge as a family. Here is one way to spend your weekend. Enjoy!
FRIDAY AFTERNOON
Check into the Hilton mystic. It has the best location since it right across the street from the aquarium and great shops.
Many people think of Santorini as a honeymoon destination filled with starry-eyed newlyweds and wedding proposals around every corner. However, Santorini is actually an amazing destination for a family vacation and is filled with fun activities to do with your kids. There is no need for electronics to keep your kids entertained and never once did they say they were bored. Being in Santorini is like walking into a postcard and this concept is not lost on kids. Here is a Perfect Itinerary for a Week in Santorini.
DAY 1
Today is all about exploring Oia.
If possible, get up early to beat the crowds and head over to the BYZANTINE CASTLE RUINS. The actual building is more like a shell but the views from around it is breathtaking. 360 degrees of blue water, white buildings, and amazing cliffs welcome you from the top of the ruins.
Spend the rest of your morning getting lost in the maze of streets of Oia. Peek into little shops and small art studios. Have breakfast in a tiny café and enjoy some delicious Greek coffee! There are hundreds of steps in Oia, so be prepared to get a good workout.
I have to admit that London was never on my must-travel-to list but since we were heading to Greece we decided to stay here for a few nights as a stopover. I fell in love with this charming city. It is so clean and welcoming that I didn’t want to leave. There are many quaint English pubs where you can stop in for a pint. Many of these pubs welcome families and the loud atmosphere provides good distractions for the kids. I wish I had more time to see the countryside and the next time I go to London I will rent a car and get out of the city for a few days. Here is an itinerary for 5 full days in London, with plenty of time for exploring the city.
Where do you fly in?
The best place to fly in is London Heathrow (LHR) (14.4 miles)
London Gatwick (LGW) (24.5 miles)
London City (LCY) Airport (7.7 miles)
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DAY 1
Spend your morning walking around London enjoying the quaint feel of the city. Walk through St. James Park and take in the flowers, trees, bridges, and ponds that make this park so lovely and offers endless photo opportunities. This is a great place to let your kids run around, stretch their legs, and maybe climb a tree or two.
Hiking in Iceland
Iceland is the new IT place, and for good reasons. Waterfalls, hot springs, glaciers, icebergs, and some of the nicest locals around make it the perfect family destination. If you’re looking for amusement parks, you may as well stop reading this. Iceland will get you up close with nature and push you to find your inner explorer. Although there are tons of tour companies, I would definitely suggest renting a car. Driving is so easy in Iceland and we stopped so many times to take pictures and go off the beaten path. Here is my itinerary for 7 adventurous days in the land of fire and ice:
The best place to fly in is Keflavik International Airport
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DAY 1
Spend the day getting to know Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland.
First stop is the Viking Museum. Although it is a little gory, it’s a good way to learn how the Viking culture influenced Iceland throughout the years. Your admission comes with a headset to do a self-guided tour.
Lunch: Head down to the water and have some amazing seafood while enjoying a backdrop of mountains and ocean.
Time to get out on the water. Take a Puffin Tour to see a breeding ground of these adorable little guys. (Read our full review HERE) Make sure to book in advance.
Spend the rest of the afternoon wandering the streets of Reykjavik. You might want to buy an iconic Icelandic sweater.
As a born and raised New Yorker, NYC holds my heart! It is the perfect destination for families because there is something fun for everyone and you’ll never run out of things to do. I didn’t put any recommendations for dinners because I usually like to eat near whatever hotel we’re staying at so we can walk there with the kids.
Here is our itinerary for 5 full days in paradise:
The best place to fly in is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) 12 miles away, LaGuardia Airport (LGA) 5 minutes away, and John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) 13 miles away
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DAY 1
Today is all about Central Park. In the morning, take a carriage ride to get a feel for the park. On your trip you are likely to pass the zoo, Wollman Rink, the Dairy, the Carousel, the Pond, and the Dakota. The drivers are knowledgeable about the park but also entertaining and my kids always liked hearing all the facts.
Location: Central Park between 5th and 6th street.
Have lunch at Alice’s Tea Cup. As soon as your children walk into the restaurant they are given a pair of fairy wings and are sprinkled with fairy dust. Seriously…what kid wouldn’t love that? Have the Mad Hatter so you get a taste of everything.
There are 3 locations: 102 West 73rd Street at Columbus Ave, 156 East 64th Street, and 220 East 81st Street between 2nd & 3rd Avenue.
Spend the afternoon at the Central Park Zoo. It is such a quaint zoo that lets you have a fun zoo experience without having to do an entire day of staring at animals. This is a great place to watch adorable animals such as penguins, snow leopards, grizzly bears, polar bears, monkeys, and sea lions. There is a beautiful rain forest section that lets you forget you are in the middle of a busy city. Don’t forget to do a 4-D movie while you’re there.
Location: 64th Street and 5th Avenue