When I dreamed of traveling to Santorini, Greece, I knew I wanted to wake up in Oia, look out my window, and see the traditional postcard view of white cave houses blanketing the hillside.  We decided to live in a traditional cave house to feel immersed into the community during our week-long stay. 

We arrived at midnight, but the walk through town to our home for the week woke us right up.  After seeing our view, we decided to skip the bars and instead grab a beer and sit on our veranda to enjoy our first glimpse of Santorini. I had been dreaming of that moment for years.

 The next morning, I opened the door to our room and my jaw dropped when I saw what was in front of me.

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After being a mom for over a decade I did something I’ve dreamed about on stressful days… a night ALONE!!   No husband and no kids! I could not imagine a better place to enjoy some solitude than Bass Rocks Ocean Inn. Not only did I feel safe, but there was so much to do in the area that I was never bored or lonely.  It was also a very romantic inn and I’m so glad my husband joined me there for my second night.  It is a gorgeous inn and I felt I had to share it with someone.  Click below to read my full review of the inn.

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Also, I can’t wait to share all about my night away.  Look for it next week!!

Squam Lake Natural Science Center

As soon as we walked into the Squam Lake Natural Science Center, we knew it would be unlike any animal park we’ve been to.  My girls immediately let their creativity take over and pretended to be wildlife explorers scouring the forest for animals.  At the Science Center you don’t find an animal in a cage, you walk to each exhibit through beautifully maintained trails until you reach the animal in a lovely natural habitat. There are 232 acres of fields, forests, and wetlands. You can tell great lengths are taken to see that the animals are well cared for.  Most of these animals are rescued and will spend the rest of their lives in their safe, protected new home.  Let me show you some of our favorite moments of our day.

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Don’t get me wrong…my husband and kids are the BEST people to travel with and I’m fortunate that we get to do it all the time but I can’t help being a teeny bit jealous when friends tell me they are traveling alone on business trips.  Ok…some days I’m so jealous I may actually turn a slight shade of green.  The realistic part of my brain knows they will miss their family but the dreamy part pictures them sitting out by the pool with a glass of wine and a good book.  That may be pushing it but I’m pretty sure no one is yelling from their bathroom, “There’s no more toilet paper and I’ve just pooped!”

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If you are looking for a quintessential New England coastal town, Freeport Maine may be exactly what you want.  Shopping, hiking, boating, amazing restaurants…what more could you ask for? Just two blocks from downtown, the Harraseeket Inn is the perfect place to call home during your trip.  My daughters and I had the pleasure of staying there and it exceeded our expectations.  Click below to read all about our stay…

Two nights at the Harraseeket Inn…

If you are looking for a resort that will take you back to the simplicities of your carefree childhood summers, the Margate Resort is for you.  This family friendly resort sits directly on beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee and offers an affordable vacation that everyone will enjoy.

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Travel is expensive and takes time away from work.  It is time-consuming to plan and is filled with unknowns.  So why go through the hassle? Because travel gives you something that nothing else can. 

I recently collaborated with Beth from Lifesendlessadventures.com on a piece where several travel bloggers share why we travel.  Check it out!!

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You slowly make your way through the ship, passing the 1^st and 3^rd class accommodations.  You hear the band sadly playing on the deck and you slide your hand over the large piece of ice as you hear the words that will change your life forever…Titanic is Sinking!

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