We continue to believe that in the future the borders will be open, airplanes will cross oceans, people will fill restaurants, and we will all get out our passports.
As for now, take a peek at these pictures to inspire your next big adventure!
São Miguel, Azores…Armchair Escape
Armchair Escape… São Miguel, Azores
We continue to believe that in the future the borders will be open, airplanes will cross oceans, people will fill restaurants, and we will all get out our passports.
As for now, take a peek at these pictures to inspire your next big adventure!
Today’s Armchair Escape is São Miguel, Azores …
London…Armchair Escape
Armchair Escape…London
We continue to believe in that future the borders will be open, airplanes will cross oceans, people will fill restaurants, and we will all get out our passports.
As for now, take a peek at these pictures to inspire your next big adventure!
Today’s Armchair Escape is LONDON…
St. Lucia…Armchair Escape
Armchair Escape…St. Lucia
We continue to believe that in the future the borders will be open, airplanes will cross oceans, people will fill restaurants, and we will all get out our passports.
As for now, take a peek at these pictures to inspire your next big adventure!
Today’s Armchair Escape is ST. LUCIA…
10 Ways to Get Kids Excited About Your Next Trip
I start to get giddy from the second I begin planning a trip and the closer it get the more excited I get. However, it sometimes takes a bit of nudging to get the kids to show a little enthusiasm.
Here are 10 ways to get your kids excited about your next trip:
10 Reasons to Stay in an All-Inclusive Resort
The choice between hotel and all-inclusive is a hard one. Some people see the prices and wonder if it’s really worth it. What draws so many people towards this option?
Here are 10 great reasons to choose to stay in an all-inclusive resort:
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Top 10 Reasons for a Rental!
After a few long, whiny, nights full of crying and fussing…and that was me, not the kids…we started renting condos for vacations. Think a rental might be a good option for your family? Here are 10 reasons for a rental:
SPACE
I don’t know about you, but the most important factor of our accommodations is my family has their own space to spread out. When we are in cramped areas we slowly turn into cornered animals that can turn on each other in a split second. It turns into a National Geographic documentary with my daughters stalking each other like prey. OK, OK…that may be pushing it…but it sure is nice to have some room. A house rental gives everyone their privacy and allows us all to choose our own schedule. My husband is a night owl so it’s great for when he wants to go in the living room to watch some TV after the kids go to bed, or allows my daughters to sleep in if I get up early.
Pros/Cons of Staying in a Hotel on Vacation
St. Ermin’s Hotel
Where you stay can make or break your vacation. We once stayed in a hotel in NYC that placed earplugs on the nightstand because of its loud neighborhood. When planning your trip, the first decision is should you stay at a hotel, all-inclusive, or rent a place. Today we’ll focus on hotels, so let’s start by breaking down the reasons why you should or should not stay in a hotel:
PROS OF STAYING IN A HOTEL:
NO COOKING
YES!!! Cheers break out from moms everywhere!! Even on vacation parents do not get a vacation from being a parent. The advantage of having a hotel room is you can’t cook…not even if you wanted to! Don’t get tricked into getting a room with a kitchenette or you may as well put your apron on.
HOUSEKEEPING
A week of not making beds or vacuuming sounds like heaven to me. Leave the housekeepers a big fat tip because they deserve it.
Top Things To Do in Obidos Portugal
Obidos is one of the most charming towns I have ever been to and I could have daydreams of myself living there for a month… spending my afternoons hanging laundry on my clothesline while talking to the local elderly ladies and gossiping about the town. When my mind starts drifting, I imagine living in a small town like this where everyone knows each other and old traditions are used today. Need more proof that this town is amazing? Consider this: In the 13th century, Queen Isabel visited this town and fell so in love with it that her husband, King Denis I, gave it to her. That’s right…he gave her the actual town. (Good luck topping that gift Buddy!) Although it is good for a day trip, there is nothing like being here after the crowds have left. That’s when the magic happens.
Here are my top 10 things to do in Obidos:
10 Ways to Survive a Layover with Kids
The days of long layovers where you sit back, enjoy a latte, and lose yourself in a good book seem to disappear after you have kids. Layovers are a lot more work when you now have to entertain little ones. In fact, after having kids I try to avoid layovers as much as possible, but sometimes they can’t be avoided. Here are 10 tips for how I survive a layover: