Last week I traveled to Baha Mar in the Bahamas with my best friends from high school. All of us turn 40 this year and we have never done a trip together. One of my friends suggested Baha Mar as an easy spot to get to in the Caribbean and one that we could enjoy even on a short trip… Read More
Perfect Florence Rental with a Pool
Over the past few years we have spent about 6 weeks in Florence in the summer. We absolutely love it there and can assure you of two things to expect in Florence in the summer: it will be hot and crowded. Actually make that: very hot and very crowded. Both times that we visited for a few weeks I planned… Read More
4 Days in Dublin with Kids
Dublin is one of the most kid friendly cities we have ever visited. There are amazing playgrounds and parks. The food is about as kid friendly as you get and when it comes to bringing kids to museums… leprechauns and Vikings surely peak their interest. Plus there are a ton of family friendly pubs with music and dancing to entertain… Read More
County Clare Ireland with Kids
If you asked my kids what their favorite parts about our month in Europe was most you’d hear a lot about County Clare. If you asked me a perfect spot to visit in Europe with kids, I would 100% say “take them to County Clare”. The West Coast of Ireland is truly one of the most beautiful places in the… Read More
A Cinque Terre Day Trip from Florence
We weren’t going to visit Cinque Terre on this trip. It seemed hard to find a good spot to stay, tough to tackle with a toddler and most of all because of the crowds. A few days into our time in Florence, the kids were asking when we could go to the beach. We had fond memories of our last… Read More
Europe Trip Planner
Europe Trip Planner If you are looking to plan a trip to Europe, you have come to the right place. I’ve saved my experiences from our trip to Italy to preserve the memories and to instill wisdom for those planning a trip in the future. Planning for our trip started back in the fall of 2019. The summer had… Read More
Amsterdam with Kids: A 4 Day Itinerary
This beautiful city has a stellar reputation for being an amazing family vacation destination and is perfect for those traveling with kids! The art and culture, the iconic architecture, the gorgeous parks; they all make for an epic itinerary for you and your family. Amsterdam is a city I have always wanted to visit and we have good friends living… Read More
Creciendo Juntos: A Special Place to Give to in Costa Rica
When we were planning our trip to Costa Rica this summer, I wanted to make sure the kids saw more of the country than just the resort. I wanted to make sure that they experienced the wildlife and rainforest. I also wanted to explain to them what a third world country was and that the poor far outnumber the rich… Read More
Four Seasons Costa Rica With Kids
If you are looking for a resort that is truly family friendly, you won’t need to go much further than Four Seasons Costa Rica. From the minute you check in, until you leave, you will be warmly welcomed. It’s truly a fun, family friendly adventure. Top 10 Reasons To Choose the Four Seasons Costa When Traveling With Kids 10… Read More
Costa Rica with Kids: A 7 Day Itinerary
Costa Rica was one of the most family friendly places we have ever been. My husband and I first talked about wanting to plan a trip to Costa Rica way back when we were first engaged. Well 12+ years and 5 kids later, we finally sat down to plan the trip. I was nervous at first to take all of… Read More