Capturing Travel Memories in Tenerife, Spain with Flytographer
Photos were sponsored by Flytographer; opinions are my own. Since 2018, our family has entrusted Flytographer with our family travel photography during shoots around the work. In 2018, we took the bros over the pond for the first time at ages 7 and 4 and savored the moments captured in Edinburgh. We then had photos taken by Flytographer photographers in Peru and Belize as well as in our new US city upon moving there, Greenville.
Read full storyThe Best Bag for Travel: Skye Smith
Product was provided by Skye Smith; opinions are my own. I had been looking to replace both my travel tote bag and my everyday bag due to being in the same routine for the last decade. For travel, I typically carried a large tote bag that was too big for the items that I needed onboard so I wanted something more compact. For daily usage, I was wanting to trade in my luxury, designer crossbody bag because I didn’t feel like the brand matched my intentions or interests any longer.
Read full storyA Hotel Suite in Boston with Video Games and Bunk Beds
What a dream this past week at Omni Parker House was for our family! Our oldest son, Landon, is a huge Boston Red Sox fan and was so excited to be surprised with a visit to Boston. We visited Boston with Landon when he was turning one and we always show him pictures of this special event. Ever since, he has been asking to return to Boston to experience the city and Fenway. His little brother, Griffin, has joined us on every other trip besides Boston, so he was also excited to “catch up” in states to his big brother!
Read full storyDon't Forget Asheville Regional Airport when Looking for Flight Deals
This post is not sponsored; opinions are my own. Looking for family fun ideas from Greenville, South Carolina for this summer without breaking the bank? Airfare prices are at an all-time high and it's just not fun to splurge outside of one's budgeting means for a vacation. There are ways to help you save money on flights, from travel hacking with credit cards responsibility to utilizing Google Flights, a free airfare search engine that helps identify the best flights in a budget. Do not overlook nearby Asheville Regional Airport when looking for some amazing deals. Here are just a few of the deals that I found for July from Asheville for a family of four:
Read full storyThis San Francisco Hotel Gives Left Items to the Homeless
This post is not sponsored; opinions are my own. We made spring break plans to head to the mountains and explore a new to us national park, Yosemite National Park. To fly into Yosemite, one of the best options is to fly to San Francisco from the east coast. We decided to make the best usage of our time there and spend two half days exploring Fog City. The first step was finding a Good Hotel® and I was thrilled to discover Hotel Spero, a downtown boutique hotel offering comfortable accommodations and a great launching pad.
Read full storyRush Creek Lodge near Yosemite National Park
After a wonderful stay at rugged Evergreen Lodge, we drove 15 minutes down the road to Rush Creek Lodge, a recently-built in 2016 lodge offering amazing amenities and comforts. The bros immediately felt at home with an oversized and well-equipped Game Room, offering an indoor playground, shuffleboard, a pool table and several other forms of entertainment. Across the way, the gorgeous guest lounge had a roaring fireplace, beautiful decor and an Activities Center with staff offering resources for the Lodge and for Yosemite.
Read full storyLearn Spanish as a Family with The Spanish Institute of Honduras
Not sponsored; opinions are my own. Have you been wanting to enroll in Spanish but don't know where to start? Our family has had the best nine months learning the language of Spanish with very little formal lessons prior to beginning (only some high school instruction for my husband).
Read full storyThe Sweetest City in Ecuador
Spending twenty-four hours in Quito, Ecuador showed our family that Quito is way more than a gateway city to the Galápagos Islands; it’s a destination. Our family enjoyed every moment in Quito and at the beautiful Casa Gangotena hotel, with its ideal location in Old Town steps from all of the action of the city. If traveling with a family to Quito whether you are or are not in route to the Galapagos Islands as your final destination, this destination is one not to miss!
Read full storyThe Amazing Sights you will See in the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador
It’s hard to make one post on how wonderful our family trip to the Galápagos Islands were with Pikaia Lodge. We have stayed at and written for many hotels over the years yet Pikaia Lodge was, without doubt, one of our favorites of all-time. From the organized itineraries to the sweet staff to special accommodations for families with young kids to some of the most delicious food we have ever consumed, a traveler can simply not miss a trip to Pikaia Lodge in the Galápagos Islands of Ecuador.
Read full storyDo you Need an IDP to Drive Internationally?
It has been a whirlwind processing the information this week that research states that an international driving permit is necessary to drive out of the country. This summer we head on our first-ever slow travel experience where we will rent a car and practice living abroad for one month in the Tenerife located in the Canary Islands of Spain.
Read full storyThree Flights to Europe for Under $1900 for a Family of Four this September
Post is not sponsored; opinions are my own. Looking to get to Europe as a family of four but you can't find any affordable flights? Use Google Flights, a free search engine allowing you to secure the most inexpensive flight deals for families. You need to be willing to put the time in to research the flights, but there are so many gems just waiting to be purchased.
Read full storyThe Hotel Residences in Nicaragua that made us Consider Moving There
What a wonderful week our family had on the beach in Nicaragua! I was looking forward to visiting Rancho Santana in Tola, Nicaragua for quite some time after discovering it from a fellow travel writing friend, @makinghomehere. And our visit did not disappoint! Follow along as we recap some of our favorite parts of our recent trip to Rancho Santana. The staff at this good hotel were so joyful, so kind to work with and were patient with us as we practiced our un poquito Espanol.
Read full storyTips for a Weekend in Miami, Florida with Kids
Hosted by Loews Miami; all opinions are my own. We were so excited to partner with Loews Miami on their #loewslovesfamilies initiative and share all about family-friendly activities to do at their South Beach hotel. Although we had visited the Miami International Airport dozens of times, we have never actually explored Miami!
Read full storyHow we Rented a Car in Hawaii for $0 instead of $750
This post is not sponsored; opinions are my own. One of the biggest expenses we faced on our trip to Kauai, Hawaii was the cost of a rental car. We needed to get creative in order to avoid adding $750 to the cost of our trip which is the average cost of renting a car at the Lihue airport in Kauai.
Read full storyA Pretty Place Not to Miss in Spring in the Upstate of South Carolina
Spring is a time of freshness and new and that’s exactly what we experienced at Pretty Place, a beautiful erected cross in the mountains in South Carolina. This cross which has been around for dozens of years at the YMCA Camp Greenville, helped the bros and I center our hearts on what is right during spring.
Read full storyHow to Handle Two Upgraded Seats as a Family of Four
This post is not sponsored; opinions are my own. When our family decided to become Delta Airlines Reserve card holders, we achieved Platinum Status, and fast! One unexpected change for our family was that we almost immediately began to receive to upgraded seats to Delta Comfort+, leaving two other family members in main cabin.
Read full storyTravel Tip: Practice "Grounding" to Avoid Jet Lag
Have you ever landed in an amazing destination or return home from a vacation across time zones feeling dragged? Or completely exhausted? Jet lag can debilitating but it doesn't have to be that way. After a return from Las Vegas back to the east coast in the early 2010s when we first began our travels, I remember feeling awful and exhausted for weeks. I began then looking into tactics that prevented or avoided jet lag and I have found the answer: grounding.
Read full storyA Magical Stay at a 1900's Plantation Cottage in Kauai, Hawaii
What a wonderful week our family had in Kauai, Hawaii! This was our family’s first trip to Hawaii and I spent lots of time researching which island was best for us. After narrowing it down to the least tourist-visited islands, we landed on Kauai, the Garden Island. Lush vegetation, impressive hikes and the beautiful Na Pali Coast made this an easy decision for our family. We aimed to “live like locals” for the week and while we did some tourist activities, we mainly laid low in the sweet area of Waimea (west side, best side!) where our hotel was located. It was a really great family trip and we absolutely recommend Kauai!
Read full storyMy Opinion: The Best Passport Product for Families
This product was sponsored; opinions are my own. Our family comprised of four travelers are always searching for the next great product to help our travels go a little smoother. One of those needs that we had was to find a better system to organize our four passports, Global entry cards and other travel documents in. I was thrilled when I discovered Far & Wide online, a quality travel goods company.
Read full storyHow to Get First-Class Upgrades for Free
This post is not sponsored and does not contain any affiliate content. Save this travel tip to secure first-class upgrades for free!. There are all different ways that a traveler can secure first-class upgrades: pay for them with a premium fare price, travel hack and open many credit cards to get high status or wait years for an increase in status with an airline. Thankfully, I found a way to upgrade to first-class status on Delta Airlines, for free, within six months of owning a Delta credit card.
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