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A spontaneous trip brought us back to the beautiful Cartagena, Colombia. We were excited to stroll the colorful streets in the historic walled city for a second time and visit Cuba 1940s, a gastro bar serving up more than just great eats. See why this hip hideaway quickly became our favorite spot in all of […]
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The more points and miles we have and the more we travel, the finer we cut our trips. However, the trip we took this last week was booked in part while we were on it, leaving surprises at every turn for ourselves and our daughter. This family travel experience was truly flying by the seat […]
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One of my favorite features of a “high-end” hotel room is a beautiful bath tub. When I am home I rarely ever soak in the tub, but when on holiday in a beautiful hotel with a beautiful tub, I simply can not help myself. To Soak or to Skip? I know that there is always […]
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After a decade with my passport it was time to file for a replacement. Reflecting on what has transpired since my very first stamp to the point in which I find myself now has been therapeutic and nostalgic. My Passport Story Is a Little Unique It was almost exactly ten years ago that my (now) […]
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During our visit to the Park Hyatt Ningbo, I was fortunate enough to try out the on site “Yue Hu Spa.” The Park Hyatt Ningbo rests upon the Dong Qian Lake in Ningbo, China. Everything about this resort feels tranquil. From the water that surrounds the property to the mountains peaking out in the distance, […]
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While living in England, traveling by train became a way of life and when you bought your ticket, you knew exactly what to expect. However, during a trip to China, our first train experience was a bit of a shock. Running toward the platform holding an infant and hoping for a seat was exciting, but […]
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A reader recently reached out to ask some questions about traveling around Asia with a small child. Since I have encountered a number of these issues in my own experience and questions like my reader’s remain, I thought it was a good time to revisit some of these items. When we are going out in […]
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Often I am asked what I am following and finding in the travel space. Here are a few trending stories, travel deals and “follow-worthy” social media accounts circling the web in family travel. Newsworthy Have you heard about the mom from Iowa who decided to leave her four young children at home while she went […]
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Benefits to Learning a Language at an Early Age Studies show it is easier to become fluent in a second language during childhood rather than waiting until adulthood. Children have a lesser tendency to correct themselves and an ease for hearing and recreating sounds. The earlier a child starts learning a second language, the better. […]
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Helicopter tours of the tropical Hawaiian islands is one of those once-in-a-lifetime things visitors do if they have the chance. During our trip to the big island of Hawaii, we had a chance to try Blue Hawaiian Helicopter tour from Hilo and fly over an active volcano with our two-year old daughter. Here’s the highs, […]
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My sister and her family are planning a trip to Hawaii next year and as we offer our recommendations and reminisce about our trip to the Big Island last October, I wanted to share this list. Here are a few of my favorite things we did outside of the resort on the Big Island of Hawaii. […]
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While traveling with a nanny may seem like something reserved for the rich and famous, it’s not solely for the extremely wealthy. In fact, almost everyone can afford some form of a travel companion, but should you? What Are The Benefits? The luxury of traveling with a nanny provides you all the time as a […]
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**Updated** Several commenters have suggested the donation of amenity kits to shelters and others in need. I think this is a noble cause and I don’t want to take credit for their great idea by adding it to the post, but it should be noted that unopened, unused amenity kits could serve a higher cause. Amenity […]
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As I previously covered, I spent the better part of six weeks in Asia with my daughter, sister and her boyfriend. There have been a lot of questions as to why we went for such an extended period of time, what we did and how it went. I have addressed some of the drawbacks of […]
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As some readers already know, my daughter and I spent six weeks this summer in Asia traveling with my sister who is living in Thailand for the time being. My husband and I had traveled slow several years ago but never with a child, and never apart. I will have a separate post coming soon […]
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Traveling with smaller children brings added challenges and baggage. I hate over packing and one of the things I dread dragging along most is a car seat for my toddler. I would never suggest compromising safety for convenience, so here is how I determine when to rent it, when to bring it and even when […]
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Flying with status is great, and upgrades make it even better. Usually it’s good news when upgrades happen in advance – I love seeing the notification on my phone and in my inbox. But sometimes it can complicate matters more than help, specifically when traveling with a child in premium cabins. Last Minute Upgrades Are […]
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As part of an effort to show not just the structure of travel (hotel reviews, airline seats) but also the color, I submit a review of a café experience worth your time in Bangkok. Perhaps Rabbits’ offers a little bit of Lewis Carroll brought to life in Thailand – a welcome addition to a city enchanting in […]
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Two weeks ago I found myself in a precarious situation, Typhoon season had begun in Hong Kong and the rain came in with fury. I was also traveling without my husband but with my daughter. During each of the last half-dozen visits to Hong Kong we had been blessed with mostly sunny skies, so when the […]
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I have been traveling around Asia with my daughter Lucy for a few weeks now and my husband Kyle has joined us periodically on certain legs of the trip. As I was preparing for this trip before we left the US I thought that I might have some difficulty with customs at the arrival destinations […]
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