Coming home from vacation is hard, isn’t it? It would be so awesome if we could take a week-long vacation and then follow it up with a week off at home to get caught up before digging back in to real life. Such was not the case for us; we hit the ground sprinting when… Continue reading Family Beach Trip in South Walton
Category: Beach trips
Our Hawaiian Adventure :: Days 4 & 5
Day four was an exciting one in our Hawaii itinerary because it marked a big change in our trip: we drove from the Hilo side of the island to the Kona side. But not before stopping at the Hilo Farmer’s Market. It was a high priority on my list because it’s rated as one of… Continue reading Our Hawaiian Adventure :: Days 4 & 5
Our Hawaiian Adventure :: day 3
More than one of our children was most excited about Hawaii day three. Why? We had a big ziplining excursion planned for that day. An early start was required; we were scheduled to be at KapohoKine’s downtown Hilo location by 8:00. From there, we quickly filled out the required paperwork and loaded into a van… Continue reading Our Hawaiian Adventure :: day 3
Our Hawaiian Adventure :: Days 1 & 2
We’ve been home from Hawaii for just over a month and already I miss it something fierce. Somehow the desert view out my office window pales in comparison to the white sand beaches of Hawaii. Since I find myself missing that place, I thought now would be the perfect time to share a few blog… Continue reading Our Hawaiian Adventure :: Days 1 & 2
BEACHES TURKS AND CAICOS REVIEW
If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, I might have made you just the teensiest bit jealous over the last several days. You probably guessed that the azure blue waters and white sandy beaches were not sights from our home here in the desert. You were right; my main squeeze and I escaped to… Continue reading BEACHES TURKS AND CAICOS REVIEW
Our top 5 picks for family-friendly fun on the Big Island
**Special thanks to Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, Native Guide Hawaii, KapohoKine Adventures, and Mauna Kea Beach Hotel for hosting my family.** Can I just start by telling you that our trip to Hawaii was the best vacation I’ve ever had? It was absolutely my favorite. I was nervous going in because when it comes to… Continue reading Our top 5 picks for family-friendly fun on the Big Island
5 must-have beach vacation outfits
I have a couple of beach trips planned for this summer and fall. To help pass the time between now and then, I’ve spent some time researching destinations and planning activities. I’ve pretty much got our itineraries finalized down to where we’re stopping for ice cream. With all the big stuff planned out, I had… Continue reading 5 must-have beach vacation outfits
10 Reasons to choose the Big Island for your Hawaiian Vacation
This year marks a marriage milestone for my handsome husband and I. We’re celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary in the fall. To celebrate, we’re rounding up the gang and heading to the islands. Well, to an island, anyway. We’re going to Hawaii. When first we decided to go, I had no idea which of Hawaii’s… Continue reading 10 Reasons to choose the Big Island for your Hawaiian Vacation
Family travel :: Guadeloupe
*I’m picking up right from where I left off. If you haven’t been following my most recent posts you may want to scroll down a bit.* Our day in St. Maarten ushered in four back-to-back port days (St. Maarten, Guadeloupe, Barbados, Martinique), which was a little much. I’ve found that there are two types of… Continue reading Family travel :: Guadeloupe