by Melissa | May 25, 2020 | Tips, Travel Advising, Traveling with Kids
Giddy up everyone, because I’m about to get real. Real about family travel and the Pandemic. The travel industry has just been through the most challenging three months in history. Worse than 9/11. Worse than the 2008 recession. Worse than anything anybody could...
by Melissa | May 27, 2019 | Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ, Traveling with Kids
Trying to find a day in Scottsdale without near perfect weather is like trying to find the elusive leprechaun. You’re not sure he exists and and you’ve definitely never seen him. We’ve been to Scottsdale more times than I can count because it is such...
by Melissa | Oct 5, 2018 | Central America, Costa Rica, Luxury travel, Things for Kids, Tips, Traveling with Kids, Uncategorized
Nosara, Costa Rica couldn’t be a more charming town. Are you picturing dirt roads, small boutiques and little cafes, all within walking distance to a wide stretch of beach? Look no further than this Costa Rican town. And since food is one of my favorite...
by Melissa | Jul 22, 2018 | Africa, Tanzania, Tips, Traveling with Kids
Planning a family friendly Tanzanian safari took a long time for our family. We really wanted to make sure everything was perfect and went smoothly. The planning stage took a little over a year. But nothing could prepare me for the organization it required when it...
by Melissa | Jul 16, 2018 | Asia, Cambodia, Traveling with Kids
Admittedly we are pretty adventurous travelers and we go places some families would never dream of with kids. It’s just too overwhelming. However, I have many, many reasons to bring your kids to Seim Reap, Cambodia and I’m convinced anyone can do it. Seim...
by Melissa | Jul 8, 2018 | Hotel Reviews, Luxury travel, Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, Things for Kids, Traveling with Kids
As I watched two kids build sandcastles in the surf, I sipped a margarita while a friendly hotel employee filled the cooler in our cabana with ice. My expectations of Four Seasons were met once again with a visit to this property. The property itself and the beach is...