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Oahu Instagram Spots: Most Beautiful Places in Hawaii
MOST BEAUTIFUL OAHU INSTAGRAM SPOTS Whether you like to photograph landscapes or are ready for family portraits in the waves, here is your complete guide to finding the best of the Oahu Instagram spots on this beautiful island. From turquoise beaches to adorable tropical huts and epic sunrises, you will find no lack of beautiful Hawaii Instagram spots to fit your style! We have now explored this island on three separate trips and we still haven’t come close to scratching the surface of all the beautiful spots it has to offer! But we...
read moreBest Travel Christmas Ornaments
‘Tis the season! One of our favorite family traditions is carefully choosing new travel Christmas ornaments each time we travel somewhere new. We aren’t big on shopping or souvenirs but this is a special time we treasure. Sometimes we just don’t find the right ornament in a specific location and other times we want to give someone else a special travel ornament as a gift. We’ve scoured the globe (or should I say Etsy?) for some handcrafted treasures to send your way to add to your wish list, purchase for a special...
read morePike Place Food Tour with Eat Seattle Tours
When we first started researching things to do in Seattle, we knew that a Pike Place Market food tour would be on our weekend Seattle Itinerary. We debated visiting the market on our own, but ultimately decided to try out a chef-guided Pike Place Market Tour with Eat Seattle Tours. We are beyond thrilled that we did! Updated May 2022 The benefits of taking a Pike Place food tour in Seattle over strolling around on your own: skipping the line at many of the popular establishmentshaving someone guide you through the maze of the building so you...
read moreBest Day Trips From Paris by Train
Paris is a hustling, bustling city filled with wonder, major attractions, and lots of activity. If you have more than a few days to explore the city, we would highly encourage you to choose one or two of the best day trips from Paris to escape the city and explore what the other areas nearby have to offer. Options to add to your Paris itinerary include beautiful castles, charming villages, historical locations, and wine tasting adventures. Some of the links below are affiliate links which means that we earn a small commission if you choose to...
read moreVacation Photographer | 12 Reasons to Book
If you are like us, you dream and plan for your vacations for weeks, months or even years. I am going to present to you an idea that you may have not considered – reasons why you should hire a professional photographer on your dream vacation! Vacations are filled with special memories, new adventures, often celebratory occasions, and with people that you love. Hiring a professional photographer to capture our favorite vacation memories is one our very favorite things to do when we travel – and I am going to go out on a limb here and promise...
read moreFamily-Friendly Tips for Minimalist Travel
When trying to achieve the goal of minimalist travel, for most families, the concept of packing lightly comes to mind. And that is definitely part of it – and perhaps the most difficult with children! However, minimalist travel goes beyond whether or not you pack in a carry-on only, and reaches out to all aspects of your trip. Minimalist Travel at its best will allow you to travel without excess in order to embrace every opportunity and adventure that come your way. Some ways to achieve that are with minimal luggage, minimal financial...
read moreHawaii Packing List (& Other Beach Vacations)
Aloha! Wondering what to pack for your trip to Hawaii? You have come to the right place for your Hawaii Packing List! Or perhaps you are headed to California or the beautiful beaches of Sicily? Either way, we’ve got you covered! I consider beach vacations to be a fairly simple destination to pack for, but there are a few essential items that you absolutely do not want to forget! If you are on a budget, check out our additional Hawaii on a Budget tips here! This post contains affiliate links. Should you make a purchase through a link, I...
read moreHawaii on a Budget
You might be wondering if taking a dream vacation to Hawaii on a budget is even possible. Is Hawaii expensive? It sure can be! Are the sunsets and mai tais and pineapples and turquoise waters and palm trees worth it? You betcha! Hawaii is one of our favorite places to travel as a couple and as a family, so we have accumulated quite a list of the best ways to visit Hawaii on a budget. Something about that tropical air and island time vibe just makes the Hawaiian islands our favorite place to relax and take the time to savor our time as a...
read moreAmazing Travel Gift Ideas for Couples
If you are looking for some help finding the perfect travel gift ideas for a couple, whether for a special occasion or just to celebrate a fun trip coming up, I hope this carefully curated list will help you out! It often seems that it is the most difficult to purchase special gifts for the ones we love – probably because that is when we care the most. If your loved one has even a bit of a wanderlust streak, I hope you’ll find the perfect gift idea for your travel lover! This post contains affiliate links. Should you make a...
read morePlan an Amazing Large Family Vacation
Figuring out how to plan an amazing large family vacation can be a bit of an overwhelming task. Last April, my parents celebrated their 40th Wedding Anniversary with a vow renewal ceremony on Shipwreck Beach, Kauai. Our entire family of 13 joined them for a week and we had a fantastic family vacation. While the trip went extremely smoothly with no stress, conflict or disorganization, that was only because we had planned our large family vacation so carefully and put in many hours of preparation. Our group was made up of 8 adults and 5...
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