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Top 5 Family-Friendly Activities at Hilton Hawaiian Village, Oahu

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Lesley | 0 Comments

Traveling with a toddler doesn’t have to be stressful. Hilton Hawaiian Village has the perfect surroundings that will inspire you to create precious family moments together. In just two short days, we’ve already connected more as a family and shared unique experiences that will last a lifetime. Here are our top five family-friendly activities at Hilton Hawaiian Village. 1. Waikiki’s…

11 Bucket List Days on Oahu

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Lesley | 3 Comments

Most family vacations in Oahu include Pearl Harbor, Honolulu Zoo, Waikiki Aquarium, building sand castles on the beach, and splashing in the kid’s pool. Even with a toddler, that’s not how we do vacation. We’ve lined up three spectacular family-friendly resorts, tons of unique adventures, delectable dining with a twist, and fun cultural experiences. We’re doing Oahu bucket list style….

5 Epic Adventure Destinations

Posted on October 18, 2014 by Lesley | 1 Comments

From the vast, timeless sands of Wadi Rum, Jordan to 12,000 feet above Nadi, Fiji, where the sky and water blur the lines of reality, these five epic adventure journeys should be on everyone’s bucket list. Which ones have you experienced? 1. Wadi Rum – Jordan This is a stupendous, timeless place. Here, it is the weather and winds that have…

Hold Hands & Hug in Horror at Knott’s Scary Farm

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Lesley | 1 Comments

There’s something about being heart-pumping scared that makes for a great date night. Normally, I opt for the jump out of a plane or off of a building scared but we decided to try the 160 acres of horror, clowns, goblins, monsters, mazes, ghosts of Halloween type of scary at Knott’s Scary Farm. If Trick or Treat and Black Magic…

Why Windjammer Landing, St. Lucia Isn’t Just a Honeymoon Destination

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Lesley | 8 Comments

Nestling on its own private, tropical hillside and overlooking the calm waters of Labrelotte Bay, Windjammer Landing in St. Lucia is undoubtedly the ideal place for a honeymoon. With its mountaintop vistas, private villas, romantic, oceanfront dining, and spa services, I’d like to renew my wedding vows just to honeymoon in the most romantic place I’ve visited. It isn’t just…

Sunset at Windjammer landing - Estate Villa 406

5 Views from Windjammer Landing that are too Spectacular to Believe… Yet They are Real!

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Lesley | 1 Comments

Heavenly, stunning, awe-inspiring… Windjammer Landing in St. Lucia has the most unbelievable views that I’ve ever seen. I’ve witnessed the gates to Heaven and they are here on Earth. Here are 5 views from Windjammer Landing that are too spectacular to believe but I’ve seen them with my own eyes. One – The Newly Renovated Beach at Sunset Two: Mountains,…

A Photo Tour of Club Med Cancun Yucatan

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Lesley | 0 Comments

Lined with three white sand beaches and nestled between the Caribbean Sea and a beautiful lagoon, Club Med Cancun Yucatan recently underwent a $14 million transformation that includes 60 new beachfront family accommodations, two redesigned and expanded restaurants, a Petit Club Med for children ages 2-3, and a trendy, modernized lounge for guests to enjoy a casual, yet sophisticated ambiance. Sounds absolutely…

7 Adventurous Activities at Club Med Cancun Yucatan

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Lesley | 1 Comments

My recent visit to Club Med Cancun Yucatan gave me an intense workout and allowed me to live an extended weekend of bucket list adventures. While others enjoyed sun bathing on the white sandy beaches, swimming in the refreshing pools, swaying gently on one of the many hammocks, sipping specially-made cocktails, or relaxing at the spa, I often missed meals or grabbed…

The Proof is in the Photo – Trapeze Skills at Club Med Cancun

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Lesley | 0 Comments

I’m reminded of fishing stories when I think about this weekend. Are they tall tales or actual experiences? Then when I think about it even more deeply I wonder about history books and even the Bible, but I’ll leave that debate for the more knowledgeable experts and focus on activities that I experienced at Club Med Cancun. What makes a…

Ten Ways to Make Travel More Affordable

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Lesley | 2 Comments

You ask me all the time how I can afford to travel so often and to so many different locations. Now, with sponsors, advertising, and affiliates, it’s a lot less expensive and sometimes even free but I traveled several times a year even as a struggling student with debt. If you make it a priority, it becomes more of a…