Vacations can be expensive! Airfare alone is enough to make me cringe! Then add two kids to the mix and suddenly you’re paying double what you used to pre-kiddos. You may wonder how people can ever even afford to go on exotic vacations with their whole family. Well here are a few super simple ways to save for vacation, and afford to travel as a family.
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6 Ridiculously Easy Ways to Save $$ on Vacation
We all know that traveling can be expensive. Add a couple kiddos to the mix, and that expense just doubled! As a couple, you loved your adventures, but now you have kids. You might be thinking, how will you afford to travel now?
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Animal Adventures in the USA
We love animals!!! While traveling to Africa for a safari is definitely on my bucket list, it’s expensive! So while I’m saving for that once in a lifetime trip, there are some pretty cool, and cost effective, things to do while staying in the United States. This is a long list, and I have tried to find experiences in each state, but some I have failed to find. So… if you know of any awesome animal encounters that are not on my list, let me know and I will add them! Some of these are drive through safari parks, some are places to go to see animals in the wild, and some are awesome animal encounters.
Bears! Visiting Katmai National Park
If you love bears, then Katmai National Park is the place for you! This was by far one of the most memorable trips that I have ever taken. We arrived at Brooks Camp by sea plane (an awesome experience all in its own). Continue reading “Bears! Visiting Katmai National Park”
My Go-To Photography Equipment For Traveling
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I love traveling, and I LOVE taking photographs of the places I travel! While I wouldn’t consider myself a professional, I do have a knowledge of photography and how my camera works. There is some photography equipment that I must have with me on vacation in order to take my desired photographs. My equipment more than gets the job done, and takes some pretty amazing photographs if I don’t say so myself! Here is a list of the equipment I have with me on every vacation!
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Our Travel Traditions
Since we have started traveling, we have started some traditions at each location we visit. These traditions are a fun way to help us remember our vacations and also to document them. Continue reading “Our Travel Traditions”
A Hot Air Balloon Ride, Train, Tuscan Castle, and WINE… Visiting Napa
I love wine, so Napa was the obvious choice when we were trying to decide where to go for our second anniversary. We stayed at the RiverPointe Napa Valley Resort. The resort was on the banks of the Napa River, and was quiet and secluded, though only a couple minutes from the Oxbow District. Our accommodations were a cute little trailer cottage with a bedroom, full kitchen, living room, and bath. It was comfortable and clean. There was a river walk to stroll down, and restaurants within walking distance.
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Belize… The Perfect Tropical Getaway
Our trip to Belize was absolutely magical. We found the perfect little island to stay on called Coco Plum. Coco Plum Cay was so private and full of charm. There were only 12 cabanas on the adult-only island Continue reading “Belize… The Perfect Tropical Getaway”
5 Essential Items for Travel With Young Kids
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These items are a game changer!!!! Traveling with young children… wow there are so many things we need to remember to bring with us now! While this is nowhere near a complete list, these are some of the items I have found that we must bring with us when we travel due to their portability and convenience.
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8 Must Have Items for Airplane Travel With Kids
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Well there we were. At the airport about to take our first vacation with the kids. We were traveling from California to New Hampshire, so not a quick flight. We could already see the looks people were giving us as they hoped we would not be on their flight. I mean, who really wants to sit next to two toddlers for several hours on a plane?
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