Every time I hear people talk about how they didn’t like Jamaica because it’s too touristy, or that they were bored on their holiday, it blows my mind. I personally couldn’t imagine going to one of the prettiest places on earth to just sit in an all inclusive resort all day and not see what READ MORE
Category: Family Travel
Thailand: How We Avoided Peak Season Crowds
Thailand is one of the most beautiful places on earth. It is one of the most touristy places that we have ever visited, and for good reason: it’s cheap, fun, kid friendly, warm and beautiful. There are a lot of things to do in the country, so our goal is to highlight what we did READ MORE
Baja California, Mexico – Top 5 Things To Do
A trip to the Rosarito area is just a quick 40 minute drive from San Diego, CA. It is a great way to spend a weekend, or even just do a day trip to mix things up a little bit. There are a lot of things to do in Baja, and it has something for READ MORE
South Africa – The Ultimate Surfari
We had always wanted to go to South Africa for the safaris and waves. On our trip, we started in Jeffery’s Bay (flying into Port Elizabeth) and drove the Garden Route, making lots of stops along the way all the way to Cape Town (where we flew out). We decided to go to South Africa in READ MORE
Costa Rica in Off Season
We’ve visited Costa Rica a few times and have scored great waves each time. What made this last trip unique was going in the off season. October is the month of the year that has the lowest tourism, which means we got those same great waves and beaches with almost no tourists. We stayed at READ MORE
Camping in Malibu
One of our yearly traditions is camping in or around Malibu. We usually reserve a spot at Leo Carillo campgrounds, which is right by beautiful coastline, good waves and is nice and quiet. To reserve a spot in the Summer, you need to book online at least 6 months prior. It’s really popular! Malibu is READ MORE
The Best Family Hotel in Jamaica – Franklyn D. Resort
Choosing the right place to stay has a huge impact on the quality of your vacation, ESPECIALLY when you have kids. We have had some successes and some failures when it comes to our selection of accommodations, and when we have an incredible experience, we want everyone to know. The Franklyn D Resort in Runaway READ MORE
