The Dominican Republic has a lot of waves on a long coast. Because this was our first international surf trip with three kids, we were looking for something easy, and we decided that the first half of our trip would be in the epicenter of Dominican surfing at Playa Encuentro. We wanted to see how READ MORE
Pichilemu Domos
Pichilemu Domos is the perfect combination of a rustic, home feel that is great for families who are looking for spacious lodging in Pichilemu, Chile. The Domos have a full kitchen, outdoor patio, living room, along with up to three bedrooms, which make it ideal for families. The unique architecture is an added bonus, as READ MORE
Recommended Accommodation: El Encuentro Surf Lodge
The Dominican Republic was our first international vacation after having our baby, Sunny. Now that we had three kids under the age of 5, we had to raise our expectations of the accommodations we choose for our family surf trips. The El Encuentro Surf Lodge is the perfect place to stay for a number of READ MORE
Senator Puerto Plata Resort
The northwestern Coast of the Dominican Republic is pretty remote and very wild. Few surfers have ventured out past Puerto Plata towards the Haitian border. The main highway goes inland right after you leave the city, so the beach access is much more difficult. When we spoke to our friends at The Search DR, they READ MORE
A Rough Guide Of What To Expect To Pay For Airfare By Region From LAX
Traveling has been our passion for years. Even before we could afford traveling to a lot of the places we had always dreamed of visiting, we always were keeping a pulse on what flights cost, so we could know what was a good deal, what was standard, and what was a ripoff. While each airport READ MORE
How To (Hopefully) Avoid Airline Surfboard Fees
We have been traveling around the world and going on surf trips for well over a decade and one of the biggest crimes against humanity that we have witnessed are the outrageous fees that airlines charge for surfboards. Even though most board bags weigh less than your check-in suitcase, and definitely less than your golf READ MORE
Traveling with Kids 101 – FAQ by Parents
Are you feeling overwhelmed imagining ways to entertain a young child on a flight? Not sure how to handle time zone differences? Debating what time of day is best to fly with kids? We spent the last two years traveling to almost 20 countries on every continent (except Antarctica) with our children (who at the READ MORE
Top 5 Surf Trips for the Whole Family
Going on an epic surf trip doesn’t mean you have to ditch the whole family. As two parents that surf, we recognize the dilemma that most married surfers with kids go through when choosing their precious few weeks of vacation a year. Your significant other and kids will be stoked that they get to take READ MORE
Beach Day Essentials
Heading to the beach this summer??? Here are our top 10 things to pack for a fun day of sun and surf! These are the exact things that we bring on a daily basis to the beach at home or abroad. 1.Sunscreen!!! – Our favorite that we use for the ENTIRE family is Raw Elements. READ MORE
Top 5 Things to Do in Tofino
The 4th of July gets really crowded in San Diego, so we opted to head to Canada for the week. It is a good time to go, because Canada can get cold! We still had mixed weather, from warm and sunny to cloudy, cold and rainy. One of the things that struck us most as READ MORE