Which way to the beach?
We recently returned from a weeks long vacation at the Dreams Punta Cana Resort & Spa (now slated to close in December 2022) in the Dominican Republic where we stayed from July 24th – 31st. We vacationed with 8 other families, including 16 adults and 18 kids ranging in age from 3 to 17. It…
The sad thing about vacation is it is so fleeting. Yet, I remember Grenada like it was yesterday, even though it was ions ago since we stepped foot on this beautiful island. The breathtaking views, the tranquil ocean, the sweeping views from our room built into the hills. It was truly paradise found. One of…
Plunge Beach Hotel: Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Amidst COVID it was so nice to finally jump on a plane again and escape to the beach! Both my husband and I were vaccinated so we finally made the plunge to travel via plane again and brought along our daughters who are ages 9 & 12. Florida is a lot more…
When planning a trip to Atlantis, there are definitely some things you should know before you go to help manage expectations. Going to Atlantis is an investment so have your wallet ready and don’t expect to stay in the lap of luxury. The property, especially the hotel rooms, are showing their age and may leave…
We recently returned from a 5 night stay at the Royal Atlantis on Paradise Island and had a wonderful time! Our visit was not without fault, but if you prepare accordingly and set expectations in advance, you can greatly influence the quality of your stay. We visited the Bahamas from January 25th – January 30th. The…
Exploring Downtown Cabo has a vibrant nightlife with lots of bars and restaurants. We were able to take advantage of all the options back in the day when we were sans kids and young honeymooners. Some of our favorites back then were El Squid Roe and Sammy Hagar’s bar, Cabo Wabo. In fact, Sammy Hagar…
We stayed at the Villa del Arco. It is one of 3 timeshare resorts owned by the Villa Group. However, you can book rooms in these resorts either directly with the resort or through a third party travel website without being an owner. All three resorts are adjacent to one another with the first being…
We just returned from a week long stay in Cabo San Lucas at the Villa del Arco Resort & Spa. We were there from Feb. 9th – 16th. My husband and I first visited Cabo almost 15 years ago for our honeymoon. It was so breathtakingly beautiful that we had been itching to go back ever…
Ok, so I know this blog is supposed to be about beach destinations, so I apologize for the departure from warm, sunny places right off the bat! We kicked off the New Year right doing what I love best. Traveling with my family! We decided to venture up to New York City for a 5…