Whether it’s the bright colors, the friendly people, the beautiful language, or the tasty food that draws you in, Rio de Janeiro doesn’t disappoint. You’ll find some of the most famous beaches in the world alongside an urban rainforest and big city vibes.
Read MoreAfter staying in multiple hotel rooms, Airbnbs, and friends’ and family’s houses with our three kids ages 1, 3, and 5 this year, we’ve got some great strategies that have worked for getting our kids to sleep away from home. Maybe they’ll help you out, too!
Read MoreWhen you’re traveling with young kids, where you stay is just as important as what you do on your trip. You want to look for a place with a spacious room, spots on-property where kids can be kids, available food and drink, and a friendly staff. Hotel Milo checked off all those boxes for our family on a recent visit to Santa Barbara.
Read MoreI’ve just completed my first year as a freelance travel writer for TravelPulse, and it’s been one of the most exciting years of my life. Though I would still consider myself a novice, and am not nearly as experienced or qualified as journalists who travel for a living, I have really enjoyed the opportunity to combine two of my biggest passions: writing and traveling.
I got the chance to go on my first real press trip for TravelPulse in August of this year (2018), and it was to RIO DE JANEIRO. Yes, my very first press trip was to one of my bucket list destinations. Did I almost cry when I found out? Yes. Was it everything I dreamed it would be and more? Yes.
Read MoreAs parents, we are very picky about the toys that come into our home. We also rent and live in Florida (no basements), so our storage space is limited. Any toy we buy for the kids must encourage them to use their imagination or be educational.
Read MoreFirst of all, I definitely was NOT disappointed by Santa Barbara, even though my expectations were sky-high. What’s the opposite of disappointed? Impressed? In love? Dazzled? Yes, I was dazzled by Santa Barbara.
Read MoreI think if we’re not going to let toddlers stop us from doing things, we might as well at least be prepared and learn from each other. The following list are all mistakes I’ve made and learned from when traveling with toddlers. Maybe you can take something away from this list and make your next trip with toddlers a bit more enjoyable.
Read MoreI realized so many of my travel dreams revolved around the memories I would make and the subsequent photos I would take.
So I talked to my husband, and we decided to invest in a DSLR camera. I had NO idea what I was doing, so I purchased our camera through a small camera store where they offered 5 free photography classes where you could learn to use your DSLR when you purchased one from them. It was one of the best investments I’ve ever made.
Read MoreAre you nervous to fly with your baby, toddler, or small children? I don’t blame you.
Being trapped in a metal tube hurtling through the air with a kid who just wants to move and explore is a challenge, to put it kindly. Then there’s the enjoyable process of navigating airport security with a baby on your hip and a bored TSA agent hustling you along without even making eye contact. No matter how prepared you are, there is bound to be some stress involved in air travel with kids.
Read MoreAre you thinking about traveling to Brazil? Many people dream of visiting the largest country in South America, but never follow through because it seems overwhelming. Visas, vaccinations, and the inability to speak or understand Portuguese can stop even adventurous travelers from hitting “buy” on those plane tickets.
Read MoreSo why do people do it? Why do we keep subjecting ourselves to the trials and tribulations of air travel and long road trips with our tiny dictators who leave destruction and lots of crumbs in their wake? Why do we open ourselves up to disrupting routines and sleep schedules?
It's because the reward is so great. The return on our investment is huge. Yes, travel with kids is tough, but the growth you will see in your children and in yourself makes every sleepless night and transportation nightmare totally worth it.
Read MoreThis summer my side of the family decided to rent an Airbnb in the mountains of North Georgia for a week-long getaway. It honestly was the perfect destination to relax, hike, swim, eat s'mores, stay up late playing games, and just spend some quality time with one another.
If your family is looking for a mountain getaway, and Georgia is within driving distance, I would encourage you to check out the community of Big Canoe. It's very secluded and situated in the most beautiful natural setting.
Read MoreI think almost anyone you talk to these days would say they want to travel more. With social media, it's easier than ever to see what our friends, acquaintances, and random bloggers we follow are up to, and it seems many of them are constantly on an exotic vacation. If you're like most normal people, you want to jet set to that overwater bungalow or 7-country Europe tour, too!
Read MoreI find deciding what to wear for a day at a theme park to be exceedingly difficult. On one hand, I want to be comfortable, as these are long days of walking in the hot sun. On the other hand, I want to make sure I look put together since I know we'll be taking a lot of pictures. Outfits need to be breathable and cute, and I need to be able to sit comfortably on all types of rides.
Read MoreBefore this summer, all I really knew about Atlanta was that it was the worst traffic to drive through on our way from Florida to Wisconsin (or vice versa).
But all that changed when I had a chance to visit Georgia's capital with my kids. My extended family was vacationing in the mountains of northern Georgia for a week of togetherness and relaxation, and one of my 5 sisters was flying into Atlanta a few days into the trip. We decided to make a day of it when we went to pick her up.
Read MoreSome of the biggest obstacles to traveling with kids are time, money, and exhaustion. Travel can get pretty expensive, and I know it's tough to justify spending money on a trip when your kids might not even remember it. Many families don't get much vacation time, and when they do, they want to spend it with their extended family, catching up around the house, or relaxing.
Read MoreWhen you travel a lot, the hotels all begin to seem the same. But every once in a while you stay in a hotel that's so beautiful, so memorable that you can't stop thinking about it for months to come.
That's how I felt after my stay at Hotel Emma in San Antonio. Every detail was attended to, the decor was stunning, the beds were a dream, and I felt like royalty throughout my entire stay.
Read MoreWhen I traveled the world as a young adult, I didn't care where I slept. It could be a hostel, the floor of a friend's bedroom, or a couch. Now that I'm a 30-year-old with three little kids, I'm much more aware of our accommodations when we travel. We need somewhere quiet, with a spot for the baby to sleep peacefully where the 2- and 5-year-old won't wake him up. It also has to be kid-friendly and a great location. On our recent trip to Tampa Bay, the Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park was the perfect choice for serenity and calm after a crazy day of travel and exploration.
Read MoreThe first time I took a really long road trip with a toddler I was 9 months pregnant with my second and moving across the country. I basically let her watch as many movies as she wanted because I didn't have the mental space to think of other activities nor the physical agility to turn and help her out in the back seat.
Now that I'm a mom of three, and I have taken countless road trips ranging from 1 hour to 20 hours with my little ones, I am determined not to get out of the car ready to pull my hair out or have my kids be movie zombies.
Read MoreMy family lives on the east coast of Florida, so we are no stranger to beaches, palm trees, and warm weather. But driving across the state to visit Sarasota felt like the perfect tropical getaway with my two youngest. My boys are 2 and 13 months, so I'm always on the lookout for kid-friendly locations whenever I travel, and Sarasota was bursting at the seams!
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