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Top 6 Bucket List Resorts for Families with Toddlers

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Lesley | 44 Comments

I learned a valuable travel lesson now that I have a toddler. “Family-friendly” doesn’t always include toddlers! Travel with children to some luxury resort destinations and you get the feeling that kids are an afterthought. Childcare and babysitting services can be non-existent or grossly overpriced and amenities and services are solely focused on adults. To help you make the most of…

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Top Tips for Visiting LEGOLAND California

Best Tips for Visiting LEGOLAND California

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Lesley | 12 Comments

LEGOLAND California is about kids’ imagination and is specifically designed for children ages 2-12. With more than 30,000 LEGO models created out of more than 60 million LEGO bricks, over 60 family rides (including 3 roller coasters), “hands-on” attractions, shows, a water park, and an aquarium, LEGOLAND California provides education, adventure, and fun for all ages. Let’s face it, though, you…

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Top 10 Disneyland Experiences for Toddlers

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Lesley | 21 Comments

Disneyland is at the top of every child’s list. Regardless of the age, it’s the experience of a life-time. Disney got it right when they labeled it magical and the Happiest Place on Earth. There’s so much to see and do that it can be overwhelming, especially if you only have a one or two day pass. Here are the 10 best…

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A Toddler-Friendly Weekend Itinerary for Coronado

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Lesley | 7 Comments

Surrounded by the San Diego Bay and the Pacific Ocean, Coronado is lined with historic homes, groomed gardens, and sugary beaches. There are so many ways to play and explore Coronado and the surrounding area, but we’ve come up with a great toddler-friendly weekend itinerary for this historic yet modern destination. Friday – The Artsy Arrival Plan to arrive in San…

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Constance Le Prince Maurice is Fit for a Princess

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Lesley | 34 Comments

Five star, luxury resorts don’t have to be for adults only. At almost three years old, Athena is a girly, girl. She loves to dress up and get her hair done. Regardless if we’re hiking a mountain or attending a luxury event, she wants to wear a tutu and have her hair in braids. Visiting a place like Constance Le Prince Maurice can…

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Up Close & Personal with the Animals at Casela, Mauritius

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Lesley | 1 Comments

Casela Nature and Leisure Park in Mauritius is a 14 hectares park offering a home to 1,500 birds, zebras, giant tortoises, lions, giraffes, cheetahs and many other animals. For adventure lovers, there are quad, buggy and segway tours, the longest zip line circuit in the Indian Ocean including hanging bridges, hidden waterfalls of up to 20m in height, and Canyoning. Since I was…

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5 Magical Events in Orange County to Get You in the Holiday Spirit

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Lesley | 2 Comments

Gigantic light displays, dancing Nutcrackers, a colossal party on ice, enchanting night trains to magical, northern worlds, and performances that make our hearts grow, the holiday season has arrived and events are beginning all around Southern California.With so many choices, it can be difficult to decide which ones will be best at putting you in the holiday spirit. Here’s a…

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Playing in the Pool at Hilton Hawaiian Village, Oahu

Top 5 Family-Friendly Activities at Hilton Hawaiian Village, Oahu

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Lesley | 14 Comments

Traveling with a toddler doesn’t have to be stressful. Hilton Hawaiian Village has the perfect surroundings that will inspire you to create precious family moments together. In just two short days, we’ve already connected more as a family and shared unique experiences that will last a lifetime. Here are our top five family-friendly activities at Hilton Hawaiian Village. 1. Waikiki’s…

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Why Windjammer Landing, St. Lucia Isn’t Just a Honeymoon Destination

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Lesley | 8 Comments

Nestling on its own private, tropical hillside and overlooking the calm waters of Labrelotte Bay, Windjammer Landing in St. Lucia is undoubtedly the ideal place for a honeymoon. With its mountaintop vistas, private villas, romantic, oceanfront dining, and spa services, I’d like to renew my wedding vows just to honeymoon in the most romantic place I’ve visited. It isn’t just…

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Top Ten Bucket List Activities in Germany (Toddler Edition)‏

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Lesley | 5 Comments

There’s no shortage of awesome bucket list activities in Germany; from wingsuit flying to paragliding over the Alps, you can do it all. What bucket list activities in Germany should you include when traveling with your family, especially young children though? Most families assume that because they have young children, they should stick to all-inclusive resorts in Mexico or the Caribbean…

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