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Destination Guide: Twin Farms

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A Romantic Vermont Getaway: Twin Farms

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HOW TO PLAN THE PERFECT EXCURSION TO THE VERDON GO HOW TO PLAN THE PERFECT EXCURSION TO THE VERDON GORGE / GORGES DU VERDON โœจ ๐’๐š๐ฏ๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ฌ๐จ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐๐จ๐งโ€™๐ญ ๐ฆ๐š๐ค๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ฌ๐š๐ฆ๐ž ๐ฆ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐š๐ค๐ž. Yes, the beaches in the South of France are stunning โ€” but THIS boat ride through the Verdon Gorge was one of my favorite travel experiences. Imagine crystal clear lake waters with cascading cliffs surrounding you. A 15 min drive away you can find rolling hills filled with lavender. And stop for dinner in the fairytale town of Moustiers Saint Marie. Hereโ€™s how to plan the perfect outing to the Verdon Gorge: ๐Ÿšค MAKE A BOAT RESERVATION AHEAD OF TIME: They will sell out. We saw people turned away at the dock. If youโ€™re traveling with kids, this is not the moment for โ€œwinging it.โ€ โœ…HOW TO BOOK?: Start with your hotel โ€” we stayed at La Bastide Moustiers and booked directly through them. You can also try @verdon_electronautic. โฐGO IN THE MORNING: Most of the rental places open around 9am. By 11am the whole waterway is hoppinโ€™. ๐ŸฅชPACK A LUNCH/SNACKS: Thereโ€™s a snack stand, but Iโ€™d skip it. Bring your own and picnic by the lake or out on the boat. ๐Ÿ‘™WEAR YOUR SWIMSUIT: After exploring the gorge, head into the wide-open lake and jump in. Bring towels because they arenโ€™t provided on site. โ˜€๏ธWHERE TO STAY NEARBY: I recommend finding accommodations near the town of Moustiers Saint Marie. This was one of my favorite towns, and itโ€™s only about 10 minutes away. We stayed at a 4 star hotel called La Bastide Moustiers. If youโ€™re a luxury traveler, this is the best hotel option nearby. ๐…๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ @๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐š๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ซ๐จ๐š๐ฆ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ž ๐Ÿ๐š๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ฏ๐ž๐ฅ ๐๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ซ๐ž๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ #verdongorge #gorgesduverdon #provence #southoffrance
THE 10 QUESTIONS I GET ASKED ALL THE TIME ABOUT LA THE 10 QUESTIONS I GET ASKED ALL THE TIME ABOUT LAVENDER SEASON IN PROVENCE ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Lavender season is one of the most magical times to visit Provence. It was a bucket list trip for me, but admittedly my husband and kids werenโ€™t exactly jumping for joy when I shared the plan. Fast forward to the tripโ€ฆmy husband turned to me in the middle of a field and said, โ€œThis was worth it โ€” itโ€™s one of the most beautiful things Iโ€™ve ever seen.โ€ Iโ€™ll take that as a win. If youโ€™re planning your own visit, here are my top tips to help you get the timing and logistics right: WHEN IS PEAK SEASON?โ€จ๐Ÿ‘‰ Late June to mid-July, depending on weather and region. I went to Valensole end of June and Luberon first week of July in 2024 โ€” perfect timing. WHERE ARE THE BEST FIELDS?โ€จ๐Ÿ‘‰ Valensole is the most famous (and most photographed), but Luberon and Sault are just as beautiful โ€” and less crowded. Lori from @pinchmeprovence helped map out my route, and the guide written by @lelongweekend is the best Iโ€™ve read. DO YOU NEED A CAR?โ€จ๐Ÿ‘‰ Yes โ€” 100%. BEST TIME FOR PHOTOS?โ€จ๐Ÿ‘‰ Early morning or golden hour (as late as 9pm in summer). I mostly visited in the afternoon โ€” not ideal lighting, but the photos still turned out beautifully. Just avoid midday. WHAT TO WEAR?โ€จ๐Ÿ‘‰ Plan it out: colors that wonโ€™t clash with the lavender, flowy dresses, comfy shoes (ground is uneven), and a hat. CAN YOU BRING KIDS?โ€จ๐Ÿ‘‰ Absolutely. Itโ€™s a calm, open-air activity. Some farms have distilleries, shops, or ice cream stands too. WILL KIDS GET BORED?โ€จ๐Ÿ‘‰ Itโ€™s not an all-day thing โ€” plan for 1โ€“2 hours, then pair it with a market or village visit. ARE FIELDS STROLLER-FRIENDLY?โ€จ๐Ÿ‘‰ Not really. Most have uneven paths โ€” bring a carrier or all-terrain stroller. ARE THERE BATHROOMS OR SNACKS?โ€จ๐Ÿ‘‰ Rarely. Pack snacks and water. WHERE TO STAY?โ€จ๐Ÿ‘‰ I loved the town of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie when visiting Valensole region ๐Ÿ‘‰ in Luberon region I recommend renting a luxury villa. BONUS: WHAT ELSE IS THERE TO DO? My top pick - rent a boat and explore the gorge du Verdun #lavenderfieldsprovence #ProvenceTravel #LavenderSeason #ProvenceWithKids
No shade to Disney (Iโ€™ve done it, I get it, I LO No shade to Disney (Iโ€™ve done it, I get it, I LOVE it!) โ€” but when I said I help families plan unforgettable trips, I wasnโ€™t just talking about character breakfasts and rides โœจ A Family trip can mean cooking classes together in a French chateau โ€จโœจ It can mean multi-gen sailing trips through Greece.โ€จโœจ Or private guides through Japan, surfing in Costa Rica, or villa hopping in Provence. Travel with kids doesnโ€™t have to just be Disney, or resorts, or waterparks. Iโ€™m here to help families design trips that feel elevated, effortless, and exciting for everyone โ€” including destinations you never thought possible with little ones. ๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ โ€œ๐Ÿ๐š๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐ฉโ€ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฅ๐ž๐š๐ซ๐ง ๐ก๐จ๐ฐ ๐ˆ ๐œ๐š๐ง ๐ก๐ž๐ฅ๐ฉ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐š๐ง ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ง๐ž๐ฑ๐ญ ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐ฉ! #holyairball #familytrip #luxurytravel
PLANNING A FAMILY TRIP TO PROVENCE WITH KIDS Prov PLANNING A FAMILY TRIP TO PROVENCE WITH KIDS Provence started as a dream for just meโ€”seeing the lavender fields in bloom had been on my bucket list for years. Then it became a dinner table topic around the holidaysโ€ฆ a โ€œwhat if we all went there togetherโ€ kind of idea. โ€ฆWhich turned into late-night wanderlust searches of charming hilltop towns, farmhouse villas, and lavender field maps... โ€ฆWhich then became a group chat with grandparents, siblings, aunts, and uncles. โ€ฆAnd eventually culminated in a summer trip for the ages. We did it with a group ranging in age from 4 to 74โ€”and everyone had a blast. Hereโ€™s your mini-guide to planning a family trip to Provence with kids: โ˜€๏ธWHEN TO GO: Lavender season: Late June to mid-July (timing varies by region) May & September: Shoulder season = warm + fewer crowds โ˜€๏ธHOW TO GET THERE: Fly direct into Nice drive ~2 hours Or connect through to Marseilleโ€”many towns are ~1 hour from there โ˜€๏ธWHERE TO BASE YOURSELF:โ€จWe chose the Luberon Valley so we could easily explore Gordes, Oppรจde, Goult, Mรฉnerbes, and Saint-Saturnin. Also consider basing in Lourmarin or Saint-Rรฉmy for charm and convenience. โ˜€๏ธWHERE TO STAY:โ€จOur villa in Provence was a dreamโ€”the kind of place you wish you could spend an entire month.โ€จ๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ โ€œ๐ฏ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐šโ€ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ˆโ€™๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ฌ๐ž๐ง๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐๐ž๐ญ๐š๐ข๐ฅ๐ฌ + ๐จ๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ซ ๐Ÿ๐š๐ฏ๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ž ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ž ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ž๐ฌ โ˜€๏ธWHAT TO DO WITH KIDS: Carriรจres des Lumiรจres in Les Baux (immersive cave light show) Market daysโ€”let them explore stalls + charming cobblestone streets Run through lavender fields (and take a million photos) Pack a picnic and find a shady hilltop view โ€œRed rockโ€ hike in Roussillon Climb the fortress at Les Baux-de-Provence โ˜€๏ธLOGISTICS WITH KIDS: Renting a car is a must (parking was easy in most towns) Prioritize the markets at Lourmarin and Lโ€™Isle-sur-la-Sorgue Go earlyโ€”markets wrap by early afternoon Traveling with a baby? Bring a carrier over a stroller Donโ€™t overpack your itinerary. Pick one town to visit per day, then spend the rest relaxing at the villa pool #provencewithkids #provence #familytrip #luxurytravel #bestvillas
How to make Disney World planning feel less like a How to make Disney World planning feel less like a marathonโ€”and more like a vacation. โฌ‡๏ธ Iโ€™m feeling extra nostalgic these daysโ€ฆ maybe because I have a graduating kindergartner, and I can feel my daughterโ€™s princess-loving days slipping away. I meanโ€”she asked me for baggy pants the other day!๐Ÿคช This small window we have as parents โ€” where we are everything to our little ones and their imaginations are as big and bold as ever โ€” is why Iโ€™ll always advise parents to just โ€œtake the trip.โ€ Donโ€™t wait for the perfect time. And when it comes to Disney, go while they still believe in magic. But letโ€™s also be real. Disney World planning can be overwhelming. Hereโ€™s what helped us make our Disney days feel joyful (and even relaxing): โœจ WE STAYED AT A LUXURY RESORT- I personally value comfort when traveling with kids, so hotels that have fantastic friendly amenities, spacious suites, great dining, and easy park access, make it 100% worth it. I recommend ๐Ÿ“Four Seasons Orlando (great kids club + waterpark) ๐Ÿ“Riviera Resort (amazing location) ๐Ÿ“Waldorf Astoria Orlando (for a quieter, elegant stay) โœจ WE BUDGETED FOR A PRIVATE GUIDEโ€จYes, you can totally do it yourselfโ€”but for us, hiring someone who understood how to maximize time and prioritize our favorite rides was a game changer. โœจ WE SCHEDULED IN DOWNTIME We did two full park days, one full hotel dayโ€”and it was the best decision. A recharge day = happier kids and parents. What questions do you have about planning a @disneyworld trip? ๐…๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ @๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐š๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ซ๐จ๐š๐ฆ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ž ๐Ÿ๐š๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ฏ๐ž๐ฅ ๐๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ข๐๐ž๐š๐ฌ DISNEY WORLD PLANNING | LUXURY FAMILY TRAVEL | DISNEYWORLD TIPS
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