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Discover the 11 Very Best Places in Puglia – Italy’s Rising Star

There's a theme in all of Puglia that goes like this:ย  Relax, roam, discover, dine, and repeat.ย ย    Right now, the travel world is just waking up to this mysterious side of Italy.ย ย    With its seductive landscapes and calming blue ...

A Guide to Disney World for First Timers

Moms - you can do this.ย ย    You've grown your baby, you've been there through the night wakings, through the potty training, through the first day of school fears, through the friendship making.ย  Now, your little bundle of joy is a ...
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8 Luxury Spring Break Destinations For Families

Ohhh…Spring break.ย    These two words conjure up images of long airport lines, crowded pools, partying college kids, loud music…and bad decisions.ย ย    Hey Moms!ย  What if I were to tell you that luxury spring break destinations for familiesย really do exist.ย  ...
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Copenhagen Guide: 15 Festive Things to Do in Winter

Where can you travel in winter where the temperature may indeed plummet, but the people party on?ย  Come see how the Danes do it!   When winter arrives, the chill takes over Copenhagen, and the "hygge" spirit comes alive - that's ...
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Weekend Guide: 10 Things to Do in Stowe, VT

It has been one of my dreams to see Vermont's fall foliage bursting through the trees, illuminating the Green Mountains into shades of honey gold, fiery red, and pumpkin orange.ย    Guess what?ย    It's still just a dream.   So ...

Guide to Summertime in Cape Cod with Kids

Looking for ideas of what you can do in Cape Cod with kids?ย ย    Believe it or not, you can actually…time travel!ย    Cape Cod has long been a favorite summer destination for families.ย  It's been Googled.ย  It's been thoroughly researched.ย  ...
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Ultimate Family Travel Guide: Visiting Munich with Kids

Ready to see Munich through your munchkin's eyes?   I'm not going to lie...I wasn't expecting Munich to be quite so kid friendly.ย  I visited the Bavarian capital years before, and remembered it as beer gardens scattered throughout the city, and ...
Turkey

The Ultimate Guide to Turkey: Istanbul and Cappadocia

Our vacation to Istanbul and Cappadocia was an intentional stretch into something more exotic.ย  Istanbul has often been referred to as, "the crossroads of ...

The Best Istanbul Tours Led by Locals

Certain locations have that special ability to transport visitors back in time and Istanbul is one of those spots. Having spent 7 years as ...

What to Know About Dining in Turkey

A Note About Food: Typically on vacation, I prefer to hold the reins, do copious amounts of research, and plan our foodie experiences well ...
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Luxury Hotel Review: Cappadocia Estates

A cave hotel should be on everyone's travel bucket list! ย Not only does it make for a unique travel experience, but cave hotels incorporate ...
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The Best African Safari Packing Guide

Packing for a safari is unlike any other packing experience. Why so? A safari destination has drastically varying temperatures throughout the day, but you ...

Luxury Hotel Review: Singita Grumeti Faru Faru

Singita Grumeti Faru Faru was a 12/10 hotel experience.ย  No matter how long you stay, you'll always wish you had one more day.ย  What ...

Luxury Hotel Review: Lamai Serengeti

If you don't like camping, but you're all in for glamping, put Lamai Serengeti on your bucket-list and be prepared to be wow-ed. ย A ...