5 Travel Apps That Will Help You Find And Plan Your Next Vacation
Having a hard time figuring out where to go next and then planning it? I do too, there are just so many options and so many places I want to see and experience. When it comes to finding and planning things, we are turning to our smartphones now more than ever. Thanks to technology, and many creative people, travel planning has been made so much easier. Here is a list of 5 travel apps that will help you find and plan your next vacation...
5 Fun Single Parent Family Travel Ideas
As a single parent with a very bad case of the wanderlust, I have been embracing the single parent travel lifestyle. And it is every bit as fun as when our whole family used to explore together AND as when I used to travel solo or with friends. Just in a different way… But isn’t that conscious life? Constantly evolving, each season providing experience and memories. So I thought it would be fun to share some travel ideas that I am...
6 Ways Family Travel Will Make You A Happier Person
The results are in, science has spoken and this is something we should all be listening too!! The fact is we should be spending all of our extra money on travel and family travel experiences – straight away! That travel is the secret to true happiness. A study from Cornell found that spending money on experiences is more likely to bring you lasting happiness than you would get if you spent your money on material objects. And at the...
6 Reasons To Travel For Your Birthday
As my big 40th birthday is right around the corner, birthday planning is hot on my mind! And you know where my mind goes when it gets hot… Yup, right to traveling!! 😉 This year, I feel honored to be reaching such a milestone. 40 years. And you all know how I like to celebrate, right? With a destination celebration of course! Instead of spending tons of money and time planning a party, I love to plan an epic adventure that can turn...
5 Reasons Why You Should Plan A Labor Day Weekend Family Vacation & Where To Go
With Labor Day Weekend right around the corner, it is that bittersweet time of year where the long, warm, lazy days of summer are coming to an end as cooler, shorter days filled with school and work begin. Thankfully, Labor Day Weekend comes just in time to give families an opportunity for one last summer adventure – a Labor Day Weekend Family Vacation! In the US, most offices and schools close down for one day in observance of...
Family Travel: 8 Reasons To Travel This Summer 2018
School is out and the summer fun has begun! And yes, my gorgeous friends, there is still plenty of time to plan that summer adventure you have been thinking about, but haven’t quite gotten around to booking! Every summer needs some element of adventure, from a road trip, to a week at a resort, to a major international exploration… anything and everything counts! Summer is a great time to get up, get out there and discover all the cool...
8 Reasons to Spend the Day at Descanso Beach Club on Catalina Island
On our recent Mother Daughter Adventure to Catalina Island, we discovered a trendy, quiet little beach club packed with fun activities, good food, fabulous people and incredible views. The Descanso Beach Club is just past the Catalina Casino in a little cove making it one of the last private beaches with public access. The water is crystal clear, the sand is soft and the vibe is all about relaxing and playing in the sun! Descanso...
The Island Spa on Catalina Island
Spa days are one of my favorite days on any vacation! But this one was particularly exciting. We were on our first Mother Daughter Adventure to Catalina Island and I was going to get to spend the afternoon at The Island Spa with my daughter! I. Couldn’t. Wait. (Neither could she!) The Island Spa on Catalina Island is located on the edge of town, a short 3-minute walk from The Pavilion Hotel down the main street in Avalon. They are the...
The Bluewater Grille on Catalina Island
Sitting on the shore in the center of Avalon Bay right next to Pleasure Pier is a fun bar and grille with patio seating that is literally over the water!! The Bluewater Grille on Catalina Island is a fantastic lunch or dinner spot with excellent food, great service and breathtaking views. On our Mother Daughter Trip to Catalina Island we chose The Bluewater Grille on Catalina Island for lunch because of it’s convenient location,...
The Catalina Casino
Standing tall and proud on the shoulder of Catalina Island marking the edge of Avalon sits the Catalina Casino. A perfectly pretty structure on the corner of the harbor that stands an impressive 11 stories high with a glamorous ballroom, breathtaking views, incredible foods and working movie theater; the Catalina Casino has been a destination for romantic escapes and fun for couples for generations. What is The Catalina Casino? Before...