Mama Loves Family Travel

Apr14

Join us for #JAChat

Posted on Apr 14, 2015

I am so excited to be co-hosting this weeks travel #JAChat on twitter with the amazing hosts: Pola @jettingaround, Francesca @workmomtravels, Romy @snoopsmaus, & Dave @cooksipgo. This is one of the best twitter travel chats around and I am honored to be co-hosting with these awesome travel experts! Join this week’s #JAchat to discuss visiting cities with kids and share your photos/tips! Here are the questions: Which cities would...

Apr13

#CalypsoInspired Spring Resort Wear 2015

Posted on Apr 13, 2015

Spring is such a lovely time of year. Everything is new, fresh and just waiting to be seen! Love is in the air and so too is the feeling to wander! We are headed south for a family trip this year and my passion for travel fashion has brought me back to the leaders in the women’s resort wear industry – Calypso St. Barth here in Malibu to help me get ready for our adventure. Check out these great #CalypsoInspired 2015 Spring...

Apr10

#FamilyTravelFriday Linky Party #6

Posted on Apr 10, 2015

Hi! Thanks for stopping by for our sixth Linky Party (not sure about a linky party, click here). I’m stoked you can join us! Families come in all different shapes and sizes. One common thing between them all is the need for adventure (on any level) together. There are so many reasons to travel with each other, let’s link up to 3 of your favorite, new or old, posts on our best reasons to travel – with your kids, with...

Apr07

Healthy Travel Snack Ideas

Posted on Apr 7, 2015

No matter how or where you are traveling, snacks are an important thing to pack. What we eat affects us in a big way; who wants to be feeling crappy from that questionable airplane or gas station food on a travel day? Not me! So I find it best to always pack our own travel snacks. Here are a few things that usually travel with us and give us the fuel we need to arrive happy and ready for adventure! Healthy Travel Snack Ideas #1: Fresh...

Apr06

Malibu Beach Etiquette

Posted on Apr 6, 2015

Malibu is home to some of the most amazing beaches in the world. We have sections of sandy beach with crystal clear water, high surf sections, tidal pools and lots of wildlife to observe – there is something for everybody. Here are 9 easy tips to make your Malibu Beach Day awesome and confrontation free. They are also good things to be aware of when visiting any beach! Malibu Beach Etiquette Tip #1: Be Aware of Others! As you are...

Apr03

#FamilyTravelFriday Linky Party #5

Posted on Apr 3, 2015

Hi! Thanks for stopping by for our fifth Linky Party (not sure about a linky party, click here). Food from different places has been on my mind of late and with spring break travelers searching the web to find the best spots at their next destination, I thought it would be a great idea to link up to 3 of your favorite, new or old, posts on the best food you have found when traveling. Whether it is a restaurant, a street food, a...

Apr02

A Linky Party Explained

Posted on Apr 2, 2015

I have discovered another fun way to share and to explore together! Linky parties are also known as link up’s and blog hop parties and are a great way to connect. But what is a Linky Party? A linky party is when a host blog invites other blogs to link their own relevant posts and to share the comment love with other posts. This creates a safe place for people to come explore lots of different ideas on one topic which will generate...

Mar31

The Best Time to go to Fiji

Posted on Mar 31, 2015

Welcome to the second post in my #FijiHappy series! Yes, I am headed to Fiji soon and you get to experience the whole thing with me which will help you plan your trip to Fiji! The first step was checking out the magical resorts who are sponsoring us to go there – Koro Sun Resort, The Intercontinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa and the Matangi Private Island Resort. 3 special places with breathtaking beauty and endless activities for...

Mar29

What to Pack in Your Child’s Carry-On

Posted on Mar 29, 2015

Spring break is nearly here and the time to get packing is now! If your children are over the age of 4, then they are ready for their own carry-on and parents – this is awesome!! The children get to be a little more independent and we have one less thing to carry! It’s a win-win. What Kind of Carry-On Bag Should They Have? For the younger ones I recommend the roller backpacks, here are some on Amazon – Rockland Luggage 19 Inch...

Mar28

Malibu Mama Loves is #FijiHappy!!!

Posted on Mar 28, 2015

Fiji is one of my dream destinations. The crystal clear waters, the calm, happy people, the food, the rainforests, the local markets – it seems like such a peaceful wonderland. Now my dream is becoming a reality and it seems that I will be able to share with you everything you need to know about planning, packing, traveling, exploring, spoiling yourself and even unpacking for a trip to Fiji! Over the next few months we are...