Get inspired. The Ritz-Carlton at Amelia Island Find yourself on Amelia Island, Florida – where Southern charm meets the sea and live oaks meet white sandy beaches. Southern hospitality at its finest is on display here at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. One of the most popular beach destinations on the East Coast, this luxurious barrier […]

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14 Of Our Favorite Southeast Resorts + Hotels

This packing list will help to ensure you will have everything you need for your trip to Alaska. Plan your travel wardrobe around informal and comfortable clothing; even at mealtimes, the dress is casual. The weather in Alaska is quite variable so clothing that can be layered is ideal. Of special note is to make […]

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Alaska Packing List

Rates, availability, and fares. Oh my! The comments are flying in about all of the “deals” we should be able to find on travel in the post-COVID-19 world. Makes sense, right? After all, hotels have been completely shut down for weeks. Airlines have planes literally parked on runways. And travel companies have lost money due […]

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Travel in the post-COVID world.

I’m a foster mom. Hi, I’m Erica. My husband and I got married when we were 34. We tried to have babies, but it just didn’t work. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Early in our marriage, we were at church and Preacher Andy Stanley was delivering a message about New Year’s resolutions. He challenged us to have a resolution […]

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Behind the Box

Traveling can be overwhelming. These mobile apps will make life easier before and during your trip:  #1. TripIt – All of your travel information at your fingertips, anytime you need it. Whether it’s a business trip, a family vacation or a quick weekend away, TripIt will organize all your information in seconds. Simply forward your […]

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11 Mobile Apps That Make Traveling Easier (and Safer)

Your once-in-a-lifetime trip is so close! And now, as concerns about the spread of the Coronavirus COVID-19 increases, you have some questions and doubts about whether that dream vacation will actually come true.  We’re here to tell you that, yes, it will. You’ve earned it. You’ve daydreamed about it. For some of you, you’ve even […]

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Later Is Better Than Never

You may think I’m about to talk about an amazing South African safari with amazing elephants lurking around. I wish. No, the elephant in the room I’m about to talk about is a coronavirus.  Let’s start with: What is a coronavirus?  Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that may cause illness in animals or […]

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Is That an Elephant in the Room?

Ah, Paris, the city of love. The architecture, sidewalk cafes, fresh flower stands, croque monsieur….what’s not to love? We love Paris! But how can we make Paris love us back? Here are a few tips:  When you enter and exit an establishment, greet the waitstaff, store clerk, or bartender. As Americans, we tend to lead […]

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How to not be a jerk in Paris

Heading to Europe? First of all, we’re jealous! Secondly, we want to help you prepare and pack correctly. We are BIG fans of travel cubes. If you haven’t tried them yet, now’s your chance! Here are some must haves:  Passport (be sure it won’t expire within 6 months of your travel date) Credit card (alert […]

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Packing List: Europe

What does the movie Dirty Dancing and family travel have in common? Nobody should put Baby in the corner.   Packing up the babies and kiddos for a vacation takes a bit more strategy and planning. But, the memories you’ll create are worth it! Before you set out on your journey, here are some travel packing […]

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Nobody puts Baby in the corner

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