Family

Traveling with my little girl has been a challenge, but also so rewarding. Getting to see the world through her eyes has shifted how I see the world and where I want to take her!

In my family posts, I hope to share some tips on how to make traveling with kids easier and to highlight some of my favorite family friendly destinations, hotels and gear!

‘It takes a village’ and I know we all need all the support we can get!

How to take an Actual Beach Vacation with Kids: Nayarit, Mexico

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Traveling with kids is never that easy. However, after many trips with our first born, we have an adaptable 4.5 year old who is a breeze to take on vacation, like that on Cape Town Tourism! But wait, it doesn't end there. We also have her little brother;…

12 Indoor Activities to Entertain Toddlers During Coronavirus

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Now that Coronavirus is fully upon on us, we need to rethink a lot of things. I realize that there are a lot of lists out there and recommendations on what to buy, eat, and do to stay safe during this unprecedented time. This is not one of them.  This…

Santa Monica's Best Hotel: A Hidden Gem

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Being a local resident in one of the most famous beach towns in the world is quite a special position. I know a LOT about Santa Monica and have a lot of advice and recommendations for those coming to visit. I have been on almost every street in Santa…

Oahu Travel with Toddlers: Our Favorites as a Family

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At this point, our 14 month old has 15 flights and 15 hotels/rental houses under her tiny belt. I wouldn't say it has gotten easier, but we all have learned --often the hard way-- how to travel together, better. The most important lesson that we learned…

Your Summer Guide to Santa Monica with Little Kids

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Santa Monica is one of America’s most famous beach towns and as you can imagine, summer brings an influx of traveling families from far and wide. As a local and a mom, I spend (almost) every single day here in the summer, figuring out a fun, nearby…

Luxury Getaway for Families in Los Cabos, Mexico [VIDEO]

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I can't say enough about this resort. The Montage Los Cabos is the ultimate luxurious getaway for families. A sandy beach, plethora of pools and mouthwatering dining-- the new Montage Los Cabos is luxury family travel at its FINEST. On my first trip…

Flying with a Toddler: 15 Tips for Airplane Travel with Baby

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Flying is not always easy as an adult. There are constant delays, airport traffic, annoying seatmates, shrinking legroom and an overall lack of gates available (am I right?!).  All that aside, flying as an adult WITHOUT a baby is pretty much...…