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3 Tips for Planning a Caribbean Escape That is Perfect for You

Nancy Great US Destinations, Sandals and Beaches Resorts, Vacations Around the World September 18, 2023September 22, 2023all inclusive vacation, best caribbean vacation, caribbean all inclusive, sandals and beaches resorts, travel to caribbean 0 Comment

It sounds like a dream come true – lounging on a beautiful beach next to turquoise seas, sipping a fruity drink with an umbrella in it without a care in the world – when folks think of a vacation in a tropical paradise, chances are at least one of these images come to mind. Especially as we head into the colder winter months, escaping to a sunny Caribbean resort sounds pretty wonderful!

And it can be – as long as your vacation is the right one for you. As with most travel, visiting the Caribbean is not “one size fits all” – and what was perfect for your neighbor’s best friend’s cousin, may or may not be perfect for you. Here are some things you’ll want to keep in mind when planning your perfect Caribbean escape. Read more

Six Caribbean Islands That Have Everything Hawaii Has – Just a Lot Closer

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For many folks, a tropical island vacation means a vacation to the Hawaiian islands, and for good reason. With its one-of-a-kind culture, spectacular beaches, and endless room for adventure, to say nothing of the majestic waterfalls, volcanoes, and rugged mountain landscapes waiting to be explored – the appeal of a vacation to Hawaii is obvious.

Until they look at the flights.

When travelers realize that most flights from the west coast of the U.S. are at least 6 hours – along with the cost of that airfare – for many, that is the end of their dreams of a vacation in paradise.

But it’s not necessary to give up hope of enjoying a tropical vacation on a beautiful island. There are a number of Caribbean islands which match Hawaii in beauty (and some would say even better than what you can experience in the Hawaiian Islands). Best of all, you can generally fly to the Caribbean from the U.S. mainland within a few hours, so you can enjoy that exotic experience without flying halfway around the world. (And the airfare is a lot less expensive too!) Read more

Planning Your Summer Family Vacation

Nancy Aulani a Disney Resort and Spa, Disney Vacation Planning, Great US Destinations, Sandals and Beaches Resorts, Universal Orlando Resort March 1, 2021March 1, 2021best family vacations, best summer vacations, best vacation with kids, bucket list travel, caribbean travel, disney world vacation, family bucket list trips, sandals and beaches resorts, summer travel, travel to hawaii, universal vacation, US national parks, us national parks vacation, where to vacation with family 0 Comment

It’s March, and while it almost doesn’t seem possible, we are coming up on the one-year anniversary of *that week* – when the pandemic became a reality, and our lives changed.

A lot could be written about what a horrible year this past year has been – but you already know all that. You know that you and your family dealt with at-home school in all its stressful variations throughout the year. You’ve had to work from home and help your kids learn – often all at the same time.

And you probably cancelled, or at least changed, your family vacation plans from last year.

I mention all of this, not to dwell on all that we went through over the past year, but to point out one very important thing that I bet you will agree with: Your family has earned a vacation “reward” this summer. As things continue to (hopefully) improve, and vaccinations increase, studies show that optimism about travel this summer is skyrocketing, with many folks realizing that it’s time to make up for last year by making some vacation memories this year.

And not only vacation memories but “bucket list” vacation memories. Read more