Remember my Summer Bucket List? I thought I'd check in and let you know how its going. 1. Major beach/pool time The kids spent a month in Nassau with my parents this summer and went swimming and snorkeling regularly. On our Hilton Head Island Vacation (more in this later), we swam in a very gray… Continue reading Summer Bucket List 2019 – Update
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Last Saturday, Stinky and I had the pleasure of visiting Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in Disney's Hollywood Studios on opening weekend. It was the most epic Mommy/Son date ever!!! Nestled in a secluded area, Disney created a galaxy far, far away with new, immersive experiences. While there, travelers sincerely feel like they've been transported to… Continue reading Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Dorian… and How You Can Help!
No doubt you've seen the destruction Hurricane Dorian inflicted upon the northern Bahamas. For days, we watched him crawl over the Abacos then stall over Grand Bahama. Growing up in Nassau, hurricanes meant days of preparation for a few hours of really bad weather. Now, they are catastrophic events with far-reaching consequences. The following images… Continue reading Dorian… and How You Can Help!
4th July Weekend on Hilton Head Island
With our mini-renovation in full swing, we decided to take a short break over the holiday weekend to visit Hilton Head, SC. We choose this location because we wanted a beach trip somewhere we'd not visited before. It was a bit of a drive, but we made it in time to enjoy the fireworks show… Continue reading 4th July Weekend on Hilton Head Island
Weekend in Boston Day 3
We woke up on our last day determined to squeeze in as much as possible. We didn't get far before we hit a literal road block. There was a stunt crew from the movie Free Guy filming and had temporarily blocked the streets. Unfortunately we didn't get to see Ryan Reynolds but enjoyed watching for… Continue reading Weekend in Boston Day 3
Weekend in Boston Day 2
After a well deserved rest, we started the morning with continental breakfast at our hotel. Then started walking in the direction of the Boston Public Library, knowing we'd make multiple stops along the way. I was so pleased we walked by the Steaming Kettle in front of Starbucks, which has been operational since 1875! We… Continue reading Weekend in Boston Day 2
Weekend in Boston Day 1
With the kids in Nassau, the DH and I slipped away to Boston for a long weekend. We were craving a little history mixed in with an adventure in a big city. Boston fit the bill. Hilton Boston Downtown/Faneuil Hall We flew in very early Friday morning and headed to our hotel - Hilton Boston… Continue reading Weekend in Boston Day 1
Clifton Heritage National Park, New Providence, Bahamas
It's become a tradition that the kids spend the first four weeks of summer with my parents and brother in Nassau. It's a win all around. Stinky and Blinky get extra special bonding time with my family, it's a fully immersive experience in my culture, and the DH and I get to reconnect as a… Continue reading Clifton Heritage National Park, New Providence, Bahamas
Summer Bucket List 2019
I can hardly believe it's already summer! We spent Memorial Day Weekend in Nassau with the grandparents - more on that later. And in eight short weeks, it will be back to the daily grind of the work/school cycle. To ensure we make the most of this time, I created a family bucket list. Drum… Continue reading Summer Bucket List 2019
Five Takeaways from a Disney Cruise
The Disney Dream docked in Castaway Cay Today I want to share a few things with you after cruising with Disney. They are insights from an agent and vacationer point of view. The attention to detail is nothing less than stellar. From the shortest boarding times I’ve ever seen to exquisite decor and excellent customer… Continue reading Five Takeaways from a Disney Cruise
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