So much to do in St. Lucia in the Caribbean

Looking for a unique vacation experience? Seeking something over the top beautiful, very authentic and very different? In less than 5 hours from New York, you can escape to St. Lucia, a gorgeous island in the southern Caribbean. Traveling from the airport to the hotels can range anywhere from 15 min to 1 ½ hours […]

The Splendor of Madrid and Toledo, Spain

Hola again! We received much positive feedback from our readers on parts 1 & 2 of our Spain family vacation as we visited my son who was studying in Barcelona. So here is hoping you find this part just as inspiring. Off we go to Madrid and Toledo! Madrid Having completed our stay in Seville, […]

Granada and Seville, Spain

Here’s part 2 of our Spain family vacation. Having lived in Spain as a college student and now returning with my family there were certain sites I just had to show them and that I needed to see again for myself. At the top of my list despite the bit of extra travel was the […]

Returning to Barcelona, Spain

A vibrant city along the Mediterranean Sea that will wow and intrigue you: that is Barcelona. Conveniently located along the north eastern coast of Spain very close to France, Barcelona is easy to combine with a multi-city European vacation. But spending only a couple nights here means you will only get a sliver of what […]

All That Barbados Has To Offer You

Why Barbados? With so many Caribbean islands to choose from you might be wondering what this British influenced island has to offer for your honeymoon or vacation getaway. Perhaps feasting in some of the best cuisine in the Caribbean is important to you? If so, it would interest you to know that Barbados is the […]

The Beauty and Adventure of Panama

Did you know? Panama is a lush, beautiful and exhilarating country that has some truly authentic cultural experiences. It also features the 8th Wonder of the World that you will not want to bypass. Not everyone is familiar with this country but they should because it is jam packed with exciting options. English and Spanish […]

Amsterdam – a vacation that has it all

Amsterdam, the capital city of the Netherlands might have a reputation for its wilder side with its legal marijuana and its red light district. But there is so much more to this energetic city and its surrounding areas which make it a fabulous vacation even for families with kids. The Dutch villages and windmills of […]

Carmen’s Top 3 European Destinations

What are the most popular European destinations among families and honeymooners?After reading a compilation of survey results from Brides magazine and Virtuoso our partner in the travel industry, looks like the results just cannot be denied. The top 3 most popular places with Millennials, Gen Xers and Baby Boomers are…drum roll please…. #1 ItalyWith Rome […]

Traveling during hurricane season

Our hearts are with those families who have experienced loss and damage from the recent storms and hurricanes. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family for your time of recovery. I Booked A Vacation During Hurricane Season – Oh No!! With Harvey, Irma and Maria all making the news this year you […]

South Africa – An Incredible Journey

Lions, elephants, penguins, beaches and city nightlife…Oh my! Where else but South Africa allows you to experience them all in one vacation?! There is a reason why this country has been consistently voted as one of the top tourist destinations in the world for honeymoons and family vacations. South Africa is a beautiful country full […]