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Planning Our Spain Trip

It feels like we just got back from Ireland, and now, we’re trying to finalize plans for our trip to Spain next month! It’s going to be just the three of us - this kiddo is putting his passport to good use - so no built-in babysitters this time. That being said, I think we’ve learned a lot about what it means to travel with a toddler - including what to pack! For Spain, here’s what we have locked in...

Family Vacation: Our 9-Day Ireland Itinerary

We booked the flight tickets to Ireland last year, and despite putting together (refundable) plans, I wasn’t entirely sure we’d get to go. Despite running into some hiccups with our original hotel reservation, we made it happen. We packed up our things, grabbed the passports, and headed out. After some flight delays and a mad dash to the second leg of our flight, we made it to DUB early in the morning, ready to take on the day...

Tips for Embarkation Day

For all our non-cruisers, embarkation day refers to the day you get on the ship. Its usually an equally exciting and hectic day. Between traveling to the cruise terminal, check-in, boarding, and waiting to get into your room, it can be A LOT if you don’t know what to expect.

Must Visit: Kinsale, Ireland

We had the most wonderful time in Ireland! While we had several stops in our trip - Dublin, Rosscarbery, Cork, etc. - the one that stood out the most was Kinsale. A little town right on the coast of the “Wild Atlantic Way,” we included Kinsale in our trip planning because it had come so highly recommended by my friend Clo, who lives in Cork. We trusted her judgment, and ended up booking two nights there. It wasn’t enough! Here’s what you’ll love about Kinsale...

Should You Buy a Cruise Drink Package?

Doesn’t every good vacation involve overindulgence in yummy drinks?! Especially when I am on a cruise, I need to order all the Margaritas and Strawberry Daiquiris my stomach can handle. Nothing to me screams vacation more than sipping on a frozen drink on the side of the beach or pool. So it comes as no surprise that one of the most popular extras purchased when taking a cruise is the infamous drink package. But is it worth it?

Toddler Travel Packing List: Ireland Edition

ing home - which leaves us with the last big hurdle: packing. Historically, I would put a few outfits in my AWAY bag, throw on my coat (I’m not wasting suitcase space on it)n and hit the road, but now that we have a toddler in tow, we have to be much more intentional with our packing. After doing a ton of research, here are the toddler-specific items we’re bringing along...