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We’re back! While we were away, we had an opportunity to take a road trip through Spain and Portugal. Wih so many places and things to discuss, we’re going to break this trip into two episodes with this episode focused on our adventures in Spain.

This trip took us into Madrid, the capital of Spain, where we rented a car and started exploring! With luggage in hand, we packed our car and drove all over exploring Madrid, Toledo, Granada, Cordoba, Seville and Cadiz! Through it all we break it all down and give some tips and tricks we learned along the way to help you navigate your own adventures in Spain. Enjoy!

This episode centers on a topic we hope you will enjoy and find useful; cruising to the ABC Islands! It took us a while to overcome some of our hesitations and start entertaining the notion of taking a cruise. But once we did, we dove right in and chose to set sail with Royal Caribbean. Royal Caribbean offers a wide variety of destinations but more importantly has great accommodations for passengers of all ages. As such, it is a great cruise line to select if you wish to venture to the ABC Islands.

In this episode, we provide an overview of all the pros and cons of cruising plus our recommendations for getting the most of your time both on and off the ship. As an added bonus, we share information about the excursions we took in Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao and St. Maarten in the hopes it gives you some insights into what to expect and how to plan for an amazing experience in the ABC Islands. Of course, be sure to check all our exciting images as well as additional travel ideas found on our Destinations and ABC Islands pages. Enjoy!

After a few weeks of rest, we are back this week with a topic we hope you will enjoy and find useful; cruising! It took us a while to overcome some of our hesitations and start entertaining the notion of taking a cruise. But once we did, we dove right in and chose to set sail with Royal Caribbean.

Royal Caribbean offers a wide variety of destinations but more importantly has great accommodations for passengers of all ages. As such, we’ve set sail on about four cruises with Royal Caribbean thus far, most recently to the ABC Islands. In this episode, we provide an overview of all the pros and cons of cruising plus our recommendations for getting the most of your time both on and off the ship. As an added bonus, we share our experiences of excursions we took in Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao and St. Maarten in the hopes it gives you some insights into what to expect and how to plan for an amazing experience in the ABC Islands. Enjoy!

In this episode, we head back to the Caribbean and explore the beautiful Beaches Resort on Turks and Caicos. The Turks and Caicos Islands consist of more than 40 islands and cays located east of Cuba and north of Haiti and the Dominican Republic in the Atlantic Ocean.

A British Overseas Territory, Turks and Caicos’ main industry is tourism and for good reason; it is home to some of the best beaches in the world along with luxury resorts, shops and restaurants.  If tropical beach fun and all-inclusive amenities are top on your list of must haves for family vacations – including all-you-can-eat scuba diving – we highly recommend checking out Beaches Resort in Turks and Caicos. And we break it all down for you in this episode from how to get there to what extra to plan for and all points in between. The islands are calling and Turks is your answer! Be sure to check out some of our pics on the Destination page as well. Enjoy!

In this episode, we head back to the Caribbean and explore the beautiful Beaches Resort on Turks and Caicos. The Turks and Caicos Islands consist of more than 40 islands and cays located east of Cuba and north of Haiti and the Dominican Republic in the Atlantic Ocean.

A British Overseas Territory, Turks and Caicos’ main industry is tourism and for good reason; it is home to some of the best beaches in the world along with luxury resorts, shops and restaurants.  If tropical beach fun and all-inclusive amenities are top on your list of must haves for family vacations – including all-you-can-eat scuba diving – we highly recommend checking out Beaches in Turks and Caicos. And we break it all down for you in this episode from how to get there to what extra to plan for and all points in between. The islands are calling and Turks is your answer! Enjoy!

In this weeks podcast, we round out our discussion of the Hawaiian Islands with a quick overview of our top picks for Kauai. Also known as the Garden Isle, Kauai is the oldest and northern-most of the Hawaiian islands and has had more time exposed to the elements to develop lush green tropical landscapes that are sure to inspire any visitor to explore further!

From the rugged Waimea Canyon to the inviting waters of the Poipu or Princeville, Kauai has tons to offer. It’s laid-back atmosphere is perfect for a relaxing family get away or for couples to reconnect. In this episode, we explore some of our favorite spots – from beaches to hotels – for making the most of this beautiful island. Aloha and enjoy!

In this episode, we round out our exploration of the Hawaiian Islands with our top picks for Kauai. Also known as the Garden Isle, Kauai is the oldest and northern-most of the Hawaiian islands and has had more time exposed to the elements to develop lush green tropical landscapes that are sure to inspire any visitor to explore further!

From the rugged Waimea Canyon to the inviting waters of the Poipu or Princeville, Kauai has tons to offer. It’s laid-back atmosphere is perfect for a relaxing family get away or for couples to reconnect. In this episode, we explore some of our favorite spots – from beaches to hotels – for making the most of this beautiful island. Words don't really do Kauai justice, so please be sure to check out our pics on the Destinations page. Aloha and enjoy!

This episode continues our adventures in Hawaii with a focus on the island of Hawaii, otherwise known as the Big Island. Hawaii – or the Big Island – is the largest and southern-most of the Hawaiian Islands, one of the largest islands of the United States and it is still growing!

Visitors to the Hawaiian Islands tend to venture out from Oahu to Maui or Kauai as those islands are more populated, have more amenities and are lush with vegetation. The Big Island is full of lava flows and has active volcanoes giving it a much more diverse and somewhat younger landscape than the other islands. Don’t let that deter you from visiting the island – in fact there is so much diversity on the Big Island, we’re sure you’ll return again and again like we do to explore all it has to offer. If rustic adventures or ocean activities are on your list of things to do on vacation, the Big Island is a perfect destination and we break it all down here – from where to stay to what to do and all points in between. Be sure to check out some of our pictures on the Destinations page too. Aloha!

Oahu, also known as “The Gathering Place,” is the most populous of the Hawaiian Islands and full of amazing places to explore. As a destination, Oahu has it all; beaches, marine life, lush tropical mountains, rugged country side, vibrant city life and so much more. The third largest of the Hawaiian Islands, Oahu is home to Waikiki, Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay and the Polynesian Cultural Center to name a few – attractions that are sure to satisfy any discerning tastes. On top of it all, there are some amazing accommodations to suite about any budget. With so many choices, it’s hard to know where to start.

In this episode, we break all down and share our experiences exploring Oahu, providing guidance for accommodations, restaurants, tourist spots and more. If Oahu is on your destination list, check out this episode to get some great tips on where to stay and what to do to maximize your time in the islands of Aloha. Be sure to check out more of the island on our Destinations and Hawaii pages. Enjoy!

Oahu, also known as “The Gathering Place,” is the most populous of the Hawaiian Islands and full of amazing places to explore. As a destination, Oahu has it all; beaches, marine life, lush tropical mountains, rugged country side, vibrant city life and so much more. The third largest of the Hawaiian Islands, Oahu is home to Waikiki, Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay and the Polynesian Cultural Center to name a few – attractions that are sure to satisfy any discerning tastes. On top of it all, there are some amazing accommodations to suite about any budget. With so many choices, it’s hard to know where to start.

In this episode, we break all down and share our experiences exploring Oahu, providing guidance for accommodations, restaurants, tourist spots and more. If Oahu is on your destination list, check out this episode to get some great tips on where to stay and what to do to maximize your time in the islands of Aloha. Enjoy!