Money for travel is hidden in all sorts of strange places. It turns out, there’s even travel loot sitting on top of your head! Did you know that our recent Puerto Rico trip was funded by my decision to stop dyeing my hair? Calculate it like this: Hair coloring can cost between $80 and $200… [Read More]
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How to Travel With a Baby: 11 Tips to Make it Easy!
People keep asking, “What tips do you have for travel with a baby?” ever since we got back from our Puerto Rico adventure and a subsequent two-week U.S. road trip. I’d been replying with long emails and extended phone conversations, when it suddenly occurred to me: Why not compile all the advice into one super-useful… [Read More]
A Comfortable Place to Stay in Luquillo, Puerto Rico
There’s a major downside to staying at a place with “Sunrise” in the name: You’re kind of peer pressured into waking up at the crack of dawn to see what all the hype is about! When we checked in to Luquillo Sunrise Beach Inn (click for availability and rates) during the last leg of our… [Read More]
Where to Stay in San Juan, Puerto Rico with Kids or Baby
“Is vacation with a baby just like being at home, but harder?” a fellow new mother asked me this week. “No!” I responded with passion. “It’s still vacation, just different! With a little planning and some wise choices, I promise you will be able to achieve relaxation and fun.” The key to actually feeling like… [Read More]
Beach Rental Tips, and the Best Part of Puerto Rico
Before traveling to Puerto Rico, I spent a lot of Google-icious hours trying to determine the most perfect part of the island for our young family. After our two week trip, I now have our answer: we liked the West Coast of Puerto Rico best of all! The West Coast of Puerto Rico has a… [Read More]
Is it Safe to Visit El Yunque Rainforest, PR, with a Baby?
This is the article I wish I’d found before my husband, baby, and I traveled to Puerto Rico last month. In the weeks before our trip, I agonized: “Will El Yunque be safe for our cute little son?” The park is famous for being the only tropical rainforest in the United States National Forest System,… [Read More]
