Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is a Walt Disney World resort inspired by traditional African savanna lodges and brilliantly themed with the adjacent Animal Kingdom theme park. We stayed at the Animal Kingdom Lodge for our first visit to Disney World in May 2017 and thoroughly enjoyed the unique experience at this deluxe resort. About the…
Our Family Holiday in Orlando, Florida
Earlier this month, we took a memorable trip to Orlando, Florida where we visited Magic Kingdom, Epcot and Universal’s Islands of Adventure – and plenty in between! It was wonderful to see Little T enjoying his first Disney experience and it also exceeded our expectations to the point that we’re already speaking about our next…
Our Easter Holiday in Fano, Italy
Over this past Easter holiday, we spent 10 days visiting my husband’s side of the family in Fano, Italy, a charming seaside town on the Adriatic coast in the Marche region of central Italy. Marche – located between Emilia-Romagna to the north and Abruzzo to the south – is renown for its picturesque, hilly countryside and…
The USS Midway Museum, San Diego
During our trip to San Diego last November, we visited the USS Midway Museum located in Downtown at Navy Pier. The USS Midway was one of America’s longest serving aircraft carriers, in service for 47 years from 1945 to 1992, and is now a maritime museum dedicated to carriers and naval aviation, offering a fascinating…
Our City Break in Granada, Spain
Last May, we visited Granada, a wonderful place for a city break located in the vibrant region of Andalusia in southern Spain. The region was under Moorish rule from the 8th to 15th centuries, and Granada is known for its well-preserved examples of architecture dating back to that period – in particular its UNESCO World…
10 Things to Do on Oahu with Kids
Oahu offers a wide range of activities for the whole family to enjoy, from water sports to unique cultural experiences to hiking trails and much more. Along with its stunning coastline and laid-back countryside, there is a lot to explore on Oahu with kids and in this post, I’ll be sharing recommendations for kid-friendly activities…
Review: Moana Surfrider, Waikiki, HI
With its historic charm and excellent oceanfront location, the Moana Surfrider, a Westin Resort and Spa, is one of the most memorable places to stay on Waikiki Beach. We’ve stayed there before years ago and when we chose to return to Oahu on our 10th wedding anniversary, we knew we wanted to be back at…
The New Children’s Museum, San Diego
During our trip to San Diego in November, one of our favorite days out was at The New Children’s Museum, an interactive museum in Downtown offering immersive art activities and interactive art installations. There are so many great opportunities for fun, creativity and art that Little T, at 3 years old, easily spent over four…
Magical Dinner for Two at Tirtha Dining, Bali
In honor of Valentine’s Day, I’m sharing one of our most memorable travel experiences: an intimate sunset dinner for two at Tirtha Dining, Uluwatu, Bali. It was an experience we won’t soon forget, having a table on a glass stage perched on a cliff, with a view overlooking the Indian Ocean and the place practically…
Our Family Holiday in San Diego, CA
In early November, Little T and I spent over a week in my hometown, sunny San Diego, California. San Diego is one of the most family friendly cities in the States and has so much to offer, with 70 miles of coastline, mild weather year round, hiking trails and scenic parks and loads of museums and…