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    Seeing Bangkok as a Family

    01/27 /No Comments

    Bangkok might be a favorite of backpackers, but it’s also a fantastic place to visit for families. There’s a lot of family fun to be had in Thailand’s capital, whether you’re visiting with younger kids or trying to keep your teenagers entertained. In fact, there’s so much to do in Bangkok that you might struggle to decide what to do first. Fortunately, there’s something for everyone, so you can find things to see and do that your whole family will love. You can do everything from learning about the history of the city to seeking out the best food and drink or visiting the biggest family-friendly attractions in and around…

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    How To Plan The Perfect Road Trip In 2022

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    The travel bug has definitely hit me again and with the current world events a road trip is a perfect way to explore and get away! To help you plan the perfect 2022 road trip here are a few tips and tricks.   Unsplash   Research your destinations   The first step to planning a road trip is to research a few different destinations, there are plenty of beautiful places to take a road trip. Some of the best places to take a road-trip with long stretches of road in the USA include Pacific Coast Highway, The Blue Ridge Parkway which runs for 469 miles through Virginia and North Carolina,…

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    Australian Vacation Planning: Mistakes To Avoid

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    Mistakes To Avoid When Planning An Australian Vacation   Image Credit: GoodGuyPaul from Pixabay.   Everybody likes going on vacation. It’s a time to sit back, relax, and enjoy yourself. That doesn’t mean that planning one is easy and stress-free. That’s especially true if you’re planning an Australian vacation. You’ll want to make sure that you enjoy yourself, but you could make mistakes when booking. Many of these mistakes are relatively common. That makes them quite easy to avoid, as long as you know what they are. Keep them in mind before you go on an Australian vacation. Doing so could avoid a lot of stress and hassle once you’re…

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    Different Ways To Explore The Outdoors

    11/04 /1 Comment

    As most of you know we are a huge outdoors family! I can’t stand to be cooped up inside and love nature! We do everything from hiking, biking, camping and climbing and here are a few ideas for you to get outside! “Some of the links below are affiliate links. At no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.” The outdoors are a great place to explore, and there are many different ways that one can do so. This blog post will take a look at the different types of outdoor exploration that people can partake in. It will also…

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    Naples Florida, The Perfect Couples Getaway

    10/18 /4 Comments

    We recently visited Naples for a very short weekend for my birthday. While it was not what I was expecting, I did enjoy the area and the food!After a super short flight from ATL we reached our destination RSW airport. As far as airports go this is one of my favorites! It is easy to get in and out of and the car rentals are on site. It took us about 35 minutes to get to our resort and from there the relaxation was on! We stayed at the Bellasera Resort. The lobby is beautiful and the pools are nice, but I am not sure I would consider this a…

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    Vacation Planning North Carolina!

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      I wanted to post this last week as a closer of our Summer Series, but life happens right? I have thoroughly enjoyed working with everyone so much over the summer and learning about different States and the Must Do’s! Thank you to everyone that contributed and I hope y’all have found inspiration for your next adventure! So as an end to the series I am doing North Carolina! A little more about me: I was born in Texas and lived in Florida for a short time then moved to North Carolina when I was 9 or so. While I am not a Born I am a Raised Carolina Girl…

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    Hilton Head Island! Our Go To Beach!

    08/12 /8 Comments

    Hilton Head Island is quickly becoming our go to beach. The drive is under five hours from the Atlanta area and our four year old does well. Of course we still get “Are we there yet?” but that is any trip over thirty minutes. The beaches are amazing, the food spectacular and the island offers several shopping and other activities to keep you busy. This is our second time going to HHI and we stayed in the Coligny Area.   “The Mama Life is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.”   We rented a one bedroom condo through VRBO this trip…

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    How We Went To Disney World & Other Activities In Orlando For Under $1,000!

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    Okay I know that doesn’t sound like a big deal but if you have ever gone on a magical Disney vacation you know that it adds up quickly! The tickets alone for a family of 3 one day with no hopper will cost you around $400! So how did we do 4 days of travel, 1 day at Disney, 1 day at Sea World and Breakfast with Goofy and Friends for under $1,000? Points! I knew we were planning ahead of time and started saving every point possible. I have Expedia and am a Gold Member so I was diligent in booking all my travel (corporate) through them to rack…

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    Cabo is hands down on my Top 5 destinations! From all inclusive resorts that offer the very best in relaxation to cruising on the Sea of Cortez while sipping tequila, Cabo is a tough one to beat!   Where to stay! Pueblo Bonito Pacifica is absolutely amazing! It is an adults only all inclusive resort and so incredibly romantic. The rooms and view of the ocean is amazing! The food and drinks are phenomenal! If you are traveling with kids their sister property Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach is a perfect option. Pueblo Bonito Pacifica is a Golf & Spa Resort and is considered to be the world’s most romantic resort!…

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    Savannah Bucket List & Why You Should Add It To Your List!

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    I now have a new Top 5 towns that I love, Savannah! We only spent a day and a half but it was amazing! My first major was Marine Biology but History was also a love and history was what we were immersed in this trip. We stayed at a quaint Inn and while it wasn’t the perfect stay, it was beautiful. So why should you add Savannah to your bucket list? Savannah’s Squares! There are 22 total and all are unique and tell a story. They are like small parks that stay green year round. We walked 19 of the 22 and wow we were tired! You will see…

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