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    Key West with a Kid: What We Loved, What We’d Skip, and What I’d Do Differently Next Time

    03/23 /No Comments

    If you’ve been following along, you know we had to pivot our spring break plans this year. What started as one trip turned into Key West, Florida, and honestly, it ended up being one of those trips you don’t forget. Not perfect. Not cheap. But full of memories. And isn’t that kind of the goal? key west with a kid Day 1: Late Arrival and a Slow Start We got in late Friday and kept it simple. Dinner at our resort, Margaritaville Beach House Key West, and I will say this, the food was surprisingly good. After a travel day, that is all you really need. We spent a little…

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    Beaches Close To Atlanta That You Can Drive To!

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    Our family is definitely more beach life than snow and ski these days, and we’re always looking for great beaches within a six-hour drive from Atlanta. Hilton Head has become our go-to spot—its convenience is hard to beat! We spent Memorial Day weekend there and have some updates from our last visit, along with details on other nearby beaches worth checking out. Best Beaches Close to Atlanta If you’re looking for a beach you can actually drive to from Atlanta, you have more options than you might think. Tybee Island, Hilton Head, Jekyll Island, St. Simons, Destin, 30A and several South Carolina beaches are all within about six hours. For…

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    Do You Know What The Family Is Going To Be Doing Next Summer?

    07/28 /No Comments

    Unfortunately, summer is nearly over and it’s time to start thinking about fall and winter. However, it doesn’t mean that you can’t start planning your next summer vacation just yet. As a parent, you have a lot more on your plate when you’re planning a vacation for your family, so planning this far in advance makes sense. Not only that, but booking something now will allow you to save enough money for your vacation while also giving you and your family something to look forward to. If you’re going with the whole family, you might want to start looking at vacation rentals rather than at a hotel, too. Having everyone…

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