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Fear, Snuba, and a Game of Chicken

Beach· Family Matters· Travel Inspiration

21 Jun

Clinging to the side of the life raft, the two of us bob like a cork surrounded by the teal, Caribbean water. We are both breathing heavy as we contend with the tangles of tubes that seem attracted like magnets to our flippers. A matching grimace crossing our faces as another wave comes crashing across our little vessel, and even…
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What’s In My Suitcase?: How to Pack for a Round the World Trip with Kids

Nuts And Bolts· Prep And Landing· Travel Tips

18 Jun

Today, I am thrilled (and in awe) to have Erin from Travels with Bender share her packing tips. I don't want to steal her thunder, so I'll let her tell her story, but be prepared to be amazed by her packing magic. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ For the last 6 months we have been travelling with 1 check-in suitcase, 3 small carry-ons and…
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Planning a Trip to Colonial Williamsburg: Travel Tips Tuesday

Been There Done That· Travel Tips

17 Jun

Welcome to Travel Tips Tuesday~a weekly linkup where travelers around the world share their best tips for making travel possible! Join us by leaving your link below! Colonial Willamsburg is a living history museum that allows visitors to take a step back in time to the glorious colonial era of America. But before you can successfully take a step back,…
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Conched Out~Meeting and Eating the Conch of the Turks and Caicos

Beach· Been There Done That· Eating Out

17 Jun

~Cracked Conch and Conch Fritters served at Da Conch Shack~ It is like a scene out of Alien, as a slimy mass, all tentacles and eyeballs, extrudes and extends from the hole above. I am not on a movie set or a bad dream, though, but at the Conch Farm in Provodinciales, Turks and Caicos. This is my first live…
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The Color and Culture of the Turks and Caicos

Been There Done That· Travel Inspiration

12 Jun

~My current location and mode of transportation~ Thanks to a perfectly timed (and much needed) invitation from the Ocean Club Resorts, I am spending a week in the paradise known as Provodenciales in the Turks and Caicos. I am much to blissed out by the sheer beauty of this somewhat hidden island to be bothered with details like stringing together…
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