Those of you who have been following my social media and blog know that when it comes to travel, finding somewhere new is top of my list! It’s such a big world with so much to see and do that I try to avoid repeating a destination. I had heard of Cabo, but having alreadyContinue reading “Los Cabos, Mexico 2023”
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Tips for Booking Peak Season Travel
It’s nice to be able to just pick up and go on a vacation at any time, unfortunately for most people though, this is not an option. There’s work, school, sports, the list goes on and on. For many it’s more likely that you’ll end up having to book your travel during a peak travelContinue reading “Tips for Booking Peak Season Travel”
New York City Getaway
Vacations don’t always have to be to some far off exotic place. This summer we decided to take a little road trip and spend a few days in the Big Apple. Having grown up in New York, I’ve visited the city quite a few times. We now live in Massachusetts so my children haven’t hadContinue reading “New York City Getaway”
Turks and Caicos 2022
As I’m sure you’ve seen from my prior posts, we are not the type of people to go on vacation and leave the kids at home. However, our 20th wedding anniversary seemed like a pretty big deal and something worth celebrating child free. So, this year we took off and headed to Turks and CaicosContinue reading “Turks and Caicos 2022”
Travel – The True Test of A Relationship!
Want to really get to know someone? Then go on vacation with them! My husband has always said that experiencing a European vacation when we were dating is what really made him know he wanted to spend the rest of his life with me. When you travel with someone not only do you spend aContinue reading “Travel – The True Test of A Relationship!”
Which Cruise Line is Right For Me?
With so many options out there, choosing which cruise line to book can be an overwhelming task. It’s not as easy as simply picking the “best” cruise line, as the definition of which is the best really depends on what you’re looking for in your cruise. Where you want to go, length of cruise, budget,Continue reading “Which Cruise Line is Right For Me?”
Costa Rica 2022
Our general rule is that we never hit the same destination twice. It’s such a big world with so much to see and do that we’d rather see and experience new places and things. However, Costa Rica is such a big, beautiful country with so much to see and do that it was definitely worthContinue reading “Costa Rica 2022”
Packing Tips and Tricks
When traveling I’m often amazed to see the number of suitcases I see people checking in – sometimes there’s even more bags than travelers! We’re a family of five and we’ve always traveled with two large suitcases, one for the kids and one for my husband and I. We normally travel for eight days butContinue reading “Packing Tips and Tricks”
Our Favorite Souvenirs
When traveling it can be nice to find something to bring home to remember your travels or as a gift for others. However, finding something unique that is also easy to pack, doesn’t take up a lot of space in your home and that you’d actually use can definitely be challenging! We travel a lotContinue reading “Our Favorite Souvenirs”
Carnival Cruise 2021
After coming across a great deal I decided to reach out to my mom who LOVES cruising and do a long overdue mother-daughter trip. We sailed on the Carnival Sunrise cruise out of Miami that made stops at various ports in the Bahamas. Neither of us really knew what to expect from cruising during covidContinue reading “Carnival Cruise 2021”
The Adventures of Driving in Foreign Countries
When we travel we like to get out and explore our destinations. We occasionally take part in group tours or excursions but being a family of five, we’ve found it’s often more affordable and provides us more flexibility to rent a car. For us, a car rental allows us to move at our own paceContinue reading “The Adventures of Driving in Foreign Countries”
Which Caribbean Island Should I Visit?
Consisting of more than 7,000 islands, the Caribbean is home to countless tropical getaways, all with diverse experiences. From pink sand beaches to lush mountain landscapes, all-inclusive resorts to small boutique hotels, the Caribbean has something for every type of traveler. Unfortunately, that means choosing the perfect island destination can be a bit overwhelming! SoContinue reading “Which Caribbean Island Should I Visit?”
Wanderlust
I was fortunate enough to be born to parents who loved to travel. They had both traveled before marriage and continued to do so once they got together. Fortunately, they didn’t let having children stop them! Before I was even a year old I had already traveled to Europe and the Caribbean. We were notContinue reading “Wanderlust”
Norwegian Cruise 2020
Our most recent cruise was aboard the Norwegian Escape, where we ventured to the Western Caribbean on a 7 night cruise. We departed from Miami with an itinerary including stops in Cozumel, Costa Maya, Belize & Honduras. Flying out of New England in February can be risky with snow so, not wanting to risk theContinue reading “Norwegian Cruise 2020”
Why We Always Get Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is a plan you purchase that protects you from certain financial risks and losses that can occur while traveling. These losses can be minor like a delayed suitcase or significant like a last-minute trip cancellation or medical emergency. Travel insurance is an optional add ons to a trip so you may wonder- doContinue reading “Why We Always Get Travel Insurance”
How Early Do I Need to Get to the Airport?
How early do you really need to get to the airport? Nobody wants to be that person sprinting through a terminal hoping to make their flight, but you also don’t want to waste hours unnecessarily sitting around an airport. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) does have general guidance for flights, but in reality, there reallyContinue reading “How Early Do I Need to Get to the Airport?”
Outer Banks, NC 2021
We love international travel, but we also enjoy an occasional road trip to check out a U.S. destination. Most recently, we packed up the family (including the dog) and drove the long 11 hours from Massachusetts to the Outer Banks, North Carolina. It was a fairly easy road trip – especially now that our childrenContinue reading “Outer Banks, NC 2021”
Why Use A Travel Consultant?
You may ask yourself why would I use a travel consultant when I can go on the Internet and book something on my own? I’ve done quite a bit of traveling in my life, and to be honest, yes I have booked many of the trips on my own. However, the research is something IContinue reading “Why Use A Travel Consultant?”
Flying with Children
Nobody wants to be THAT person on the plane with a screaming kid! In my experience a little advance planning and preparation is all you need to feel confident to plan that trip, walk on the plane and be on your way to a wonderful family vacation. We’ve flown at least once a year sinceContinue reading “Flying with Children”
Jamaica 2021
When you love to travel, a pandemic can really put a damper on things! After multiple canceled trips and months of wanderlust we finally took a trip to Jamaica in February. Don’t get me wrong, it was by far the most stressful trip I’ve ever planned. Multiple date, flight and hotel changes; covid tests; documentsContinue reading “Jamaica 2021”
Do What You Love
Welcome to the first blog post for Vacations by Chrissy! We were recently having a discussion with our children about future career choices which made me think about my own. It’s hard to find a job you really love. My first real jobs were to gain experience to eventually get the job I then wantedContinue reading “Do What You Love”
