How do you get from Boracay to nearby Carabao Island? There are a couple options. You can charter a private boat, which is really expensive by Philippine standards. Or, if you're traveling on a budget like us, you take the public boat with the locals. This video shows what you can expect. HINT: Prepare for a memorable adventure!
Welcome to our Family Travel Guide to the Philippines! This island nation is full of friendly faces and beautiful places. We hope you save our guide and refer back to it often as you plan your family vacation to the Philippines!
Read MoreAre you visiting Mactan, Cebu and looking get out on the water? We recently stayed on Mactan for 4 nights at the end of our time in the Philippines and took a day trip with Fun & Sun Dive Shop, based in Mactan. It was a great day of island hopping to 4 different snorkel areas as well as an island we could explore for a bit. They also cooked an AMAZING barbecue lunch right on board! We brought our 3 year old daughter with us snorkeling and she had a blast. Ask us anything in the comment section and give us a subscribe for lots more travel experience videos like this!
Welcome to Palawan! We traveled all the way here and purposely didn't visit El Nido. Why? We've heard less than stellar reports on El Nido (crowded, underwhelming, etc). So we visited Puerta Princesa and Port Barton instead. Here are our 3 Things to Know about this other side of Palawan.
Don’t forget to read our full blog on our wonderful stay at Astoria Palawan!
If you are looking for a family friendly spot in the Philippines, you will want to read this review and learn all about the Astoria Palawan!
Read MoreAre you looking for a luxury experience in Bali? Samabe Bali is located in Nusa Dua, Bali and is beyond amazing. It's perched on a cliff overlooking the ocean and they certainly know how to treat their guests. Click the video below for our 3 Things to Know about this resort!
Don’t forget to read our full blog on our wonderful stay at Samabe!
If you are looking for incredible beach views, gorgeous property and a luxury location in Nusa Dua, be sure to check out Samabe Bali Suites & Vilas. This resort is built into a cliff on the most private part of Nusa Dua and is perfect for both honeymooners and families. It’s the perfect place to peacefully enjoy nature and escape the city noise that’s so common in the rest of Bali!
Read MoreWHAT DOES FAMILY FRIENDLY MEAN?
This is our 2nd stint at Grand Mirage Bali and we don’t do repeats unless they really impress us. We knew how excited Liesel would be to be back here playing in the kids club, hanging out in her princess room and raging down the waterslides. But, what about us adults? Well, we chose the all-inclusive option, opted for inexpensive kids club babysitting one afternoon and enjoyed their brand new infinity pool overlooking the beach and Nusa Penida island in the distance.
So, that. All of THAT is what makes a hotel family friendly! Check our the video below and read our full blog on our wonderful stay with Grand Mirage Bali!
Are you traveling to Bali with kids? Grand Mirage Bali is our favorite all-inclusive resort in Bali. With kid-friendly amenities around every corner, it’s a great spot for families! And if you’re worried about your budget, this is a great spot! Base packages are a great value and add-ons (like the all-inclusive options) are reasonably priced as well!
Read MoreJust do it. If you are traveling all the way to Bali, you would be seriously missing out if you didn’t plan at least a few days in this area of the island ⛰
Why?
It’s CALM: Compared to it’s busy neighbors to the south (cough, Kuta, cough), Northern Bali is serene and quiet.
It’s BEAUTIFUL: We can never decide if we’re mountain or beach people, and being up here gives us some mountain time. Except, these are tropical mountains and instead of skiing, there’s plenty of waterfall chasing to be had (Aling Aling is our fave) .
It’s ADVENTUROUS: It will get you just far enough out of our comfort zone: The vibe up here is so different than southern Bali. There aren’t warungs and sarong shops on every corner, but there is so much natural beauty up here to explore that it leaves you with a sense of “yes! I can do this” and that’s why we travel in the first place.
Check out our video below, and if you’re planning a trip to Bali, make sure you check out our other Bali posts for all the insider information you need!
Does it get any more kid-friendly than this? The Novotel Phuket Surin Beach Resort has created a hot spot for families looking to enjoy a holiday in Phuket, Thailand. It starts with their Siam Adventure Club, but goes far, far beyond that. Whether your kids are 2 or 12, or even 22, your family will be entertained to the max at the Novotel Surin.
Be sure to check out our BLOG for even more info about this great property! And if you’re planning a visit to Thailand, click here to get all our insider information and plan your perfect family visit!
Did we stumble across the “disney” of Phuket? Not quite, but Novotel Surin keeps the family-friendly fun going all day, every day with incredible activities, pools and more! If you are planning a trip to Thailand with kids, the Novotel Surin should be at the top of your list!
Read MoreWe have spent a total of 5 weeks in Koh Lanta and are sharing what a day in Lanta is like…Empty beaches, chill vibes, kind people and family friendly. Koh Lanta is perfect for all the right reasons. It's family friendly, but not overrun with kids. It's back-packer friendly, but you can still find lovely accommodations, but most of all, it's got all the beauty of other more crowded Thai islands (like Phi Phi), but with a fraction of the people and WAY more beaches
Have you dreamt of a trip to Thailand with your family but quickly grown overwhelmed by the number of options? Swissotel Phuket Patong Beach offers it all with an incredible location and amazing family-friendly amenities in the heart of Patong Beach. It’s the perfect place to start your adventure through Thailand.
Our visit to Swissotel marked our third trip to Thailand and also our THIRD visit to Phuket! So why do we coming back to the same spot? Not only is the island centrally located and easy to get to, it also has the best weather from October - April, which makes it the perfect winter escape from the US. The first time we visited was pre-kids and we chose to stay here in party-centric Patong beach. It was perfect for playing on the beach all day, and bar-hopping down Bangla road all night (or until I fell asleep around 10 pm, which was almost always the case!) . Below is our VLOG and click HERE to read our full blog on the family friendly aspects of Swissotel Phuket Patong Beach.
If you’ve considered visiting Phuket, Thailand, you have likely heard of Patong beach. While Patong has a reputation of being popular with young, single backpackers, there is also a family-friendly side. Swissotel Patong offers family-friendly amenities and excellent service that will make Patong Beach your go-to family vacation destination!
Read MoreLooking for a family friendly, stylish hotel in Taipei? Look no further than the Kimpton Da An Hotel in Taipei, Taiwan. It’s Asia’s first Kimpton Hotel and we review the hotel, the neighborhood and best things to do nearby!
Read MoreLooking for a family friendly, boutique hotel in Sun Moon Lake? Fleur de Chine is a great family-friendly option in Taiwan! It has hot springs and an indoor water park for kids!
Read MoreDo you love lakes and mountains? Our second stop in Taiwan was the incredibly picturesque and tranquil Sun Moon Lake. Sun Moon lake is in the foothills of Taiwan's central mountain range and considered an “alpine lake”. Fun fact, this alpine lake has palm trees and lush green mountains surrounding it! It’s a little different than the pine trees and snowy mountains we’re use to at other alpine lakes we’ve visited. But either way, lakes nestled into mountains are kind of our favorite thing, so we knew we'd love Sun Moon Lake. Read our full blog here, or click the video to watch our vlog!
