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!
Here’s our favorite tips for a successful outing on the Stand Up Paddle Board with your kiddo!
Read MoreStory 🔟: If you’ve been following us for a while you’ve surely heard us rant about our obsession with Lake Tahoe. It used to be our weekend getaway from SF and we spent the 1st month of our ‘around the world’ trip there.
Read MoreAre you looking for the best family hotel in downtown Chicago? We recently spent time at the Loews Hotel and came away with 3 things that will help future travelers! This hotel was such an amazing place to stay for so many reasons, but we've narrowed it down to our top 3 Things to Know about a stay at Loews Chicago. We hope these three tips help you out! Family Aspects, Amenities & Service and Location are what this place is all about!
We recently visited French Polynesia and found the REAL baby shark! Our daughter loved this snorkel trip we did where we swam with sharks, sting rays, eels, TONS of fish and even some MANTA RAYS! Yes!!! Here is a 1 min clip of what you can expect on a snorkel trip in Bora Bora.
One of our favorite ways to explore a new place is by driving through it! So, naturally, in Germany (home of the Autobahn), we had to take a road trip and explore the area!
Read MoreWe recently spent some time on the island of Aitutaki and found it to be heaven on earth. Best beaches and snorkeling we've ever seen. Here is a super short clip of what you can expect on this remote pacific island!
We recently visited Milford Sound, New Zealand with our toddler and decided to do the flight & cruise instead of the VERY long drive from Queenstown. It was pricey, but SO worth it. Here is a 1 min clip of what you can expect. Spoiler alert: It's freakin' gorgeous. And... you might get wet.
Note: Ben wrote a heartfelt letter to Liesel on our flight from Tahiti back to the US. After more than 7 months abroad and 10 months of full-time travel, he was a mixed bag of emotions about where we’d come from, what we’d done, and where we were going next. He wrote this for Liesel so that someday she would be able to read it and understand why we uprooted her stable, predictable life in California.
Read MoreOverwater bungalows. Insanely blue water. Out of my league. The first time we thought of going to Bora Bora, these three things came to mind and made us believe it was totally out of our budget. But, we’ve been here twice and have lots of tips for you to help cut costs!
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