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First Family Vacation to “One Happy Island”

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As I mentioned in my previous post, we wanted to take baby on his first vacation to some place that was child-friendly and not too long of a flight.

Since we were paying with American Airline miles, it had to be one of their destinations, fortunately AA is the largest airline so the options were basically endless. I ended up narrowing down our options to Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao, aka the ABC Islands. When it came down to it and after reading countless reviews, while Aruba is the most touristy of the bunch, they had the best and most affordable AirBnB options.

Traveling with a baby definitely adds a new element to finding the right accommodations. We knew we wanted a nice and quiet place, with a full kitchen, a pool, and easy access to the beach, Continue reading “First Family Vacation to “One Happy Island”” →

Who Says You Can’t Travel With a Baby?

On By RaShondaIn family travel, travel tips1 Comment

FullSizeRenderThere are a number of mommy bloggers and Instagrammers who make traveling with babies and children look so easy. They are truly my inspiration and serve as a constant reminder that having a baby shouldn’t put an end to exploring the world.

As soon as I had baby’s birth certificate in hand, I submitted his US Passport application and it arrived less than 3 weeks later, via routine delivery. Literally the day it arrived, I completed the online Global Entry application and scheduled the interview for less than a week later. In case you’re wondering, yes babies still have to complete the “interview process” and take a photo for the Global Entry card even when they’re asleep. LOL. Continue reading “Who Says You Can’t Travel With a Baby?” →