Category Archives: Travel Review

Family Vacation in Bad Ragaz Switzerland Travel Review

Bad Ragaz

Bad Ragaz, Switzerland is the perfect spot to start a family European vacation. One thing we have found traveling with kids in Europe, is planning to stay in a low key location for the first few days is important. It’s a great way to just to get relaxed

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Latam VIP Priority Pass Lounge at MIA Terminal J Review

Latam VIP Lounge MIA

The Latam VIP and Priority Pass Lounge in terminal J at MIA, Miami International Airport, is one of only two options available in this international terminal. Located just a few gates down from the north end security checkpoint. The other lounge option is the Avianca Lounge, which is

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Family Travel in the United Kingdom and Harry Potter Highlights

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Harry Potter highlights were top priority when we decided to travel with the family to the United Kingdom over the kid’s Christmas break.  Our kids are ages 9 and 11, a perfect age for Harry Potter mania.  Big Ben and Buckingham Palace were going to be great, but

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Hawaii With Kids.. And Other Advice on Love

  Plan on losing weight during your Hawaiian vacation! Everything is expensive in Hawaii, so our solution was to skimp on the dinner portions and double down on extreme activities. Hawaii with kids can fit the budget.  We split our dinner, but paid full price for the most

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Family Ski Vacation Zugspitze in Garmisch Germany

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There are many fabulous ski destinations around the world to plan your family ski vacation, but the Zugspitze in Garmisch Germany may be the perfect place that has it all. Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a top Bavarian Alps vacation destination located about 1 ½ hours train ride South of Munich Germany.

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5 Top Must Have Apps for International Travel

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Here are 5 top must have mobile apps for international travel. International travel with the right apps can be an easy and amazing experience, especially if it’s for a family vacation. Today with travel apps on your smartphone or tablet you can have everything from maps, local travel

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Delta Sky Club Lounge Atlanta Review

Delta Sky Club

Recently I’ve became a Delta Skymiles Gold Medallion Member and decided to take advantage of visiting a Delta Sky Club Lounge while traveling international on a family vacation. Being Platinum on American Airlines and Gold Elite on United I typically spend my time in the American Admirals Club

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Golden Temple Residence in Siem Reap Cambodia Review

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On a recent family vacation to Siem Reap Cambodia we found a hidden gem boutique hotel called the Golden Temple Residence. Our family planned a summer trip to Thailand where we would explore Bangkok and then travel down into the Gulf of Thailand to the island of Koh

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Amex Centurion Lounge at SFO Review

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The American Express Centurion Lounge in terminal 3 at SFO, San Francisco International Airport, lives up to the high expectations that Amex has achieved in their airport lounge offering. Located just around the corner of the North side security checkpoint near gate 74/75 you’ll find the Centurion entrance.

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Koh Tao Thailand a Family Vacation Review

Koa Tao, Sairee, Thailand, Family Vacation

Recently on a family vacation to SE Asia we found the perfect island of Koh Tao Thailand for relaxing, nature, and scuba diving. Koh Tao (sometimes spelt Ko Tao), also known as the Turtle Island, is a small island in the Gulf of Thailand. Koh Tao is less developed

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Cambodia Landmine Museum Review

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If on a family vacation or if you are traveling solo to Angkor Wat, near Siem Reap Cambodia, do not miss visiting the Cambodia Landmine Museum. This is a must for everyone traveling to Cambodia and can create a great educational moment for the whole family, even traveling

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Thai House Cooking Lesson near Bangkok Review

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If you are looking for an authentic, educational, how to cook Thai food, and restful detour on your South East Asia trip, The Thai House is a top choice.  The Thai House in Thailand, just outside of Bangkok, offers skillful cooking class and peaceful bed & breakfast for

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Star Alliance Lounge at LAX Travel Review

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The Star Alliance Lounge at the Los Angeles International Airport (“LAX”) is a great example on what an airport travel lounge should be like. On a recent family vacation traveling from Bangkok on our way to Austin Texas (“AUS”) we flew through Tokyo Narita International Airport (“NRT”) in Japan

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Thai Airways Royal Silk Lounge Review Bangkok

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On a recent family vacation while traveling in SE Asia I had a layover at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport and visited the Thai Airways Royal Silk Lounge. Flying Business Class on ANA, a Star Alliance partner airline, gave us access to the Thai Airways Royal Silk Lounge. Many

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Top 3 Favorite Coffee Shops on Koh Tao

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  Looking for the best coffee shop on Koh Tao? Finding the perfect coffee shop to relax while on vacation is a must! After all your work planning your vacation you must have great coffee. Here’s a list of our top 3 favorites for the island of Koh Tao

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Packing List for Traveling South East Asia

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What should your packing list be for SE Asia?  Barely anything!  Packing Light is the key! You will find yourself on an off of boats, in and out of taxis and tuk-tuks, walking up steep hills and muddy alleyways and quite likely on the back of a motor

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Bangkok – A Family Vacation in South East Asia

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Recently on a family vacation to SE Asia we decided to use Bangkok as our port of entry and starting point to explore this part of the world. There are a multitude of ways to get to Bangkok from almost any other major metropolitan city of the world.

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Germany – A Family Travel Adventure in Bavaria

Neuschwanstein Castle, Bavaria, Family German Vacation

Germany was a magical travel adventure for our family vacation! We fell in love with the food, culture, and landscape. The German train system is amazing and took us everywhere we wanted to go (just pack light). Schnitzel, giant pretzels, beer, and sauerkraut rocked our taste buds. The

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Prague A Family Vacation Must

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Prague is a favorite European city to anyone that has traveled to Europe. Is the city of Prague as amazing as all the people say it is? When someone thinks of a major “must see” city in Europe, you think of cities like Paris, Rome, Frankfurt, Munich, Vienna,

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