Costa Rica is a magical place for nature-loving families. For us, it was particularly appealing due to the direct flights, its relative affordability (although expensive by Central American standards), the mix of nature and beach that we craved, and because it seemed easy to navigate with a young kid in tow while still offering a … Continue reading The Trip that Set the Standard: Costa Rica
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Family travel itineraries for the restless homebody. Slow travel, real budgets, and core memory making.
The Itinerary in My Spreadsheet: Blissful Belize
The trip was booked for 2025. Life had other plans. But the research is done, the itinerary is solid, and it's still a trip I'd take if I could. For now the itinerary is sitting in my spreadsheet. I thought about dusting it off for summer 2026, we could make it work. But for now … Continue reading The Itinerary in My Spreadsheet: Blissful Belize
Learning to Love Home while Craving Elsewhere: Island Dreams of St. Lucia
We're heading to St. Lucia in March. It's geared as a couple's romantic getaway and the honeymoon crowd is well-catered to, but we'll be taking our seven-year-old. Challenge accepted.
St. Lucia We Did Everything on the List (Except the Spa)
This trip was all about splitting the difference: between adventure and comfort, between rest and action, between beach and nature, between expensive and affordable.
Between Home and Away 