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19 essentials for your remote island tropical vacation packing list

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We had a great time during our recent stay at Al Natural Resort on Isla Bastimentos, Bocas del Toro, Panama, but it was our first time vacationing on a remote tropical island and we weren’t completely prepared for the reality on the ground. It’s sort of like Gilligan’s Island except with a few more bungalows. […]

Best gifts for National Park lovers

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After a year of traveling around the US visiting so many National Parks, Monuments and Historic Sites we get it. The National Parks are truly “America’s best idea”. What should you get for the National Park lover in your life? These National Park gifts will definitely bring a smile to their faces! One of the […]

Choosing the most comfortable booster seat for long trips (2019)

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Looking for the most comfortable booster seat for long trips? We have all the best options including harness booster seats, high back boosters and backless boosters. You’ll be amazed at all the choices – a reclining booster seat, narrow booster seat, wide booster seat and more!

The best snorkel gear for kids of every age (+ how to teach your kids to use it)

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It’s been almost five years since we first slapped a mask and snorkel on one of our kids and threw him overboard. Yes, that actually happened here. We’ve had a range of experiences snorkeling with kids, with some excellent days and some really tough ones. But the most important ingredient for success is having the […]

Your Israel packing list: a season-by-season guide

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Travelers often think of the climate in the Middle East as being warm (or blazing hot like the surface of the sun) year-round, Israel truly has four distinct seasons – and I’ve been there for them all! There are also numerous microclimates in this tiny country and you’ll no doubt have tons of different adventures […]

The best Amazon Fire apps for kids of all ages – for FREE!

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We absolutely love our Amazon Fire tablets for family travel. In fact, we’ve acquired a full “family set” over the years! Carrying our tablets lightens our load by cutting out some of the other entertainment (and edutainment) options we might otherwise bring, and you all know we prefer to pack light. For our family, our […]