If you’re visiting a Maldives resort with your family it’s really easy to focus on the turquoise water, white sand beaches, colorful fish you see while snorkeling, and delicious tropical fruit. But, there’s so much going on behind the scenes! If you have a chance, take a ‘back-of-house’ tour (aka eco tour or behind-the-scenes tour) […]
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Planning a trip to Vietnam is a little more complicated than say, a trip to a US National Park or a vacation to a European city. With multiple climates, need for a visa (for many travelers), and an unfamiliar language, it can be overwhelming to plan a vacation to Vietnam. I’ve recently returned from an
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Xin chào! – Hello! I’ve just returned from an 18-day trip to Vietnam with two of my boys (ages 7 & 10) and my parents (in their 70s). We traveled with a carry-on roller bag each, plus I purchased a duffel bag in Vietnam that we used for transporting souvenirs, dirty clothes, wet swimsuits, etc.
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If you’ve been searching for which plug adapter you need for your visit to Vietnam, I feel you! I scoured the internet for information from someone on the ground in Vietnam but only found generic websites and I wasn’t confident in the info. I’ve just returned from an 18-day trip to Vietnam with my parents
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Have you ever looked at a souvenir you brought back from a trip and wondered, “Why oh why?” About a year ago, my almost-10-year-old son and I came back from an incredible trip from Japan. And we brought some souvenirs home with us. Before leaving, I’d read a ton online about travelers bringing back suitcases
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If you’ll be spending time at Qatar’s Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Qatar with your kids, don’t stress! It’s actually a fun place to pass a few hours (or more). Our family (with 3 kids) has spent four long layovers at the Doha Airport, and unlike most layovers with kids, I don’t mind them
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Looking for a gorgeous, well-run, family-friendly resort in the Maldives? Emerald Faarufushi may be the place for you! I stayed on Emerald Faarufushi for 13 days with my family of 5 (kids ages 3 (almost 4), 7, 10). It’s a beautiful, small island with top-notch service. The resort pays close attention to small but meaningful
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Are your kids hooked on the idea of sliding from your overwater villa deck into the clear, turquoise Indian Ocean? Or… maybe you’re hooked on the idea? Of the almost-200 resorts registered by the Maldives Ministry of Tourism, only a handful of them have water slides. I’ve listed them below, including which villa types have
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Before our first Maldives trip, I did a little bit of research and purchased bottles and bottles of Sun Bum sunscreen. After all, it’s worked well for our family through hot summers at the beach, lakes, and theme parks in Italy and the United States. We’ve recently returned and I’m even more in awe of
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What can I do with my kids in the Maldives… on a rainy day? If you’re asking this question, you’re likely in one of two scenarios: A: You’re in the Maldives, it’s raining, and you’re starting to panic. B: You’re in the planning stages of your Maldives family trip and you’re thinking of booking your trip
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If you’re looking for books to read before your family trip to the Maldives, I’ve got you covered. These books aren’t about the Maldives, because I’ve yet to find one that I like for my kids. However, these books are on topics that will relate to your Maldives trip (coral reefs, islands, oceans, etc.). I
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Whether you’re considering Sun Siyam Iru Fushi for your family vacation or you’ve already booked your stay, you should definitely take a look at the dining options. As a mamma of three, I know that eating out at restaurants isn’t always fun or worth it. Sometimes it feels like hard work! However, on a Maldives
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