Travel

Velas Vallarta in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is a great all-inclusive family-friendly resort with multiple room options, dining options, and entertainment.

Unless you live in the central valley, you probably won’t appreciate this.  You have no idea how long we’ve waiting for another great water park since the Manteca Waterslides and Big Bear Waterpark shut down when we were kids.  This makes me so excited for 2020. Bay Area and Northern California families will have something …

I am all about travel giveaways, so when ALALA announced they were giving away a trip for you and a friend to Lisbon, Portugal for 4 nights where you can tour its historic streets, listen to live music, and enjoy traditional Portuguese cuisine, I had to share with you all. Enter to Win Enter this …

Whether I’m planning a summer vacation to somewhere warm and tropical or even somewhere with cooler weather, my #1 must-have (aside from a cute pair of sunnies) is a good deodorant.  Traveling can get a little stressful, so I like to use Secret Clinical Strength Invisible Solid Deodorant just once for all-day strong wetness protection. …

The American South is full of history and activities that draw travelers from far and wide. Cities such as Atlanta, Georgia, have an active events calendar between May and August, such as the Atlanta Jazz Festival and the Atlanta Food and Wine Festival. Nearby Marietta offers visitors places to stay while they explore the city’s …

The Valdosta-Lowndes Azalea Festival takes place in Valdosta, Georgia, every March, and this fun-filled springtime event is one you won’t want to miss. From the flower displays to the entertainment stages to the 5K race, find out why this two-day festival should be on your bucket list. The Blooms Are Gorgeous Flower fans, take note. …

With plenty of sunshine, outdoor amenities, and fun attractions, Gainesville is the perfect place for your next family vacation. Whether your kids’ ages are in single or double digits, the city and the surrounding area are replete with stops to keep them busy. Use the following list to plan out a family-friendly itinerary for your …

#LubaLovesValencia: Designer Hannah Payne brings seasonal style to Hotel Valencia Santana Row with immersive, one day only Luba pop up shop experience.

The hubs and I spent a lovely night away from the kiddos over at Hotel Valencia in Santana Row, San Jose this past Friday, and I’m counting down the days until we can visit again.  Santana Row is such a cute shopping area that literally feels like a vacation in the middle of a busy …

My favorite little town in the Caribbean is celebrating their 10 year anniversary all month long, so I though it was fitting to do a little birthday shout-out!  So, happy birthday, Camana Bay! Below are some of my favorite shots from our trip, but you can see my whole blog post about why I loved …

Happy Monday!  Today I’m doing a little recap on my recent girls trip to San Francisco with my good friend, Taylor.  We had an entire kid-free weekend and a fun itinerary set up, so we loaded up the Kia Cadenza and headed out.  Between dinner, drinks, dancing and singing in our hotel room, and a …

I’m so excited to be attending The Inaugural San Francisco Fashion Showcase on October 1st. The Deets Planet Fashion will present the inaugural San Francisco Fashion Showcase at the prestigious Green Room. The afternoon cocktail and fashion show will feature designer Lindsay Nicholson from Australia, whose brand is headquartered in New York. Her line embodies a …

By taking time to work on yourself, you are essentially helping yourself be a better parent. Here are some great ways to take some "me" time.

New York City has always been on my travel bucket list.  A few months ago, Kia graciously invited me to join them for the launch of the new 2018 Rio and Niro cars at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS).  I had an absolutely blast and enjoyed the car show more than I ever …

Locals & tourists alike love Torrance for their array of craft breweries, shopping, cuisine to match any taste, and the clean uncrowded beach.

The ultimate Staycation!