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Sailing the US Virgin Islands

Posted on June 29, 2022 by Adrienne

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My mom recently had a milestone birthday, and since she loves snorkeling and sailing, my parents and I celebrated by chartering a sailboat in the U.S. Virgin Islands. This is something that’s been on my bucket list for years and … Continue reading →

Posted in beaches, luxury, usa, USVIs, wildlife

A Turks and Caicos Family Vacation

Posted on December 27, 2018 by Adrienne

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*Tap tap* Hello, is this thing on? I didn’t intend to neglect my poor blog for an entire year, but that whole “having a tiny human” thing kind of took over my life (no complaints though, she’s the absolute best!). … Continue reading →

Posted in beaches, family, hotels, luxury, turks and caicos, wildlife

An Introduction to the Five Towns of Cinque Terre

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Adrienne

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Manarola view by day

Five charming villages clustered together on the Italian Riveria, the Cinque Terre has recently gone from relative obscurity to one of Italy’s biggest tourist highlights, and with good reason – the sight of brightly-colored buildings perched on cliffs above the … Continue reading →

Posted in beaches, italy

Live Aqua Cancún: My Kind of All-Inclusive

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Adrienne

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View of the beach and pool from the room

I have to confess that I used to be a bit of a snob about all-inclusive resorts. I had an image in my head of what an AI was, and it wasn’t a particularly flattering one. Think long lines at buffets for mediocre, … Continue reading →

Posted in beaches, hotels, luxury, mexico, Uncategorized

Three Things to Do in the Phi Phi Islands…Besides Maya Bay

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Adrienne

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A monkey at Monkey Beach

Most people who come to Koh Phi Phi Don do so because it’s a convenient point from which to visit Maya Bay. It is certainly that, but there’s so much more to this island than just its proximity to Koh … Continue reading →

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Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort: Paradise in the Andaman Sea

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Adrienne

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Beach at Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort

Our trip to Thailand was a whole lot of fun, but it wasn’t especially relaxing – until we got to our final stop in the Phi Phi Islands, that is. As soon as our longtail boat pulled up to the … Continue reading →

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Maya Bay: A Must-Visit in Thailand

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Adrienne

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Longtail boats in Maya Bay, Phi Phi Islands, Thailand

All the negative things you may have heard about Maya Bay are true. It is unequivocally touristy. It is expensive (for Southeast Asia) and time-consuming to reach. It is crowded, at times almost unbelievably so. And yet, I would put … Continue reading →

Posted in beaches, outdoorsy, thailand

Koh Tao, Koh Nang Yuan and Koh Samui: Island Hopping in the Gulf of Thailand

Posted on July 23, 2016 by Adrienne

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Koh Nang Yuan viewpoint

Thailand has miles of coastline along two oceans and hundreds of islands dotting those coasts, and visiting an island or two or ten should be on everyone’s itinerary for this country. Luckily, you don’t have to be choosy. Although only … Continue reading →

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Exploring Thailand’s Ang Thong National Marine Park

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Adrienne

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View from Mae Koh

As soon as I saw photos of Ang Thong National Marine Park, I knew I had to see this archipelago of more than 40 islands in the Gulf of Thailand. Most people who visit Ang Thong do so on day … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, beaches, outdoorsy, thailand, wildlife

Five Must-Dos on Maui

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Adrienne

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Haleakala National Park, Maui, Hawaii

I think of Maui, more than any other Hawaiian island, as having a little bit of everything: nice beaches with great snorkeling, dramatic volcanic scenery, and some surrounding islands to visit for the day. With so many options, it can be tough … Continue reading →

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