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Author: Sarah

Pool at Virgin Voyages Bimini Beach Club
Bahamas / Caribbean / Travel

Bimini Or Bust? My Honest Answer May Surprise You

May 10, 2025May 10, 2025 - by Sarah

I recently returned home from a group trip to the Bimini Islands in the Bahamas. Six of us were able to make it on this annual girls’ trip, and I …

A skipper and guide on a Flagship Canal Tour of Amsterdam
Adventures / Europe / Netherlands / Travel

How To Choose the Best Canal Tour of Amsterdam

May 6, 2025May 6, 2025 - by Sarah

We recently returned from a wonderful two-week trip exploring the European cities of Paris, Brussels, Bruges, and Amsterdam. These cities are all fairly close together, so it made for the …

Airbnb Pillows Guide
Airbnb Hosting / Shopping

Airbnb Pillows: What We Use In Our Rentals + Recommendations 

April 29, 2025April 29, 2025 - by Sarah

I have talked about my favorite Airbnb pillows in past posts, but today, I want to dedicate an entire Airbnb hosting blog post to pillows!  This is one area where you …

50 Wayfair Finds
Airbnb Hosting / Shopping

50 Wayfair Finds Perfect For Your Airbnb Rental

April 26, 2025May 1, 2025 - by Sarah

Wayfair is one of my favorite places to shop for furniture and decor for my Airbnb rental properties. The huge selection, competitive pricing, and fast shipping are unmatched, and I …

Montmartre Food Tours
Europe / France / Travel

Taking An Eating Europe Montmartre Food Tour In Paris

April 18, 2025April 18, 2025 - by Sarah

We recently got back from a whirlwind nine-day trip to Paris, France, and Malta. It was the kids’ spring break, and let’s face it, Paris is always a good idea! …

Best Airbnb Grills Guide
Airbnb Hosting / Shopping

The Best Airbnb Grills + Tips For Maintaining Them

April 2, 2025April 9, 2025 - by Sarah

One of the questions that I have often been asked lately is, what are the best Airbnb grills? The good news is that this is generally an easy question to …

seeing the five towns of cinque terre by boat
Europe / Italy / Travel

Finding The Best Cinque Terre Tours In Italy

March 31, 2025March 31, 2025 - by Sarah

Last summer, our family had the amazing opportunity to vacation in France and Italy. We flew into Antibes, France, and traveled by train east along the French and Italian Rivieras, …

Monterosso Cinque Terre Italy
Europe / Italy / Travel

What Are The Five Towns Of Cinque Terre Italy?

March 17, 2025December 19, 2025 - by Sarah

The northern Italian coast is one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited. And today, I want to tell you more about this amazing European destination. Last June, …

Rosemary Beach Florida
30A / Florida / Travel / United States

30A Girls Trip: What Is The Best Town To Stay In?

March 14, 2025February 20, 2026 - by Sarah

Located in the Florida panhandle, 30A is the perfect place for a girl’s trip! The picturesque coastal communities along Highway 30A in South Walton County make a wonderful backdrop for …

Table For Airbnb
Airbnb Hosting / Shopping

The Best Airbnb Dining Tables & Chairs At Wayfair

March 10, 2025March 10, 2025 - by Sarah

Believe it or not, buying furniture for a new vacation rental is actually one of my favorite parts. To be honest, I don’t really like interior design, but I do …

Murano Italy
Europe / Italy / Travel

Understanding the Venice Water Bus System + Private Venice Water Taxis

March 7, 2025April 10, 2026 - by Sarah

Recently, we had the opportunity to spend three weeks in Europe. During the trip, we spent some time in Venice, Italy, and explored the city using the Venice water bus …

Airbnb Kitchen and Dining Area
Airbnb Hosting

Should You Allow Airbnb Instant Booking At Your Short-Term Rental?

March 5, 2025June 19, 2026 - by Sarah

A new host recently asked me whether they should allow Airbnb instant booking reservations at their short-term rental, and I immediately answered “yes.” That is with one small caveat… only …

Washington Suncadia Resort Winter Wonderland
Hotels / Travel / Washington

Suncadia Resort: Our Visit To Washington’s Winter Wonderland

February 26, 2025December 26, 2025 - by Sarah

My Southern kids seemed to have all but forgotten their Midwestern roots. Because, over the past couple of years, they have started asking us to plan more trips to cold-weather …

Things To Do In Panama City Panama
Central America / Panama / Travel

10 Fun Things To Do In Panama City Panama With Kids

February 25, 2025July 17, 2025 - by Sarah

We recently took a week-long family vacation in Panama City, Panama. I planned this trip on a whim over Thanksgiving break because I wanted to visit a warm location that …

Sound of Music Tour in Salzburg Austria
Austria / Europe / Travel

What Is It Like Taking A Sound Of Music Tour in Salzburg?

February 10, 2025September 28, 2025 - by Sarah

To be honest, a Sound of Music bus tour wasn’t on my 2024 bucket list, but it ended up being one of my favorite activities! So, today, I want to …

Nautical Amazon Favorites
Shopping / Style / Travel

The Best Nautical Fashion Inspiration for Your Next Trip

February 9, 2025April 13, 2026 - by Sarah

Whether you are planning a family cruise for Spring Break or a summer trip up to New England, these nautical fashion finds from Amazon are as cute as they are …

seacrest beach rentals luxury
Airbnb Hosting

Airbnb Emergency Prep: What You Should Be Doing As An Airbnb Host

February 6, 2025February 6, 2025 - by Sarah

In today’s Airbnb blog post, I want to talk about Airbnb Emergency prep. This includes how to prepare your short-term rental for possible emergencies and how best to help your …

Colosseum in Rome Italy
Points & Miles / Travel / Travel Tips

Travel Hacking 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Miles and Points Travel

January 24, 2025June 30, 2026 - by Sarah

If you have been following us for a while, you know that we have leveled up our family travel over the past five or six years. In fact, we have …

Billionaires Bay on Cap d Antibes Hike in Antibes France
France / Travel

Antibes, France: The Perfect European Summer Destination

January 20, 2025April 22, 2026 - by Sarah

For the past several years, my family and I have spent the first few weeks of our summer vacation traveling around Europe, including southern France and Italy. Two summers ago, …

Coastal Airbnb Decorations
Airbnb Hosting / Shopping

The Best Airbnb Coffee Tables At Wayfair

January 18, 2025March 10, 2025 - by Sarah

Decorating your new vacation rental is one of the best parts, but it can feel overwhelming with so many choices! With short-term rentals, it’s important to choose furniture that looks …

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