Why You Should Avoid El Nido, Palawan, Philippines

Welcome to Palawan! We traveled all the way here and purposely didn't visit El Nido. Why? We've heard less than stellar reports on El Nido (crowded, underwhelming, etc). So we visited Puerta Princesa and Port Barton instead. Here are our 3 Things to Know about this other side of Palawan.

Don’t forget to read our full blog on our wonderful stay at Astoria Palawan!


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VLOG: 3 Things to Know: Samabe Suites & Villas, Bali, Indonesia

Are you looking for a luxury experience in Bali? Samabe Bali is located in Nusa Dua, Bali and is beyond amazing. It's perched on a cliff overlooking the ocean and they certainly know how to treat their guests. Click the video below for our 3 Things to Know about this resort!

Don’t forget to read our full blog on our wonderful stay at Samabe!

Have you ever walked into a hotel and just knew it was special? That's what happened to us. Samabe Bali is located in Nusa Dua, Bali and is beyond amazing. It's perched on a cliff overlooking the ocean and they certainly know how to treat their guests.

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VLOG: 3 Things to Know: Grand Mirage Resort Bali, Indonesia

WHAT DOES FAMILY FRIENDLY MEAN?

This is our 2nd stint at Grand Mirage Bali and we don’t do repeats unless they really impress us. We knew how excited Liesel would be to be back here playing in the kids club, hanging out in her princess room and raging down the waterslides. But, what about us adults? Well, we chose the all-inclusive option, opted for inexpensive kids club babysitting one afternoon and enjoyed their brand new infinity pool overlooking the beach and Nusa Penida island in the distance.

So, that. All of THAT is what makes a hotel family friendly! Check our the video below and read our full blog on our wonderful stay with Grand Mirage Bali!

Do you want to relax in Bali? Do you have kids? You should stay here. We stayed at the Grand Mirage Resort & Thalasso Spa Bali for a few nights recently and it was absolutely perfect. From amazing pools and waterslides, themed rooms, kids clubs, activities all day and all inclusive options, there is no better way to spend your holidays.

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Why You Should Visit North Bali

Just do it. If you are traveling all the way to Bali, you would be seriously missing out if you didn’t plan at least a few days in this area of the island ⛰

Why?

It’s CALM: Compared to it’s busy neighbors to the south (cough, Kuta, cough), Northern Bali is serene and quiet.

It’s BEAUTIFUL: We can never decide if we’re mountain or beach people, and being up here gives us some mountain time. Except, these are tropical mountains and instead of skiing, there’s plenty of waterfall chasing to be had (Aling Aling is our fave) .

It’s ADVENTUROUS: It will get you just far enough out of our comfort zone: The vibe up here is so different than southern Bali. There aren’t warungs and sarong shops on every corner, but there is so much natural beauty up here to explore that it leaves you with a sense of “yes! I can do this” and that’s why we travel in the first place.

Check out our video below, and if you’re planning a trip to Bali, make sure you check out our other Bali posts for all the insider information you need!

Are you looking for a relaxing Bali escape? This was our first trip to the North Bali mountain region (north of Ubud, south of Lovina beach). We stayed at Alta Vista Bali Mountain Villas, and the entire experience was amazing.

VLOG: 3 Things to Know about Novotel Phuket Surin Beach, Thailand

Does it get any more kid-friendly than this? The Novotel Phuket Surin Beach Resort has created a hot spot for families looking to enjoy a holiday in Phuket, Thailand. It starts with their Siam Adventure Club, but goes far, far beyond that. Whether your kids are 2 or 12, or even 22, your family will be entertained to the max at the Novotel Surin.

Be sure to check out our BLOG for even more info about this great property! And if you’re planning a visit to Thailand, click here to get all our insider information and plan your perfect family visit!

Is this the most kid friendly hotel in the world? We think so. It must be. It HAS to be! We share our 3 Things you need to know about the Siam Adventure Clubs and the Novotel Phuket Surin Beach. They've got mascots, pools, waterslides, kids cinema, kids spa, kids club, an ice cream store, toy store, candy store, arcade...

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VLOG: 3 Things to Know about Swissotel Phuket Patong, Thailand

Have you dreamt of a trip to Thailand with your family but quickly grown overwhelmed by the number of options? Swissotel Phuket Patong Beach offers it all with an incredible location and amazing family-friendly amenities in the heart of Patong Beach. It’s the perfect place to start your adventure through Thailand.

Our visit to Swissotel marked our third trip to Thailand and also our THIRD visit to Phuket! So why do we coming back to the same spot? Not only is the island centrally located and easy to get to, it also has the best weather from October - April, which makes it the perfect winter escape from the US. The first time we visited was pre-kids and we chose to stay here in party-centric Patong beach. It was perfect for playing on the beach all day, and bar-hopping down Bangla road all night (or until I fell asleep around 10 pm, which was almost always the case!) . Below is our VLOG and click HERE to read our full blog on the family friendly aspects of Swissotel Phuket Patong Beach.

Hello PHUKET, THAILAND!! We break down why Patong Beach isn't just for adults and share where to stay as a family. We give our 3 best family friendly tips about Patong Beach and the Swissotel Phuket Patong Beach Resort. They've got pools. They've got a kids club.



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VLOG: 3 Things to Know about Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan and Fleur de Chine Hotel

Do you love lakes and mountains? Our second stop in Taiwan was the incredibly picturesque and tranquil Sun Moon Lake. Sun Moon lake is in the foothills of Taiwan's central mountain range and considered an “alpine lake”. Fun fact, this alpine lake has palm trees and lush green mountains surrounding it! It’s a little different than the pine trees and snowy mountains we’re use to at other alpine lakes we’ve visited. But either way, lakes nestled into mountains are kind of our favorite thing, so we knew we'd love Sun Moon Lake. Read our full blog here, or click the video to watch our vlog!

Let me tell you about Sun Moon Lake and the Fleur de Chine Hotel! We give our 3 best tips about this beautiful lake in Taiwan, where to stay, and some amazing amenities like hot springs fed to each guest room and a fun pool area called Water World!

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