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

October 19, 2019 by Ben Lutz in Collaboration, Blog, Kids, Destination Guide, Full Time Travel, Hotels, Asia, Thailand, Travel Tips, Phuket

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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Kid-Friendly Paradise at Novotel Phuket Surin Beach

Novotel Phuket Surin Beach Resort

October 18, 2019 by Ben Lutz in Collaboration, Blog, Travel Tips, Kids, Destination Guide, Full Time Travel, Hotels, Asia, Thailand, Phuket, Family Travel Tips

Did we stumble across the “disney” of Phuket? Not quite, but Novotel Surin keeps the family-friendly fun going all day, every day with incredible activities, pools and more! If you are planning a trip to Thailand with kids, the Novotel Surin should be at the top of your list!

Why you NEED to visit Koh Lanta in 2020

October 18, 2019 by Ben Lutz in Video, Travel Tips, Asia, Destination Guide, Full Time Travel, Phuket, Thailand, Koh Kradan, Koh Lanta, Koh Mook, Blog

We have spent a total of 5 weeks in Koh Lanta and are sharing what a day in Lanta is like…Empty beaches, chill vibes, kind people and family friendly. Koh Lanta is perfect for all the right reasons. It's family friendly, but not overrun with kids. It's back-packer friendly, but you can still find lovely accommodations, but most of all, it's got all the beauty of other more crowded Thai islands (like Phi Phi), but with a fraction of the people and WAY more beaches

Empty beaches, chill vibes, kind people and family friendly. Koh Lanta is perfect for all the right reasons. It's family friendly, but not overrun with kids. It's back-packer friendly, but you can still find lovely accommodations, but most of all, it's got all the beauty of other more crowded Thai islands (like Phi Phi), but with a fraction of the people and WAY more beaches.

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

Swissotel Patong Beach

October 13, 2019 by Ben Lutz in Collaboration, Blog, Kids, Destination Guide, Full Time Travel, Hotels, Asia, Thailand, Travel Tips, Phuket

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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Enjoying The Family-Friendly side of Patong With Swissotel Phuket Patong

Swissotel Patong Beach

October 08, 2019 by Ben Lutz in Collaboration, Blog, Kids, Destination Guide, Full Time Travel, Hotels, Asia, Thailand, Travel Tips, Phuket

If you’ve considered visiting Phuket, Thailand, you have likely heard of Patong beach. While Patong has a reputation of being popular with young, single backpackers, there is also a family-friendly side. Swissotel Patong offers family-friendly amenities and excellent service that will make Patong Beach your go-to family vacation destination!

A Letter To My Daughter

April 12, 2019 by Ben Lutz in Blog, Kids, USA, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, Europe, French Polynesia, California, Bali, Lake Tahoe, Travel Tips

THE STORY OF HOW YOU INSPIRED ME TO FOLLOW MY DREAMS

Note: Ben wrote a heartfelt letter to Liesel on our flight from Tahiti back to the US. After more than 7 months abroad and 10 months of full-time travel, he was a mixed bag of emotions about where we’d come from, what we’d done, and where we were going next. He wrote this for Liesel so that someday she would be able to read it and understand why we uprooted her stable, predictable life in California.

Top 3 Family Friendly Places to Visit in 2020

January 01, 2019 by Ben Lutz in Destination Guide, Blog, Travel Tips, Lake Tahoe, Paris, Thailand, Europe, USA, Koh Lanta, Hiking, Kids, France

We had a hard time narrowing it down, but below are our top 3 destination picks for Family travel, depending the type of vacation you’re looking for!

Scootin' Around Koh Yao Noi, Thailand

December 29, 2018 by Ben Lutz in Collaboration, Destination Guide, Thailand, Travel Tips, Video, Koh Yao Noi

We just wrapped up a few day on the island of Koh Yao Noi, Thailand! We're sharing 3 important tips for anyone else thinking of traveling to this magical place! We stayed at Niramaya Villa & Wellness and rented a scooter with a side car. How FUN is that?! Please let us know if you have any questions about this unique island and click the subscribe button for more our weekly videos!

Hi from The FUNemployed Family! We just wrapped up a few day on the island of Koh Yao Noi, Thailand! We're sharing 3 important tips for anyone else thinking of traveling to this magical place! We stayed at Niramaya Villa & Wellness and rented a scooter with a side car.

Thailand's Best Beach - Koh Kradan

December 21, 2018 by Ben Lutz in Destination Guide, Thailand, Travel Tips, Video, Koh Kradan, Collaboration

We recently spent time at our all time favorite travel destination, Koh Kradan, Thailand! We're sharing 3 important tips for anyone else thinking of traveling to this magical place! Check out our other videos for reviews, travel tips and family friendly destinations!

Hi from The FUNemployed Family! We recently spent time at our all time favorite travel destination, Koh Kradan Thailand! We're sharing 3 important tips for anyone else thinking of traveling to this magical place! Check out our other videos for reviews, travel tips and family friendly destinations! ABOUT US We're The FUNemployed Family!

Family Friendly Sivalai Beach Resort, Koh Mook Thailand

December 05, 2018 by Ben Lutz in Collaboration, Destination Guide, Thailand, Travel Tips, Video, Koh Mook

We recently spent time at the Sivalai Beach Resort in Koh Mook, Thailand and came away with 3 things that will help future travelers!

Hi from The FUNemployed Family! We recently spent time at the Sivalai Beach Resort in Koh Mook, Thailand and came away with 3 things that will help future travelers! ABOUT US We're The FUNemployed Family! We're a traveling family that is documenting our journey around the world.