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Mexico Travel: Sights of Downtown “El Centro” Zihuatanejo, Mexico

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Reading Time: 5 minutesIn this post we share the history of Zihuatanejo, Mexico and photos from “El Centro”, Zihua’s downtown area.

While travelers may know of Acapulco, Guerrero state’s glitzier resort hub, few know of Zihuatanejo, a bucolic Mexican fishing village that offers fine-grain white sand beaches with the Sierra Madre mountainous terrain as backdrop.
Zihuatanejo is still unspoiled by tourism and offers the comforts of nicer home stays and well-integrated hotels. Pair your trip with a day in nearby Ixtapa for a true escape.

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Family Travel: 8 Ways Travel Changes with a Child

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Reading Time: 4 minutesIn this post we explore eight areas that changed when we included a baby in our travel plans.

We checked in with other parents and they shared similar themes in their experiences. While travel is inherently personal based upon choices in length of trip, speed of travel, reason, financial ability, (dis)comfort tolerance etc., our points below are a reflection of our individual observations and validated by a broader parent community.

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Packing: Day Out with Infant

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Reading Time: 2 minutesIn this post we share the items that we carry in our bags for a day out with an infant.

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Packing: Six Essentials for Meal-Time with Infant

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Reading Time: 2 minutesIn this post we share the items that helped create better dining experiences when traveling with an infant.

Note that this is not a comprehensive list of all items one should pack, particularly due to the individualized nature of feeding. This post assumes that an infant is eating food outside of breastmilk or formula.

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Planning for a Trip: Preparing Your Home for a Vacation

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis post provides a checklist for preparing your home ahead of a vacation.

For those interested in long-term travel preparation, refer to our guide: Travel Planning: Part Two — The Logistics of Long-Term Travel; What You Need to Do Prior to Departure

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Packing: Preparing a Labor & Delivery Hospital Bag

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Reading Time: 2 minutesIn this post we share the items to prepare for a labor & delivery experience at a hospital, for mom, dad/support person and baby.

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Planning for a Trip: Arranging Childcare While on Vacation

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis post provides guidance around arranging for childcare while on vacation.

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Planning for a Trip: Email Template for Transportation Services to/from Airport

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis post provides an email template to be used when contacting your accommodation for transportation to/from the airport.

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Packing: In-Flight Essentials for Infant

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Reading Time: 3 minutesIn this post we share the items that helped ease an infant during a flight.

Note that this is not a comprehensive list of all items one should pack for a flight with an infant, particularly due to the individualized nature of feeding and diapering.

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Australia Travel: Yarra Valley Wine Region, Australia — Activity Recommendations

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Reading Time: 5 minutesIn this post we share photos from a day spent at various wineries and points of interest in Yarra Valley, Australia. Situated just 30 minutes from Melbourne, the region’s cool climate makes it a wonderful place for wine, beer and cider production.

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Mexico Travel: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico – The Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal

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Reading Time: 4 minutesIn this post we share photos from The Waldorf Astoria, Los Cabos Pedregal. U.S. News and World Report 2022 “Best Hotels” awarded Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal the #6 Best Hotel In Mexico and the #5 Best Hotel in Cabo San Lucas & Baja California.

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Mexico Travel: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico – The Cape, a Thompson Hotel

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Reading Time: 5 minutesIn this post we share photos from The Cape, a Thompson Hotel, which is part of Hyatt’s luxury property portfolio. The Cape was included in the 2021 Forbes Travel Guide, was recognized by Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards and continues to top lists for exquisite global resorts.

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Mexico Travel: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico – Beachside Walk along Playa Monumentos

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Reading Time: 2 minutesIn this post we share photos from a beachside walk along Playa Monumentos on the Sea of Cortés in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. This surf beach is the only one in the area that offers a left-hand point break and scenic views of El Arco.

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USA Travel: Boise, Idaho in 3 Days, 2 Nights — Activity Recommendations

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Reading Time: 6 minutesThis is a list of activity recommendations for three days, two nights in Boise, Idaho, one of the fastest growing cities in the United States. Boise is consistently included in top ten lists like the best U.S. downtowns, the best city to raise a family, the healthiest, and the best place to retire. It’s no wonder why this city’s second name is Treasure Valley.

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California Garden & Potager: Tomato – A Brief History, Harvesting & Avocado Toastie Recipe

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Reading Time: 3 minutesIn this post we share a brief history of the tomato, photos of our own effort to plant and maintain a variety of tomatoes, and a recipe for avocado toast.

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