2019 was less travel than we’re normally used to, for obvious reasons: divorce and a kid in kindergarten.  Kindergarten threw me for a loop because I couldn’t just take Hudson out of school whenever I wanted to!  I did find out I can take him out a couple days a semester for “cultural learning” which travel counts as, so I am definitely doing that this semester!  I really want to take the kids to Paris and Northern Italy.  Its a big goal and I am working towards it.  

But let’s recap 2019.  My favorite trips of the year were: Royal Caribbean Cruise, Tulum Mexico, Newport Rhode Island, and Orlando!  

Royal Caribbean was the only trip I did without the kids, and it was such a wonderful break.  If you’re looking for a momcation or a great girls trip, I couldn’t recommend it more! 

Newport was such a fun girls trip for Henley, Chelsea and I.  If you’ve never been you need to go ASAP!!  It is absolutely stunning up there, with mansion tours along a gorgeous coastline and the best seafood.  We went in October.  It was a little chilly, but they hosted a seafood fest and we pigged out alllll day.  If you want a great resource for planning a trip there please go to Discover Newport.

Tulum was perfect for a family vacation!  We stayed at Dreams Tulum and honestly didn’t need to leave the resort.  There was a TON for the kids to do, and it had all the boho beachy vibes that Tulum is famous for.  Early May was perfect weather!!

We’ve done Orlando several times.  However, I extra enjoyed this particular stay for two reasons:  1. Reunion resort is the perfect family place to stay.  It has a beautiful water park and is within close driving distance to Universal and Disney. 2. Discovery Cove is the hidden gem of Orlando.  What a fun and amazing place!  If you haven’t visited yet, go to my blog post to see why you need to!