The middle of summer is around the corner (sigh), so chances are, you are not in the market to plan a vacation–it’s either already been planned, taken, or not happening. If you are either an advance planner, on the other end of the spectrum, or a last-minute airfare deal junkie, here’s a list of some spots I’ve got my eye on — which I keep in what I like to call the “someday” file. Each of them comes from a blog or a site that we trust. So, prepare to bookmark–or perhaps book.
Patmos, one of the most beautiful Greek islands, is a pain to get to, but very worth it. Vanessa Boz of Boz Around gives a great scoop on it.
The Leelanau Peninsula in Michigan. Who knew?! Meghan of Designtripper does.
There are a gazillion sites that will pop up if you type in “Italy rentals”, but do any of them vet and revisit their properties every single year as Via Villas does?
We found this amazing beach hotel in Portugal on Gypset, No, it’s not parenting focused blog, and yes, it can be a challenge to navigate, but it has lots of good ideas.
Carina from Nonchalant Mom often writes about travel, and we love it when she does. Since she lives in Rhode Island, we’re especially excited about this post, which gives the scoop on her neck of the woods.
It was years ago that a friend turned me on to i-escape, and it is truly my travel secret weapon. Each property is vetted by a writer, and they always post the child-friendly (or not) aspects of the place. Above is a property in Nevis that is a typical find from i-escape: a family-owned Caribbean property that, while charming and with a great restaurant, isn’t a bajillion dollars.
Baby-friendly Boltholes specializes in rentals and hotels that are family-oriented. They have a huge list of properties, and they spell out what each offers to families. Their specialty is the baby and toddler years, which is when parents feel the need to haul the most anyway, so this is a no-brainer for families with under-5 kids. Above is a property in Cornwall, a place I’ve always wanted to go to.
Irene from Bloesem Kids probably has one of the best tastes in the mom blog world. Her city guide series is so inspiring, I would be happy to go to any and all of them.
The Cottages at Cabot Cove in Maine. We did know about these before, but our new find, ‘Parenture’ (parenting + adventure), reminded us of them. We also like their article on farms, especially the Kinderhook Farm in the Hudson Valley.
Ile de Re, as presented by Indagare. I always scan their site when I’m looking for ideas, and while Indagare does have a membership fee to get access to all their content, you can get some for free for a limited time. But really, if you’re planning a big family trip, it might be worth joining, as they really know where to go, the best way to get there, and the things to do once you’re there
It feels a little self-promotional to include Travels With Clara (my travel blog) in this list, but it feels equally weird to leave it out, so it’s the bonus 11th. The picture above is from the Hacienda de San Antonio in Mexico.
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