Mid-summer is near (sighs), so you may not be in the market to plan a vacation—it may already be planned, taken, or not. If you are pre-planning, on the other hand, or a last-minute airline vendor, here is a list of places I am looking at, which I keep in what I like to call a “someday” file. Each of them comes from a blog or site we trust. So, be prepared to make a booking—or maybe a reservation.
Patmos, one of the most beautiful Greek islands, is difficult to reach, but it is well worth it. Vanessa Boz of Boz Around gives some good advice on it.
Leelanau Peninsula in Michigan. Who knew? Meghan from Designtripper does.
There are a gazillion sites that will appear when you type in “Italian rental,” but are there any veterinarians who revisit their facilities every year as the Via Villas do?
We found this amazing beach hotel in Portugal in Gypset. No, it is not a parent-focused blog, and yes, it can be challenging to navigate, but it has a lot of great ideas.
Carina from Nonchalant Mom often writes about travel, and we love it when she writes. Since he lives in Rhode Island, we enjoyed this post, which gives him inspiration for his jungle neck.
It was years ago when a friend opened up to me about an escape, and it is my secret weapon for the journey. Each location is checked by the author, and they always post local features (or not) suitable for kids. Above is a place in Nevis that is commonly found in the escape: a Caribbean family-owned area that is beautiful and has a nice, non-billion dollar restaurant.
Boltholes for children are focused on renting and family-focused hotels. They have a great list of properties, and they describe what each one offers to the families. Their specialty is the age of the child and the infant, which is where the parents feel the need to pull the strings anyway, so this is not an idea for families with children under 5. Above is a place in Cornwall, a place I have always wanted to visit.
Irene from Bloesem Kids is probably one of the most popular in the world of mom blogs. His series of city guides are inspiring. I would love to go to any of them.
small houses at Cabot Cove in Maine. We knew about this before, but our new experience, “Parent” (parent + entertainment), reminds us of it. We also love their farm theme, especially Kinderhook Farm in the Hudson Valley.
Ile de Re, as presented by Indagare I always scan their site when looking for ideas, and although Indagare has a membership fee to access all of its content, you can get some for free for a limited time. But, if you are planning a big family trip, you may need to join, as they know where to go, the best way to get there, and the things you should do when you are there.
It feels a little like advertising to include Travels With Clara (my travel blog) on this list, but it sounds equally weird to leave it out, so it’s the 11th bonus. The photo above is from Hacienda de San Antonio in Mexico.
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