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Athens photo dump + photo tips (SAVE + SHARE this Athens photo dump + photo tips (SAVE + SHARE this post)! Also get you a tripod, mine is also a selfie stick which I love. It’s literally the single item I use to take our videos and photos 90% of the time. You can set your phone on a timer for photos or use a Bluetooth clicker, I’ll link it in my bio! 

Always shoot with your back camera and with the sun facing you! I personally use Lightroom to edit all of our photos and for videos I edit in splice, VN or capcut.

Last but not least shout out to @vavaasatisfaction for this hair, my girl did that and I’ll def be running this style back!
Things to Do and Where to Eat with 48 Hours in Hou Things to Do and Where to Eat with 48 Hours in Houston with kids #AD @traveltex (SAVE + SHARE this post):

1. Visit the Cockrell Butterfly Garden

2. Explore the Houston Space Center

3. Walk along the paths at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

4. Check out all the rooms at Color Factory

5. Eat at @Gatlin’s BBQ (Black-owned) and be sure to arrive early as they close at 6pm

6. Try the Brisket at @TruthBBQ

7. Eat ribs at @thepitroom

Have you been to Houston? What other recommendations do you have? 

#GetYourOwnTripToTexas #NationalBBQMonth
Hello Houston! It’s #NationalBBQMonth so what be Hello Houston! It’s #NationalBBQMonth so what better place to experience it than here. #AD @TravelTex 

We’re excited to eat our hearts through the city! If you live in or have been to Houston, what are your recommendations for BBQ places we have to eat at while here? 

SAVE + SHARE this post for your own foodie trip to Houston #GetYourOwnTripToTexas
24 Hours in Athens (SAVE + SHARE this post): We l 24 Hours in Athens (SAVE + SHARE this post):

We landed at 10:30am the day before boarding our cruise and hit the ground running. The best way to get over jet lag is to get on the current time zone immediately so that meant no time for sleep as we needed to stay up. 

🇬🇷 2:00pm Traditional Greek food tour with @foodaroundathens 

🇬🇷 6:00pm: Walk around the neighborhood of Anafiotika 

🇬🇷 7:00pm: Went to the top of the hill near the Acropolis for sunset

🇬🇷 8:30am: Self-guided Acropolis visit

🇬🇷 10:00am: All about Athen e-bike tour with @athensbybiketours

🇬🇷 1:00pm: Lunch at @hoocut for one of the best gyros we’ve had

🇬🇷 2:30pm: Head to the cruise port!

Yes we’re crazy but also we got right on the time zone and were good to go the rest of the trip plus we made the most of our time in Athens!

Do you hit the ground running if you land in a new time zone during the day to beat jet lag or do you sleep and take time adjusting? We love the app Timeshifter to help with jet lag management!
Athens - Boarding Virgin Voyages - Santorini - Rho Athens - Boarding Virgin Voyages - Santorini - Rhodes - Bodrum - Mykonos

What an amazing sailing it was! 10/10 recommend!

Let me know any questions you have and tag who you want to go on this cruise with!
Couples Posing Ideas (SAVE + SHARE this post): So Couples Posing Ideas (SAVE + SHARE this post): So we absolutely suck at posing but here are some amazing poses @geraldhazizi helped us with during our short photoshoot with him in Santorini. I will be using these as references moving forward lol, I love how they turned out. 

We used my phone and tripod most of the trip to capture images or asked fellow cruisers but I’d say this professional shoot in Santorini was worth it. Our session started at 10am so not super early at all, Gerald knew all the best spots and how to avoid the crowds!

Which pose is your favorite?
Tips for sailing on @VirginVoyages Resilient Lady Tips for sailing on @VirginVoyages Resilient Lady (SAVE + SHARE this post):

1. Download the app, it is essential to make your bookings, see what’s going on during your sail, etc.

2. There are 6 speciality restaurants on board for dinner (these are all included in your voyage at no extra cost 🙌🏾). Reservations open 45 days before sailing & are available from 6pm-10pm. If you can’t get a reservation for the day/time you want, don’t worry there are walk-in spots available and we did this many days when we decided to eat at more than one restaurant a night.

3. Be sure to check out the ship activities prior to sailing to pack appropriately for themed nights. Every sailing has a Scarlet Night where you wear red but our sailing also had a pajama party and 80s party and people really dress up!

4. Virgin Voyages doesn’t offer drink packages but they do offer a Bar Tab. You can purchase $300 in advance and get a $50 bonus and this credit can be used for anyone else in your cabin or even friends/family in another cabin so every person doesn’t need one and you don’t have to use it all on yourself. The drinks are very reasonably priced so just be careful getting too much in advance as you can’t use the credit on anything else on board. Beer is as low as $5, a glass of wine $7 and mixed drinks $9 plus tip is included! Soda and non-pressed juices, tea and regular coffee is free on the ship so you won’t have to spend anything on that!

5. Spa services book quickly and can’t be made until you get on board so head straight to the spa to book any appointments you want and note there is a 24 hour cancellation window so if plans change be sure to cancel in advance or you’ll be charged for the full service.

6. Reservations for a time slot for embarkation are required so check in as soon as possible to snag an early time and enjoy the ship longer!

Listen, a time was had on this cruise! Swipe for a cabin tour, food from some of the restaurants on board, and live music. I have more tips coming in a part 2 so let me know if there is anything specific you want me to cover on my next post! Tap the link in my bio for $200 onboard credit if you book a sailing on any Virgin Voyage!

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9 Reasons Families Should Stay at the Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina

July 24, 2018      Florida, Hotel Reviews

This post contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no cost to you. Please see our disclosure policy for more information. All opinions are my own.

If your family is visiting Fort Myers & Sanibel Island your probably looking the best resort in Fort Myers Beach. After spending 5 nights in Fort Myers & Sanibel at Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina our vote goes to them. Their tagline is “the only thing we overlook is the beach” and I’d have to agree. Here’s 9 reasons it’s the best resort in Fort Myers.

little girl in swan floaty in the poolYou May Be Interested in Reading: Tips for Taking Vacation Photos

Why Families Love the Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina

The Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina Has Apartment Style Rooms

Having a lot of space is ideal when traveling with kids. We stayed in the White Sands Villa which is perfect for families. Kids love to run around and it’s hard doing that in a cramped room. Kids also get messy easily but since you might not want to pack 3 weeks worth of clothes just because of multiple outfit changes in one day the villas with washers and dryers are a great amenity. These villas are also equipped with full kitchens, which is especially perfect for families traveling with babies who need warm and clean bottles. If you get a 2 or 3 bedroom villa it allows the parents some privacy as well instead of being in the same room with the kids while also allowing multi-generational families the ability to be in one villa and have privacy.

 

It’s a Beachfront Property

What kids don’t love the beach? If you’re headed to Fort Myers and Sanibel for a beach vacation staying at a beachfront property in a must! Easily walk from your room straight to the beach at Pink Shell. Lay in the sun or stay in the shade the with dedicated lounge chairs and umbrellas that come at no additional cost to guests! In addition to the free chairs and umbrellas guests are able to rent kayaks and paddle boards at no charge. There is also the option to pay for jet ski rentals or go parasailing right from the hotels property.

Two toddler sisters sitting on a pink and white towel at the beach Mom standing up on paddle board with two young daughters sitting down in the ocean

Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina Offers Free Breakfast

When traveling with a family meals can be one of the biggest expenses. Pink Shell makes breakfast easy and saves you some cash as the breakfast buffet at Jack’s is included for two adults each day of your stay. Kids 5 and under also eat for free so if you have young children you’ll save even more. The buffet includes made to order omelets and a waffle station.

Young girl eating breakfast at the table

The Property Has an Amazing Pool & Kids Splash Pad

In addition to the main pool, which is gorgeous and has a shallow side there is also a dedicated kids splash pad area.  The water here is less than a foot deep so even the smallest babies can enjoy.

lagre resort pool with waterfall in the middle

Games by the Pool

In the pool area there are many games to play. From life sized checker boards and connect four games to table tennis and corn hole, it’s hard to say there isn’t anything to do even for kids with the shortest attention spans

corn hole game  

Life size connect four board  Life size check board

The Pink Shell Beach Resort has Free Movie Nights with Popcorn

Multiple nights a week the resort has a movie night with free freshly popped popcorn. If weather permits the movie is outside by the pool and if not it’s moved to their Lido Room indoors. The movies played are rated G, PG, and PG-13 so whether you have younger children or teens there should be at least one night with a movie option aligned with their interests.

​Daily Activities

You can never be bored at the Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina. Throughout the day there are various activities for all ages. Whether you are listening to the DJ play music by the pool, participating in the scavenger hunt for kids, or competing in beach volleyball the options are endless. When you check into the hotel they provide you with a calendar of events for each day and the daily activities are posted on a easel by the pool.

Bingo Sign at resort pool

The Arcade at Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina

Pink Shell really knows how to make sure kids of all ages always have something to do. While it’s not free there is an arcade on the ground floor of the hotel that is open from 9AM-10PM. Games are a little pricey at a dollar each but it’s great when the kids are looking for something to do and the weather doesn’t allow for an outdoor activity.

As you can see there are so many benefits for families when choosing to stay at the Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina in Fort Myers & Sanibel Island. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and are looking forward to returning soon! Did you find this post helpful? Please share it!

Check out our other favorite resorts in Florida: Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Orange Lake and Margaritaville Resort Orlando.

This post is in partnership with and sponsored by Fort Myers and Sanibel Island but all opinions are my own.

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