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I mean c’mon there is not one reason, look at th I mean c’mon there is not one reason, look at this view from the top of the Kloof Corner hike! The biggest way we’re able to afford traveling so much is by letting the deals dictate where we go. Cape Town has been on our bucket list forever but with flights typically costing $1,200-$1,800 it hasn’t been a priority. But when Scott’s Cheap Flights (now called Going, I don’t like the new name but that’s besides the point) dropped this Cape Town deal for less than half of what it normally costs we jumped on it!

So often I hear “but there are no deals during school breaks”, YES THERE ARE! We went to Cape Town for Thanksgiving and the girls get the entire week off of school so they missed no days. Plus since there seasons are opposite it was late spring and the weather was amazing. Scott’s emails deals directly to your inbox for the airports you choose (we select our home airport and airports we can easily fly direct to and always have cheap flights because sometimes it’s worth flying to a city for a deal (known as a repositioning flight). They offer a free version but you don’t get all the deals so we have the Premium subscription which costs $49 for a year and you can tap the link in my bio and use code TRAVELINGCHILD20 for 20% off. They have an Elite membership level for business class seats. Because someone always asks, yes they give deals for nonstop flights but please remember you can’t fly everywhere nonstop. Beloved if you’re going to Thailand from the US you’re going to have a layover.

Anyway when in Cape Town you must hike, there are so many amazing ones! This Kloof’s Corner hike is perfect for sunset. It’s not stroller or wheelchair accessible as there are stairs but if Jordyn and Kennedy can hike it in 40mins (one way up) I promise you don’t have to be super fit!

P.S. when booking a flight from the US you have 24 hours to cancel & get a refund (on flights booked 7 days in advance). So many ppl told me they hesitated on this deal because they had to see if they could get off work/what dates worked for their travel partners. Always book first, think second & just cancel within 24hrs if you can’t make it work! What’s the best flight deal you’ve booked?
Hello from Cape Town, South Africa! Here’s every Hello from Cape Town, South Africa! Here’s everything you need to know about getting into South Africa (save + share this post):

1. Your passport must be valid for 30 days after your scheduled date of departure.

2. You must have 2 consecutive empty pages in your passport.

3. There is no visa required for US citizens for visits less than 90 days.

4. There are no shots required to travel to South Africa, unless you are traveling from or transiting through yellow-fever deemed countries, then a yellow fever shot is required. You can find a list of these countries online.

5. South Africa has opposite seasons than the US so our winter is their summer. December to February are peak travel due to the weather but if you visit in November like we did you’ll get good weather and avoid the massive crowds of peak season.

Have you visited South Africa? If so, which part? If not, is it on your list?
Because why do y’all do this to us trip planners Because why do y’all do this to us trip planners? Are you the one in your group that plans the trip or do you just show up? If you’re the planner tag your friends 😅. If you just show up do you look at the itinerary or ask all the questions even though the info was given to you 👀?

Original reel idea credit goes to @kryssedeal, sis really nailed exactly how I feel!!
#sponsored Last year we were able to cross some am #sponsored Last year we were able to cross some amazing places off our bucket list. We want you to do the same so we’ve teamed up with @vrbo to give you the opportunity to win $3,500 and turn your bucket list trip into a book-it-list one! 

Just head over to the giveaway post on @vrbo, make sure you’re following them and tag 3 people you’d want to join you on your trip! 

So what is your book-it list vacation this year?

*T&Cs apply – link in bio

 #VrboTogether #BookItList
Things to do in Istanbul (save and share this post Things to do in Istanbul (save and share this post):

1. Visit the various houses of worship like Hagia Sofia, the Blue Mosque. Suleymaniye Camii, Ortakoy Mosque, Chora Church and the Camlica Mosque

2. Tour palaces like Topkapi Palace, Dolmabahce Palace, Beylerbeyi Palace

3. Climb the Galata Tower for amazing views of Istanbul. You can even enjoy a meal here at the restaurant on the top floor.

4. Take a cruise of the Bosphorus to see both the European and Asia side of Istanbul.

5. Visit the cities Bazaars, the Grand Bazaar where you can shop your heart out and the Spice Bazaar where you can eat your heart out. Don’t leave without trying a Turkish delight!

6. If you want to go shopping Istiklal is the place to do so. They have a wide range of stores including international chains like Zara.

7. See a Dervish show at Hodjapasha.

8. Walk across the Galata Bridge to see fisherman at work and then walk under it to taste their fresh catches.

9. Take a day trip to the Princes’ Islands.

10. Experience a Turkish Hammam.

11. Explore the neighborhood of Balet, enjoying the colorful building and have some traditional Turkish tea or my favorite Apple Tea.

12. Turkey has some amazing food so go on a food tour or take a cooking class. If you don’t do either just make sure not to leave without having a traditional Turkish breakfast!

I recommend at least 5 days in Istanbul but you can easily spend a week or more exploring the city.

Have you been to Istanbul? If not is it on your list? For those that have been what was your favorite thing to do?

#istanbul #bucketlistadventures
Our Egypt Itinerary (save + share this post): 3 n Our Egypt Itinerary (save + share this post):

3 nights Siwa: Shali Fortress, 4x4 safari in the Great Sand Sea, sunset on Fatnas Island, emple of Amun and Temple of the Oracle, take a look or a dip into Cleopatra Spring, Mountain of the Dead, House of Siwa Museum, float in the salt lakes.

5 nights Cairo: Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx,  Egyptian Museum, Saqqara, Khal Al Khalil, Old and Coptic Cairo: Hanging Church, Mohamed Ali Mosque, Al Azhar Mosque and the Fortress of Babylon, see an Al Tannoura Egyptian Dance Heritage Show at Wekalet El Ghouri. For a break from the historical things with kids spend a day at Dreamland Park, Kidzania, or Ski Egypt. Stay at Marriott Mena House.

3 nights Luxor: Hot air balloon ride, Luxor Museum, Mummification museum, Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Temple of Karnak, Temple of Luxor, Colossi Statue of Memnon and Hatshpsut

3 nights Aswan: High Dam, Temple of Philae, Nubian Villages, Sail on the Nile by Felucca, Nubian Museum, Abu Simbel

On the way to Aswan from Luxor you can also stop to see the Temple of Horus and Kim Ombo Temple. If you have extra time visit Alexandria, Bahariya Oasis, and White Desert National Park to see the White Desert.

Have you been to Egypt? Is it on your list? There is so much to see outside of Cairo! 

#bucketlisttravel #cairoegypt #luxoregypt #aswan
OUR MOROCCO ITINERARY (save + share this post):

🇲🇦2 nights Chefchaouen- painting class, hiking, enjoying the Blue City and more.

🇲🇦3 nights Fes- Royal palaces, Moroccan dance class, visit the tannery and more

🇲🇦6 nights Marrakech- Majorelle Gardens, explore the Medina, explore the various mosques, stay in a riad, take a Moroccan cooking class and more.

🇲🇦3 nights Sahara Desert- ATV tour, sand boarding, Bedouin experience and more.

For all the details of each trip tap the link in my bio for the itineraries of each city. Have you been to Morocco? Is it on your list?

P.S. the girls were 3 and 5 on this trip

#moroccotrip #thisisafrica #travellingwithkids

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We Took The Bimini Ferry and Experienced Bimini Bliss

November 5, 2018      Caribbean, Destinations, The Bahamas

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When looking for a romantic weekend getaway from Miami we discovered Bimini, Bahamas. Only 50 miles from Miami, the Bimini ferry will get you there in 2 hours. This seemed like the perfect opportunity for us to experience Bimini Bliss and we needed it after our adventure in Kenya with kids. Here’s everything you need to know to get from Miami to Bimini and to plan the perfect Bimini vacation.

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How To Get From Miami to Bimini

Take the Bimini Ferry from Miami to Bimini by Balearia Caribbean

Balearia Caribbean operates the Bimini Ferry out of the Fort Lauderdale at Port Everglades. You can choose to do a day trip or stay as many nights on the island as you’d like. They operate Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday. Day trips start at $69.98 plus taxes or $209 RT including taxes to stay on the island. Be sure to check Groupon before booking directly on as there are often deals posted to bring the cost down! A valid passport is required to take the Bimini Ferry. If you are visiting from another country you can read about the required documents here. FRS Caribbean used to operate the ferry to Bimini from Miami but ceased operations in August 2019.

Bimini Ferry

Take a Direct Flight from Miami to Bimini from Fort Lauderdale International Airport

If you aren’t sold on taking the Bimini Ferry you can fly to the island. Silver Airlines which is partnered with United flies to Bimini 5 times a week.

Take a Seaplane from Miami to Bimini

Skip the airport and take a seaplane to Bimini. With daily flights from both Fort Lauderdale and Miami you’ll skip the hassle of going through traditional security lines and have a much smaller crowd on your flight.

Need to get to South Florida before heading to Bimini? If your dates are flexible check out Skyscanner for the cheapest time to fly to Miami or Fort Lauderdale. You can also download their free app to search deals or watch out for flight deals to South Florida.

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Where to Stay in Bimini

There used to be a Bimini Cruise with cabins that allowed you to stay on the ship while visiting the island. However it’s since been discontinued so staying at one of the few Bimini hotels, Vrbos or Airbnb’s are the only option for overnight stays. While we typically enjoy Airbnb’s we wanted all the amenities a resort offered for our romantic getaway. If you are interested in trying Airbnb you can sign up here to save $40 on your first stay. Don’t be nervous, here are 8 tips to guarantee a great Airbnb experience.

We chose to stay at Resorts World Bimini by Hilton. Opened in 2015 it’s fairly new and had everything we wanted. There is a spa and gym on-site. The rooms are very modern and each one has a balcony.

Resorts World Bimini Hotel Room

With three pools and one being an adults only infinity pool there are many places to relax. The resort also offers a private beach with plenty of options for water activities.

Resorts World Bimini Hotel Pool

If you’re into casino’s you’ll love Resorts World Bimini as there is a casino on site. Be aware food at the resort is very expensive. On the weekends the full breakfast buffet would have ran us $64 for two people! We opted to get bagels and muffins from the bar but they were still about $6 each.

Thinking of Visiting Other Islands: See Our Itineraries for Aruba, Cuba, Jamaica, Barbados, and Grand Cayman

Things to Do in Bimini

Dolphin House

The Dolphin House is built by Bimini native Ashley Saunders and is a 25 year ongoing project. All the materials used to construct the building are recycled and natural. The house has two bedrooms and two bathrooms and Ashley will rent it out to guests if interested.

Radio Beach

If you want the most beautiful beach all to yourself head to Radio Beach. Unfortunately most people staying at the resort stay on in and miss out on all the beauty of the island. Your chances of having the beach to yourself are extremely high. This picture was taken in the middle of the day on a Saturday!

Radio Beach Bimini Bliss

Bimini Nightlife

If you’re looking for extravagant bars and clubs Bimini isn’t the place for you. However there are still a few places to listen to some great music and grab a drink after the sun has gone down. We went out to Island House and had a great evening. While we didn’t make it to Big John’s we heard it’s nice as well. We chose Island House because it’s owned by locals and Big John’s is owned by a non Bahamian.

Snorkel the Sapona Shipwreck

This was something we really wanted to do on our visit but the weather wasn’t cooperating. Luckily there was another ship wreck right off the shore that we were able to ride our bikes to see.

Bimini Shipwreck near Resorts World Bimini

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Bimini Shark Dive, Swim with Wild Dolphins, or Play with Stingrays in Honeymoon Harbor

If you want to get your adrenaline pumping Bimini is the place for you. Depending on the time of year you visit you can dive with hammerhead sharks, swim with wild dolphins, or go on a stingray encounter.

Go Bone Fishing

Bimini is famous for bone fishing and it’s the top destination in the world to do it. Even more special the record holder for catching the biggest bone fish is a native and resident of the island. Be sure to visit him at his boat house, we were lucky enough to meet him!

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Where to Eat in Bimini

You should definitely eat your weight in conch while visiting Bimini but where will you find the best conch? Funny enough the two shops that reign as the best places for conch on the island are owned by two brothers. So why do they each have their own place? Apparently they don’t like each other at all. Check out both to decide for your own but remember to bring cash, neither take credit cards.

Joe’s Conch Shack

Offering Conch in every form if you’ve never tried conch before this is the place for you. They were even kind enough to show us how to remove the conch from the shell.

Stuart’s Conch Shack

Unfortunately we didn’t get to try Stuart’s because we ran out of cash. Hopefully you’ll get to and if you do please let us know whose conch you think is better!

Edith’s Pizza

Edith’s pizza is famous for her crust being made out of Bimini bread. Choose between conch, lobster, shrimp, and your standard toppings to make the pizza of your choice. Right on the water you’ll also have an ocean view while you eat!

Edith's Pizza Bimini

How to Get Around Bimini

Most people on the island get around via golf cart. While there are cars in Bimini there are no car rental companies. Taxis are also limited and there is no Uber or Lyft. You’ll want to rent a golf cart or bicycle to get around. North Bimini is only 7 miles long so getting around by either option is more than doable.

Resorts World Bimini Golf Cart Rental

Money in Bimini

The exchange rate in Bimini is one to one and US dollars are widely accepted. While you will be able to use your credit card at Resorts World Bimini a lot of the establishments on the island are cash only. Be sure to bring enough with you or you’ll miss out on some staple activities and food!

We had a great weekend enjoying Bimini Bliss. While the Bimini Ferry was very easy to take if we ever go back we will fly. Unfortunately we had a major delay coming back. The ferry was held at the dock when leaving so we departed 90 minutes late. Then upon arrival back in Florida we were held by customs for 45 minutes.

Overall we enjoyed our time experiencing Bimini Bliss! If you found this article helpful in planning your own trip to Bimini and taking the Bimini Ferry please share it to help someone else!

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