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Yesterday kicked off Hurricane season but did you Yesterday kicked off Hurricane season but did you know there are Caribbean islands outside of the Hurricane Belt and ones that rarely ever see hurricanes? (Save and share this post) 

Aruba, pictured here has gorgeous beaches and is one of them! The others are:

1. Curaçao 
2. St. Vincent and The Grenadines
3. Bonaire
4. Trinidad and Tobago 

Click the link in my bio for details on these islands and for my Aruba itinerary.

Personally I think you can still visit other Caribbean islands during this time. Just be sure to have reservations that are changeable in case a hurricane is in the forecast for your scheduled dates. Having grown up around hurricanes I def know they’re scary and cause extreme harm but notice is given for you to be able to adjust your plans. What are your thoughts on traveling to the Caribbean during hurricane season? 

#hurricaneseason #traveltips
#ad We recently spent the day exploring Everglades #ad We recently spent the day exploring Everglades National Park. Of course the girls first stop was to the visitor center to pick up a Jr. Ranger workbook so they can earn another Jr. Ranger badge. We got to see lots of alligators (baby ones too), turtles and different species of birds which is exactly what the @kinderus and @nationalparkfoundation partnership is all about, learning more about the wildlife in the national parks along the Explore the Wild Treat + Toy Kinder Joy Eggs. Have you made it to any national parks this year?
Things to do in Riyadh, Saudi (save and share this Things to do in Riyadh, Saudi (save and share this post)!

1. Visit historical Diriyah! This is the birthplace of the first Saudi state, its extremely well preserved and a must see UNESCO site. We did a 2 hour guided tour and I highly recommend.

2. Have lunch at Najd Village which is a restaurant that serves traditional meals in a traditional setting (sitting on the floor, eating with your hands). The entire restaurant is built in the old Nadj lifestyle so you can see the architecture of the past. The food was amazing and the ambiance is equally beautiful.

3. Explore the red sand dunes which I highlighted in my last reel. You can do dunebashing, sandboarding, ATVing and more.

4. Walk around The Boulevard- it’s an outdoor entertainment area with shops, restaurants and more. There’s an area that replicates Times Square and then other parts reminded me on the Vegas strip, perfect place to spend an evening for dinner.

5. Face your fear of heights and walk across the skybridge at the Kingdom Centre Tower. It’s 300 meters above the ground with amazing views of the city. Don’t worry it’s enclosed!

6. Visit the National Museum of Saudi Arabia.

7. Walk around the Masmak Fort, it’s free!

8. See the Edge of the World, one of the most famous spots in Saudi.

I’m very glad I got to see Saudi for myself, next stop, exploring the city of Jeddah! Would you do any of these activities?

📸 @chrispriestley__ and @nadjowa
#Ad This summer I have plans to do a lot of outdoo #Ad This summer I have plans to do a lot of outdoor activities, and protecting my skin while being out in the sun is extremely important! Since I frequently travel with others, having a sunscreen that everyone can use is a must, which is why I’m loving the new @coppertoneusa Complete sunscreen! 

It passed the most important tests for me when looking at sunscreen, it leaves no white cast on my skin, is lightweight, moisturizing, provides UVA and UVB sun protection, and is water-resistant for up to 80 minutes! 

This new sunscreen allows me to pack light while providing the entire group with the sun protection we need. What sunny summer plans do you have? #Coppertone #ItsGreatOutdoors
Saving money anywhere we can is key to us being ab Saving money anywhere we can is key to us being able to travel frequently. @Priceline makes it easy to save on hotels with their Priceline Express Deals®, which can save us up to 60% off published hotel rates for all the major hotels and more. While you won't be able to see the hotel name until after you've paid, you can filter what you see by choosing your preferred neighborhood and amenities of your choice, then let Priceline do the rest. I used it to get an amazing hotel in La Jolla on one of our trips to San Diego, what trips do you have coming up that you're looking to save on hotels? Tap the link in bio to download the app now to save on your next trip. #PricelineExpressDeals #PricelinePartner
“There’s no dream too big or too small”, tha “There’s no dream too big or too small”, that’s the mantra of the girls favorite gymnast, Simone Biles, and one we personally live by. They’re in gymnastics and swim and outside of these regular activities you’ve all seen them try skiing, surfing, hang-gliding and more. None of these come easy but they know that there is nothing they can’t accomplish as long as they work towards their goals just as Simone Biles does. They were so excited to find out Simone has her own collection at @athleta and are now convinced these outfits give them super powers🤣. Which one of these outfits is your favorite? #PowerOfShe #AthletaGirl #AthletaPartner
There’s more to Jordan than Petra and Wadi Rum! There’s more to Jordan than Petra and Wadi Rum! We got to spend time in Feynan and one morning while there Jordyn and I woke up early to go on a hike through this nature reserve. Our @nike gear from @kohls was perfect for the climate. 

We both loved that we matched from head to toe in our #nikesportswear and we’re able to find attire in beautiful colors. You can actually walk from Petra to Feynan, it only takes 3 days 😅 and lots of people do it. While the two of us did not do that we loved exploring this land of the Bedouin. 

What have been the best/most memorable places you have hiked? #kohlsfinds #kohlspartner

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How to Use Expedia’s Add-On Advantage to Book & Save on Hotels

August 15, 2018      Affording Travel, Trip Planning Tips

Thank you Expedia for sponsoring this post. Book your travel on Expedia.com to save with the Add-On Advantage!

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Most travelers know that booking a bundled package including flight and/or car rental plus a hotel can offer big savings. However, while booking a flight or car is usually black and white, finding the perfect hotel can require a little more time. When you find a great flight deal or car rental price the last thing you want to do is miss out on a low price because you can’t decide on a hotel or worse end up with a horrible one because you didn’t have time to read the reviews in-depth. Well, now you never have to worry about that again because Expedia has a solution for you with their new Add-On Advantage program.

So what is Expedia’s Add-On Advantage and how does it work? You can book either a flight or car rental and then be able to save on select hotels up to the start of your trip. This way you have more time to choose the perfect hotel while getting the same low price you’d expect from a bundled booking.

I recently used Expedia’s Add-On Advantage for my weekend trip to Orlando. As you can see below after booking my car rental I instantly received a notification that my booking qualified me for up to 43% off select hotels.

Not ready to select your hotel at this time? No problem! When you’re ready to book just log back into your Expedia account and select dates that fall within your flight or car rental. Hotels that qualify for the discounts will have the Add-On yellow banner above the hotel like below. It will also show you the original price along with what your discounted price is.

Thanks to Expedia’s Add-On Advantage I found the perfect hotel for my weekend getaway. A lot of hotels in Orlando have high daily resort and parking fees but since I didn’t have to rush to book to get the additional savings I was able to do my due diligence in my research. I’m happy to say I found a resort with a minimal resort fee, free parking, close proximity to Disney World and with kid friendly amenities. I researched long and hard and didn’t book until the night before our trip and snagged a great deal of $139/night.

Our hotel, the Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Orange Lake was amazing and had everything we needed. I never thought that by booking through Expedia you qualified for upgrades but when we checked in we were upgraded to a 2-bedroom suite because they didn’t have anymore of the regular rooms we booked. You can read my full review here.

  

​My daughter loves the pool so finding a hotel with a kid-friendly pool was high on my list. The hotel we selected not only had 7 pools but one of them was completely dedicated to young children. We must have went down the slide 36 times and my daughter loved running through the splash pad. They even had a kiddie pool that was only 11 inches deep and an arcade at the pool.

​Since we were visiting Disney World, close proximity to the park was a key deciding factor in our hotel choice. Thanks to our hotel being a quick 15 minute drive we easily made it to the park for its opening time and got a picture in front of the castle with one one else in it!

We had an amazing time in Orlando and were so thankful for the savings Expedia’s Add-On Advantage allotted us. Looking forward to seeing what other amazing hotels we can save on by using this new feature.

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of CLEVER and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

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