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

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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?

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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! 

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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

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Things to Do in Negril, Jamaica

July 13, 2019      Caribbean, Destinations, Jamaica

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On our two week trip to Jamaica we visited St. Elizabeth, Ocho Rios, and Portland. While in St. Elizabeth we took an overnight trip to Negril. There are plenty of things to do in Negril and this is how we spent our two days there.

 

Things to Do in Negril, Jamaica Day One: Mayfield Falls and Rick’s Cafe

Since we were traveling from St. Elizabeth we stopped at Mayfield Falls which only added 30 minutes to our trip. While it’s in Westmoreland Parish which Negril is in it is an hours drive from Negril but worth the trip.

waterfall in Jamaica

Once we got to Negril we dropped our bags to our room and headed to the infamous Rick’s Cafe. Not only do they have one of the best views for sunset you can do cliff jumping here. There are three different cliff heights you can jump from. The water is nice and warm and it’s thrilling taking the leap. Beware there are no life jackets provided to anyone jumping off the cliffs so you’ll need to be a strong swimming to participate. Even if you can’t jump it’s fun watching others do it and especially those doing crazy dives with flips. If you’re heading here with kids there is a pool they can enjoy and it has a very shallow area they can stand up in.

pool and ocean at a bar

You will often find a DJ or live performers playing music on the stage for guests to enjoy. They open daily from 12:00PM-9:30PM and have a full restaurant and bar but I suggest eating before you arrive. The food here is overpriced and isn’t that good. Instead for dinner try Sweet Spice which is just 10 minutes away.

Things to Do in Negril, Jamaica Day Two: Seven Mile Beach and Kool Runnings Water Park

On our second day in Negril we spent the morning relaxing at Seven Mile Beach. While Seven Mile Beach is lined with resorts you can access it at the end of the hotel zone at Long Bay Beach Park. It’s one of the most beautiful beaches in the world with turquoise blue water that is crystal clear, calm and shallow for quite a way out. If you want to do activities you will find multiple vendors walking the beach offering water activities. My aunt went parasailing for $50 but we were also offered a glass bottom boat ride or horseback riding along the beach.

Little girl sitting on the beach in Negril, Jamaica with sand covering her legs

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lady parasailing

Just two minutes from Long Bay Beach Park is Kool Runnings Adventure Park. It’s the largest water park in Jamaica but also offers so much more. In addition to the waterslides they offer paint-balling, go-karts, an astronaut experience, kayaking, outdoor laser kombat, and bamboo rafting down the canal. The park is open Tuesday-Sunday from 10:00AM-5:00PM (closed Mondays).

waterfall in Jamaica

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Other Things to Do in Negril

With only two days in Negril we obviously weren’t able to do everything. If you’re staying longer here are some other things you can do in the area.

Blue Hole Mineral Spring

Twenty-five minutes from Negril is the Blue Hole Mineral Spring. It’s a limestone cave which you will have to climb a ladder down to enter or jump off the cliff. If you can’t climb down the ladder or jump off the cliff there is still a lot to do here. Besides admiring the beauty of the place there is a swimming pool which contains the same mineral springs water. You can rent a cabana, play beach volleyball, or even go horseback riding. Blue Hole Mineral Spring is open everyday from 9:00AM and costs $10 to enter.

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Go Zip-Lining

If you’re adventurous you can go zip-lining near Negril. This tour zip-lines over The Great River which is a 150 year old dam. There are both morning and afternoon departures and it lasts two hours. Children have to be at least 6 years old to participate.

One Love Bus Bar Crawl

I was traveling with my kids this trip so we skipped this activity but I’ve been before and it’s a must when in Negril. Lenbert Williams is a local Jamaican and owner of the One Love Bus Crawl. Before pimping out his bus to take visitors throughout Negril Lenbert used his bus to sell shoes. I’m sure he never imagined making that change would make such a positive impact on getting visitors off their resorts and into the local businesses in Negril.

a pimped out bus in green yellow and red

There isn’t a set number of stops the One Love Bus Bar Crawl makes but you can expect around 8 before ending at Rick’s Cafe. Lenbert offers this tour three days a week and it’s completely free, you just have to pay for your drinks at the bar. Still you should 100% provide him with a tip. To find out the days and times he’s operating the bar crawl for the week you can reach out on Facebook or email him at bananaznegril@hotmail.com.

Take a Day Trip to St. Elizabeth

If you have extra time in Negril I highly recommend taking a day trip to St. Elizabeth. The hardest part will be deciding which activity you want to do most! You’re options include visiting Floyd’s Pelican Bar which is in the middle of the ocean and requires a boat ride to access, Y.S. Falls, Black River Safari, or the Appleton Estate. You can read more details on visiting St. Elizabeth in this post.

How to Get to Negril, Jamaica

The closest airport to Negril is Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, two hours away. American Airlines, United, Caribbean Airlines, Delta, jetBlue, Southwest, Spirit Airlines, Air Canada, Copa, Condor, WestJet,Virgin Atlantic, and eurowings fly to Montego Bay. If you’re not renting a car the cheapest way to get from the airport to Negril is a shared shuttle like this one. If shared rides aren’t your thing you can book a private shuttle here.

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Where to Stay in Negril, Jamaica

There are an abundance of all-inclusive resorts in Negril. Most of these are right on the hotel strip with direct access to the beach. A favorite is Beaches Negril, especially if you’re looking for luxury. If you aren’t a fan of resorts you can opt to stay in a Vrbo or Airbnb, there are plenty in Negril. New to Airbnb? Sign up here for $40 off your first booking. Nervous? Here are 8 tips to guarantee a great Airbnb experience.

We had a great two days and as you can see there are plenty of great things to do in Negril. Did you find this article helpful? Please share it!

 

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