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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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Things to Do in Fort Myers & Sanibel Island With Kids

July 24, 2018      Destinations, Florida, North America

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If you have kids and have been considering a Florida vacation you’d be crazy to not visit Fort Myers & Sanibel Island. The options are endless but here are a few of the activities my kids enjoyed the most on our recent trip. Here are some of our favorite things to do in Fort Myers & Sanibel Island with kids.

Two toddler sisters sitting on a pink and white towel at the beach
This post is in collaboration with and sponsored by Fort Myers & Sanibel Island.

Things to Do in Sanibel Island with Kids

Dolphin Tour in Captiva

Kids love animals so take them to see some dolphins in the wild. There are so many pods of bottomnose dolphins in this area and they love to chase the waves of boats passing by. We saw 6 different pods of dolphins on a 4-hour boat tour. Captain Randy took us out we could not have been happier with our experience.

dad and daughter watching dolphins from boat
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Shell Collecting

One of the best things to do which is unique to Sanibel Island is shell collecting. We’re still not sure who enjoyed this activity more, the adults or kids but know it’s fun for the whole family! You can go on a group tour through Sanibel Sea School or go on an adventure on Captain Randy’s shelling tour and he will take you to the best spots for collecting shells.

little girl sitting on the beach collecting shells

Bike Ride to Sanibel Lighthouse Beach

Who doesn’t love a bike ride more than kids? Rent a bike from Billy’s Rentals and then bike down the trail right in front of their store straight to Sanibel Lighthouse Beach. From their shop it’s a 2.7-mile ride to the lighthouse and beach. Regardless of the age of your child Billy’s Rental has the perfect bike for everyone in the family.

dad riding with baby on the back of his bike

This weehoo attachment for my bike was so cool and super affordable to rent.

mom and daughter riding backs with little girl being pulled on her small bike by mom

Go Fishing

If your kids want to fish, Fort Myers & Sanibel Island is the perfect destination for this. There are so many options from pier fishing, to taking a chartered fishing trip on a boat or fishing on a pedal kayak or while canoeing through Lovers Key State Park. We chose to go fishing on a boat since the charter provides all the rods and bait and we could just show up.

two kids and mom fishing on a boat

Things to Do in Fort Myers with Kids

Zoomers Amusement Park 

If you’re visiting Ft. Myers with kids Zoomers Amusement Park should be on your itinerary.  Besides the arcade most of the activities offered are outdoors so if you’re visiting during the summer I recommend going when the sun is setting. Zoomers has go-karts, mini golf, bumper boats, water wars, a rollercoaster, and more.

There are two go-kart tracks, one for adults and for the little ones. Kids who are at least 3 years old and 40” can race on the big track with an adult race and kids who are at least 4 years old and 40” can race on their own track.

mom and daughter go-karting

While a lot of rides require a minimum height of 40” there are rides for younger kids who are at least 36”. In addition to these 6  Midway Rides younger kids can play in the arcade.

little girl on a kiddie train ride

Escape Room Fort Myers

If you’ve always wanted to do an Escape Room but didn’t have a baby sitter Escape Room Ft. Myers is the place for you. Not only do they allow kids to participate in the escape room, kids 5 and under are free. The rooms are not scary at all and our kids were able to contribute to helping us escape the room! The costumes they have on are from the room so you can see it’s great for kids and us adults had a great time.

family standing in a room

 

Canoeing in Lovers Key State Park

Rent a canoe for a half or full day at Lovers Key State Park and paddle through the 2.5 mile mangrove trial. Along the way you’ll have the chance to see flying fish jumping out of the water, unique birds, manatees and even dolphins. Canoe rentals start at $48 for a half day rental and are big enough to bring a cooler with cool drinks and snacks.

mom and two toddler daughters canoeing

Endless Water Activities on Fort Myers Beach

Whether you are looking for thrills or just want to chill the beaches of Ft. Myers has a water activity for you. Get a sky-high view of the city while parasailing 500ft above the ocean. Up to 3 people can go at once! We did our parasailing through Estero Island Parasail but there are plenty of companies to choose from.

father and daughter parasailing

If heights aren’t your thing but speed is, rent some jet skis. You can go on a self-guided tour or join a group dolphin or sunset tour.

toddler jet skiing with dad

Don’t like heights or speeding through the ocean? Rent a stand up paddle boards or kayak and explore the beach at a calm pace. While paddle boarding we spotted a dolphin and a few stingrays.

dad on paddle board with two daughters

Fort Myers & Sanibel Island is the perfect location for your next family vacation. Regardless of the age of your kids there is something to do for everyone! Looking for a kid friendly hotel in Fort Myers? Check out my review on the Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina. Did you find this post helpful? Please share it!

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