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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!
Mykonos Sunset > Best places to see the sunset in Mykonos Sunset >

Best places to see the sunset in Mykonos! (SAVE + SHARE this post):

🌅Scorpios Beach Club, pictured here

🌅Kato Windmills

🌅180 Degrees Sunset Bar

🌅Any restaurant/bar in Little Venice (Nice N Easy, Negrita’s, etc.)

🌅Cavo Tagoo

🌅Kiki’s Taverna

🌅Castle Panigirakis

🌅54 Cocktail Bar & Sunset Lounge

🌅Armenistis Lighthouse

🌅Kapari Beach

🌅Agios Stefanos

Where have you seen the best sunset?

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What Vacationing in an RV Looks Like

December 15, 2018      Travel Tips, Trip Planning Tips

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We’ve now completed four RV road trips with kids ranging from 2-5 years old. Our first was a Southwest road trip visiting the Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon, Bryce Canyon and more. After its success we went on two more, a Nevada road trip and one through Southern California exploring Huntington Beach, Oceanside, and Anza Borrego State Park. Our first time RVing we had a lot of questions beforehand. Would RVing with kids be inconvenient or would be fall in love? Here’s everything you need to know about vacationing in an RV.

How to Rent an RV

You do not have to own an RV to take an RV road trip vacation. We rented our RV on Outdoorsy, which is like Airbnb for RVs. Sign up here for $50 off your first rental and see below for rentals in your area.

 

Cooking and Eating in an RV with Kids

Driving and living in an RV made snack and meal time very easy as a family. Before getting on the road we stocked the fridge, freezer, and cabinets with food and drinks. Whenever the girls wanted a snack it was easy to give it to them.

When we wanted to stop for lunch we were able to pull into a rest stop or parking lot and make sandwiches. This saved us a lot of time and money as eating out for every meal on a road trip can get very expensive.

You can make almost anything you could at home in an RV. Our Class RV came with a 3-burner stove. We were able to make pancakes, eggs, and oatmeal. In the evenings we were able to make spaghetti and meatballs, pan roasted chicken and other meats. Our RV also came with an oven, it was small but you could bake chicken or other foods in there. It also had a microwave to pop popcorn or warm up food.

The girl’s favorite part about cooking in the RV was the ability for us to cook and eat outdoors. All of the RV Parks we stayed at had benches right next to our RV and some at had fire pits and grills. We made s’mores one evening and it was nice to keep all the messiness that comes with it outside the RV. 

You May Be Interested in Reading: How to Plan the Perfect California Road Trip

Showering in an RV

While RV’s come with full bathrooms they aren’t the biggest. However in a Class C RV like we had the shower is a decent size. It was large enough for me, a 5’ 2”, 135lb woman, to shower with one of my daughters in there with me. It is also large enough to fit a baby tub if you need to use one.

Sleeping in an RV

Our Class C RV had four different beds. It had a traditional Queen size bed in a bedroom that could close off from the rest of the RV for privacy.

The dining room table folds down into a bed which is the perfect size for little kids. The couch also folds down into a bed and can easily fit a shorter adult or kids.

The last bed is a bunk above the front seat. It’s about the width of a full size bed but longer.  Depending on the RV you are renting or purchase you can add a railing to prevent kids from rolling off. You can also choose to install a curtain to block out the light from the rest of the RV or provide privacy.

Sleeping in an RV with an infant? With the slides out there was enough space to put a pack n’ play or travel crib. We were able to fit a travel crib in front of the dining table.

Is There Room to Play in an RV?

The amount of space for kids to play inside the RV will depend on the size your rent or buy.  In our Class C RV with the slides out our girls had quite a bit of space to play on the floor. They also enjoyed playing and watching movies in the bunk. In addition to that space we were able to play board games as a family or the girls could color at the dining table.

We never felt cramped since the RV parks have so much space outside. Whether the girls were running around or playing at the park that some RV parks have they were able to get their energy out. Our trip was during the winter so we didn’t experience swimming but a few of the RV Parks we stayed at also had pools.

We really enjoyed our RV road trip, driving and sleeping in the RV with kids. Now every time our girls see an RV on the road they get so excited. We will definitely be planning another RV road trip soon. Here are tips for surviving road trips with kids. Did you find this post helpful? Please share it!

This post is sponsored by Go RVing. All opinions are my own and true, after all since this trip we’ve taken two other RV trips, we might be addicted!

 

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  1. Robin Burton says

    December 15, 2018 at 1:52 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I have a question. How did mileage work? Did you find one with unlimited miles or were you allotted a set amount per day for the RV rental?

    • Monet says

      December 16, 2018 at 1:05 am

      You’re welcome! On Outdoorsy all the listings said the mileage allotment. Ours was 130 miles per day and then $0.35 per mile over. We went over by 400 miles and ended up paying an additional $145 but it was worth it. I saw some that only offered 100 miles per day and some that cost up to $0.50 for mile over. I’m sure it’s something you can negotiate as well, maybe depending on the person.

  2. Carol says

    December 17, 2018 at 6:56 am

    I am so inspired! And now I am hooked to your page🤗

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