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As someone who is so Type A and always planning ev As someone who is so Type A and always planning every detail of our trip, it was so nice to let the stress of planning go and let @JetBlueVacations handle everything! 

We bundled our flight, hotel and airport transfer and our local insider booked our excursion. I was finally able to relax before and during my vacation knowing everything was taken care of for us. My fellow planners, take a break and let JetBlue Vacations handle everything for you! 

Use code: HAMBRICK for $200 off flights + hotel!
Book by 12/10/23 for travel 12/15/23-11/1/24 Min. $3,500 spend & terms apply
Plus there were options to Johannesburg, Mumbai, S Plus there were options to Johannesburg, Mumbai, Seychelles, Hong Kong, & Manilla for like $250RT from not only JFK but Chicago, Dallas, DC, San Fran & LAX. 

Definitely the best flight deal I’ve ever booked but since then I have gotten some other amazing ones. $540RT to Sydney, $400RT to Marrakech, $60RT to Denver, $150RT to Guatemala. Love a points deal too, 70k Skymiles RT to Tokyo, 60k miles RT to Egypt & more!

So where can you find these deals?

Going: A subscription based site that emails you immediately anytime a deal pops up. It has 3 levels: Limited deals (free), Premium ($49/yr), & Elite ($199/yr). Comment LINK & I’ll send you a link for $25 off Premium or Elite!

Secretflying.com: For my international community this is the best site for you. They provide deals daily from every country in the world but you have to search for them.

Google Flights: You have to search yourself here by typing in the airport you want to fly from but you can put an entire region (Europe, Caribbean, Africa) and the dates you can travel and the map will populate with the prices in all those places so you can see the cheapest places to go.

Skyscanner: This site allows you to put your home airport, select anywhere as your destination to find the cheapest flights during the dates you can travel or you can put your home airport & destination you want to travel & find the cheapest dates to fly there. This is my favorite site to use for school/work holidays.

Theflightdeal.com: Just like secretflying but only for flights from the US.

What’s the best flight deal you’ve booked? Any other places you use to find deals? Comment LINK & I’ll send you a link for $25 off Going on their Premium or Elite levels!

#flightdeals #pointsandmiles
The thoughts that go through my head on flights ar The thoughts that go through my head on flights are irrational! Don’t even get me started on what happens if there is any bit of turbulence 😭😭.

If you sit next to me on a plane just know the likely hood of me grabbing your hand at some point is extremely high whether I know you or not 😅. 

I can’t be the only one, can I? And listen I will take all the tips because I have tried everything but seeking professional help, but maybe I need to!

Flight anxiety, fear of flying
Please do not tell me “but we’re only sleeping Please do not tell me “but we’re only sleeping there, we’ll be out all day”. When I get in after a long day I need to be comfortable and not afraid to touch things! In my 20s it did not matter but I’m too old now, I like what I like! 

Have you ever checked into a hotel and then got to your room and immediately checked out 👀?

1. Team book anything, I’m just sleeping there!
2. Team the hotel matters no matter how long the stay 
3. Team I’m somewhere in between

#hotelmatters #travelhumor
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!! Match It’s the most wonderful time of the year!! Matching holiday pajama time that is and @littlesleepies has picture perfect options for you to wear for your holiday card photo shoots! I love how soft they are and that they come in a wide range of prints and sizes from preemie to 3X. And yes they even have matching prints for your pets! Every purchase gives back to Alex’s Lemonade Stand, a foundation for childhood cancer. Y’all know matching PJs sell out QUICK for the holidays so hurry up and order now! 

Use code TravelingChild15 for 15% off regular priced items. So when are you bringing out the holiday decorations 👀?

#LittleSleepiesPartner #matchingpjs #matchingpajamas
Everything you need to know about Rainbow Mountain Everything you need to know about Rainbow Mountain (save + share this post):

1. Rainbow Mountain is a 3 hour drive from Cusco. 

2. The majority of tours leave at 3am but I like sleep & booked with a company that has 7:30am tours. This was much better as when we arrived most groups were walking down from the mountain so when we reached the top the crowds were minimal.

3. Rainbow Mountain’s elevation is 17,000 feet. It’s imperative you stay in Cusco (11,151ft in elevation) a few days prior so your body gets used to the altitude. 

4. The hike is roughly 4.5 miles RT, most of it is flat but the last stretch is steep and you will get short of breath, needing breaks. I def thought I wasn’t going to make it!

5. Wear lots of layers. It was warm at the base of the mountain but towards the top & especially when the wind came through it’s cold! 

6. The best time to hike Rainbow Mountain is the dry season April-Oct.

7. You can rent a horse for the majority of the hike, but the steep part you have to hike yourself as horses aren’t allowed there. The cost is about 70 soles (roughly $17 at the time of this post).

8. Vendors at the base of the mountain will stamp your passport for 2 soles. They actually do this at Machu Picchu too but I forgot to get mine stamped there.

9. If you traveled to Peru 10 years ago you would not have been able to do this hike because Rainbow Mountain was just uncovered around 2015. Prior to it was always covered by snow but global warming has caused the temperatures to rise & the snow to melt.

10. Most popularly called Rainbow Mountain the original name is Vinicunca, which comes from the native Quechua word meaning mountain of colors. The 7 colors of this mountain come from mineral compositions and depending on if it rained recently or not the colors vary in their brightness.

Have you heard of Rainbow Mountain? Would you do this hike?

#rainbowmountain #solotravels #bucketlistadventures
There are so many beautiful places on this earth t There are so many beautiful places on this earth to see. #VSP_Partner. Often, our eye health is overlooked, but it is important to keep your eyes top of mind so you can see the world through healthy eyes and clear vision. To help you see a new part of the world, I’ve partnered with @vspvisioncare to give away travel items to put towards your next trip:

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✈️Two (2) pairs of sunglasses to wear on vacation

This giveaway runs from November 3–10, 2023 and the winner will ONLY be announced via DMs from the @vspvisioncare account on November 10, 2023. Be on the lookout for scammers!

How to Enter:

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*Eligibility: Must be located within the 50 United States and District of Columbia and be 18 years of age or older at the time of entry. See full terms and conditions at the link in my bio.

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Winter Weekend in Denver with Kids

March 2, 2022      Colorado, Destinations, North America

Living in Miami we don’t experience real winters. Whenever we’re craving a bit of winter, Colorado is our go to. We’ve spent many winters here skiing but admittedly we always skipped Denver and went straight to the mountains. This winter we decided to do things a little different, spending a winter weekend in Denver with kids.

How to Get to Denver with Kids

We absolutely love planning trips around flight deals and there are always great deals to Denver. If you don’t have specific dates you have to travel you can always find great Denver deals on Scott’s Cheap Flights or Skyscanner.

How to Spend A Winter Weekend in Denver with Kids

Meow Wolf

If you have kids with big imaginations you definitely want to visit Meow Wolf. We previously visited the Las Vegas location and loved it so much we had to go again on our trip to Denver with kids. This interactive multi-floor exhibit had the kids so engaged, they loved going from room to room seeing what they would find next. Plan to spend at least two hours here.

Hammonds Candies

I don’t know any kids that don’t like candy. Your family can take a free tour of the Hammond’s Candies factory. They make all of their products here and you can see them in action. Each tour comes with a sweet treat at the end. The tour lasts about 45 minutes.

Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum

I didn’t think the kids could have a better time than they did at Meow Wolf but I think Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum was a close second or tie. Here my daughters were able to learn about what it’s like living at the International Space Station. They were also able to do a simulated flight in the type of plane the Wright Brothers first flew in. They learned about Morse code, and played in the dedicated kids area. There are so many military jets in the museum as well and we got to take a ladder up to the top of one and look into the cockpit.

Butterfly Pavilion

We’ve been to a few Butterfly World’s but nothing like the Butterfly Pavilion in Denver. I’m actually not sure why they call it Butterfly Pavilion because there is so much more to do. In the first room you enter it’s filled with colorful frogs and a variety of tarantulas. You can even hold a tarantula and I still can’t believe the girls were brave enough to do it.

The next room is a mini aquarium with every kid’s favorite fish, Dori! This room even has two touch tanks, one with starfish and one with crabs you can touch. After this room you get to the outdoor area with the butterflies and you can walk through

Red Rocks Amphitheater

Red Rocks Amphitheater is one of the most visited places in Denver and for good reason. Even if you can’t make it here for a concert to take in the amazing acoustics it’s worth stopping by. The red rocks are gorgeous and there are a few short hikes you can do.

Where to Ski During A Winter Weekend in Denver with Kids

After a fun filled two days in Denver it was time to hit the slopes. The closest and easiest mountain to ski from Denver is Winter Park. There is actually an Amtrak train that leaves from Union Station and drops you right at the base of the mountain. Literally hop off the train and you’re skiing in 5 minutes. If you don’t want to take the train it’s just 90 minutes to two hours from Denver depending on traffic you can drive here.

Things to do at Winter Park with Kids

Snow Tubing: Right at Winter Park Resort is their Coca-Cola Tube Park. Passes are sold in 1 hour increments and only a certain amount of tickets are sold for each session. This allows the lines to be manageable and for you to get to go down the hill multiple times in your session.

Take snowboard or ski lessons: Winter Park Resort offers both ski and snowboard lessons for all levels. This was our 4th year skiing with the girls and they were rusty at first but they picked it up again quickly. Kids as young as 3 years old can take lessons here.

Snowcat Tour: Want to explore the mountain without doing any work? Take a snowcat tour, we did a sunset one and it was so beautiful. The slopes are completely empty by this time and you get to go up the slopes in this cool snow cat. At the top your tour guide makes a fire so you can roast marshmallows or make s’mores and sip on hot chocolate.

Where to Eat in Denver with Kids

I never imagined Denver as a foodie city but I stand corrected. We obviously couldn’t eat everywhere on our short trip but we had great food everywhere we ate.

Denver Biscuit Co.: If you’re craving biscuits this is your place! I love the chicken biscuits with their fresh honey and the grits here are good too!

Denver Milk Market: Traveling with picky eaters or a family where everyone wants to eat something different? This is the place to go. It was connected to one of the hotels we stayed in and the perfect food hall. From Asian to Italian to seafood to American it has it all and the best part is you can sit at one table and order from any of the establishments all on one bill! 

Quality Italian: If you like Italian food you will enjoy Quality Italian. With freshly made pasta on the menu not only was the food excellent but the service was excellent!

The Original: Honestly if you came here and only ate the brussel sprouts it would be worth it! 

Snooze AM Eatery: Admittedly I am usually a french toast girl but the pancakes here are so good. We tried the pineapple upside down ones and well I’ve been craving them ever since.

Where to Stay in Denver with Kids

There are so many accommodations in Denver it can be overwhelming. Whether you prefer vacation rentals or hotels the options are endless. For this trip we chose a hotel and stayed in two different areas to get a feel for the city. 

We first stayed at The Maven, located a few blocks from Union Station. There are tons of restaurants within walking distance. It’s a cute boutique hotel with lots of space to hang out in the lobby, play games and listen to music.

Later on in our trip we moved to The Halcyon located in the Cherry Creek neighborhood. We absolutely loved this boutique hotel. The service here was impeccable and the rooms were beautifully decorated with gorgeous bathrooms. The hotel has a restaurant on site as well as a restaurant connected to its lobby, Quality Italian. 

We had the best winter weekend in Denver with kids. After so many years of visiting Colorado but landing and immediately leaving Denver it was great to see what Denver has to offer. If you found this article helpful, please share it!

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