girl at the beach with lighthouse in the background at dunes park in New Smyrna beach

Best Things To Do With Kids In New Smyrna Beach

New Smyrna Beach remains an unspoiled gem where blue skies meet over 13 miles of white sand and it’s no wonder that it has consistently been voted one of the “Best Beaches” in Florida.  Well know for it’s great surfing New Smyrna boasts a range of activities and attractions suitable for the whole family, with lots … Read more

Barcelona, Spain

Why Spain Is A Great Family Destination

Spain has long been a popular destination for travelers seeking a mix of culture, history, and stunning scenery. But what about those looking for a family vacation? The good news is that Spain is a great family destination and has plenty to offer families, from beautiful beaches and theme parks to historic cities and cultural … Read more

Treasure Islands And Other Places Fit For a Pirate

Watch out for cutlasses, eye patches, peg legs and parrots squawking “pieces of eight”… Shiver me timbers, 19 September is International Talk Like a Pirate Day. Holiday Lettings downs a celebratory glass of grog, raises the skull-and-crossbones flag and sets sail in search of piratical spots (plus buried treasure). Navigate through Drake’s Devon, Captain Kidd’s … Read more

Great tips for exercising while you're on vacation with the family.

How To Keep Exercising While On Vacation

A big part of taking a vacation is to give your mind and soul a break:  time to get away from it all.  Getting away is the best medicine to fight routine. When we are on vacation the last thing we have on our mind is making time for exercise. But you can stay active … Read more

Lake Atitlan, view of the lake and the volcanoes from the dock in Santa Catarina Palopó. Photo: Paula Bendfeldt-Diaz, all rights reserved.

Lake Atitlán Guatemala: Complete Guide to Every Village

  Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you book or buy something through one of my links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend places and services I have personally used or vetted. I was born in Guatemala. Lake Atitlán has been part of my life … Read more

The Gardens Hotel in Key West, the Perfect Romantic Getaway

Disclosure: Our stay at the Gardens Hotel in Key West was complimentary.  However all opinions are sincere and are my own. Walking into the Gardens Hotel is like stepping into another era.  The whole world seems to slow down as you make your way into the original mansion which dates back to the 1800’s and … Read more

view of Williamsburg bridge in Brooklyn

Exploring Brooklyn’s Greenpoint and Williamsburg Neighborhoods

Williamsburg has redefined and renovated itself to become one of the most popular hotspots in Brooklyn, attracting a mix of artists, writers, hipsters and tourists. Ever since I visited New York City as a child with my family I have been fascinated by it. Its architecture, it’s urban spaces, its multicultural, multilingual and multicolored people are … Read more