We are going to Curacao in a few weeks and I can’t wait! We are taking the little rascals with us so it’s a family affair. Curacao is in the Netherland Antilles which makes it a Dutch island. It looks beautiful…. gorgeous beaches and fun places to go explore.

We’re staying at the Marriott. Looks dreamy, doesn’t it?

A lot has been going on lately and I haven’t even begun to plan the trip. We have our plane tickets and the hotel reservations but the rest is a total mystery. I did read a while back that there is an ostrich farm and a place where you can do swim with dolphins. The children are really excited about that! I’m dreaming of warm breezes, reading by the ocean, walks with my honey under the stars….

I’m headed over to my favorite travel website: TripAdvisor. Cole and I went to France a few years ago and I planned the entire trip with the help of TripAdvisor. It’s all user-generated content and you can find out amazing details about any location. We were able to find this adorable little bed & breakfast in Beynac, a small town in the Dordogne River Valley of France. It was run by a sweet couple who spoke very little English but were the most gracious hosts. The first morning we were there was my birthday, and I must have mentioned this at some point during the reservation process because she presented me with a lovely birthday cake for breakfast! Gotta love France! I’ve planned trips to Scotland, Cancun, and England all with the help of TripAdvisor. It allowed us to get off the beaten track and find some things we probably would have missed otherwise.

If you have a trip coming up (and I hope you do!), check out TripAdvisor. It’s a terrific and valuable website. If you happen into the Curacao forum, you might see me there!