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Puerto Rico : Luquillo Beach & Old San Juan

Posted on June 4, 2010
by Aimee

One of the very best things about the resort we stayed in was its location. In a single day, we were able to spend the morning and lunchtime on Luquillo Beach and in their famous Kiosks - then drive over to Old San Juan for…

Puerto Rico : El Yunque Rainforest

Posted on May 24, 2010
by Aimee

Our second big adventure in Puerto Rico was visiting El Yunque rainforest, which is the only rainforest in the U.S. National Forest System. To give you an idea of how much we enjoyed El Yunque, Declan turned to me at one point and said, "This…

Puerto Rico : Bio (Bioluminescent) Bay

Posted on May 18, 2010
by Aimee

If you go to Puerto Rico, you MUST visit one of the Bioluminescent Bays, also called "BioBay." YOU. MUST. GO. The photo below was only lightened up a little in Photoshop. It really happened. I took this photo. My family swam in glowing blue water.…

Puerto Rico : Arrival

Posted on May 14, 2010
by Aimee

Friends, the word I have been using to describe our trip to Puerto Rico is... "magical." I don't know if Declan is just getting old enough to handle things better, or we are just learning to do it better, or if we're just lucky, but…

GUEST POST: Have Kids, Will Travel

Posted on May 4, 2010
by Aimee

Jason, also know as @meatflag on Twitter, is one cool dude. He is good friend here in Colorado and not only do our kids get along famously, they have the gumption to present at Podcamp together. And whatever Jason says about being organized when traveling…

GUEST POST: 10 Life Lessons From Climbing Pacaya Volcano in Guatemala

Posted on April 30, 2010
by Aimee

My first guest post while I am away is appropriately travel-themed. And awesomely volcano-themed. Because everyone thinks volcano are awesome, right? Except, OK, people from Iceland and pretty much the rest of Europe. But you know who else is awesome? Jyl Johnson Pattee - who…

Travel Planning Tips: Puerto Rico with the Family

Posted on April 29, 2010
by Aimee

Blogger Disclosure: This trip was partially sponsored by the Wyndham Rio Mar Beach Resort. They are graciously providing accommodations for my family while we are in Puerto Rico. I have mentioned that we are heading to Puerto Rico this weekend for a week-long visit, yes?…