Ahhh the Galapagos, a bucket list item for probably 80% of the population! Heather and her 2 girls have had this in the works for a couple years now and finally got to experience the trip at long last in July. The Galapagos Islands are part of Ecuador, just a quick plane jump away from Quito. Often they are seen via small ship cruise, however Heather and her girls opted for land based to ensure they could room together.
Read MoreThe Sandos Caracol Eco Resort near Playa del Carmen is amazing if you love nature. It has several natural cenotes on the resort (one of which you can swim in if you are 6 years old or older), as well as a bunch of animals - with all captive ones being rescues. It also has Mayan ruins on site, so if you don’t want to take a tour to Tulum or some of the other nearby ones, you don’t have to! With a waterpark for the kids, there is sure to be something for everyone here.
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