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  1. My skin has really been through the run of the mill throughout my travels. I adopted a skin routine way later than I should have. I’m now wearing sunscreen everyday (Korean products are my favourite!) and I’ve started doing chemical peels when I have downtime at home.

  2. I don’t go out in the sun without putting sunscreen on. I want to protect my skin as long as I can.

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Your go-to guide for the hottest countries to visit each month of 2024! 🗓️✈️
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As you plan your next holiday and cross things off your bucket list, use @expedia to find the best flight prices and book your entire trip in one spot!

PS Expedia Group brought the family closer with a unified and expanded loyalty program, and it’s not just for @expedia. @hotelsdotcom and the vacation rental site, @vrbo, are all part of the fun!

When you’re a One Key member, you get OneKeyCash for every dollar you spend on eligible hotels, vacation rentals, activities, dreamy packages, car rentals, and even those epic cruise adventures.

January - United Arab Emirates, Mexico, Japan
February - Egypt, Thailand, Brazil
March - South Africa, Morocco, Ireland
April - Cuba, Jordan, Netherlands
May - Greece, Turkey, French Polynesia
June - Peru, Spain, Croatia
July - Indonesia, Uganda, Kenya
August - Canada, Australia, Botswana
September - Mauritius, Ecuador, China
October - Singapore, Iceland, USA (New England)
November - Vietnam, New Zealand, Seychelles
December - Costa Rica, Austria, USA (New York)
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Which destinations would you add?! #travel #bucketlist
One of my absolute must-haves for any adventure? @curvdearplugs! 👂 
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Concerts are one of the most obvious “loud” environments where hearing damage can happen.

But let’s be real: traveling can be noisy AF sometimes – whether it’s crying babies or snoring men on the plane or just the hustle and bustle of a busy city.

With up to 30 dB of noise reduction, you can enjoy undisturbed sleep, enhanced focus during work or study sessions, and the ability to relax in noisy environments.

First off, how genius is the design? The curved shape perfectly fits your ear, blocking out all the unwanted noise without feeling like you’ve got something bulky shoved in there. The ergonomic design ensures a secure yet comfortable fit.

They’re also reusable and easy to clean, so you can say goodbye to those flimsy disposable ones that end up in a landfill —saving the planet *and* protecting your hearing. Yes, please!
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So, whether you’re jet-setting across the globe or just trying to catch some Zzzs on your next road trip, do yourself a favor and snag a pair of these CURVD earplugs. Trust me, your ears will thank you later! 💖✈️ #ad
#EGPartner Every year, I like to put together a “travel bucket list” with inspiration for the coming year. @Expedia Group’s Unpack ’24 report was the perfect way to find out the latest travel trends for 2024 - thanks to @Expedia, @Hotelsdotcom, and @Vrbo!
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Most of these bucket list items are not destination-specific, so I encourage you to use them as a launching pad for ideas, essentially some “choose your adventure” inspo!

🌟 Be a “Tour”ist: In 2023, Taylor Swift’s Eras and Beyoncé’s Renaissance tours’ cultural impact was undeniable, driving ticket sales, travel, and tourism. Expedia predicts that Tour Tourism will continue to thrive in 2024. If you’ve got a major concert or cultural experience on your bucket list, make 2024 your year to experience it!

🏠 Rent a Vacation Home: Since becoming a family of four (yes, we count our furbaby), we prioritize vacation homes whenever we travel. Last year, we stayed in an 18th-century farmhouse in Tuscany and a modern beachfront unit in Malibu. There’s something for everyone on @Vrbo! With separate bedrooms, a fully-equipped kitchen, and living spaces, you can cook meals together, enjoy movie nights, and spend quality time together without feeling cramped or confined.

👯‍♀️ Take a Girls’ Trip: Are you itching to travel, but none of your friends are up for the adventure? Join @tbaescapes and go on a safari in South Africa, sail on a luxury Nile cruise in Egypt, witness the Petra in Jordan, go glamping in the Sahara Desert in Morocco, and discover one of the most remote wildlife destinations on earth, The Galapagos Islands!

🌏 Visit a Wonder of the World: Each of the wonders provides a unique and awe-inspiring experience, showcasing the ingenuity and creativity of humankind, and they are symbols of human achievement that stand the test of time. Make 2024 your year to visit the Great Pyramid of Giza or Machu Picchu!
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What’s on your 2024 travel bucket list? Comment below! #ad
Stay at Canada’s “Castle in the Rockies,” the @fairmontbanff—this hotel takes winter luxury to the next level! 🇨🇦
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Though we visited during the holidays, the Fairmont Banff Springs is incredibly special year-round!

We stayed in one of the Fairmont Gold suites — it’s like staying at a luxury hotel inside a luxury hotel. Our experience was elevated with personal concierge service, a dedicated arrival courtyard (for faster check-in and valet service), and a private 5th-floor lounge offering daily breakfast and a self-serve drink & canape service throughout the day.

During Christmas, kids will love the ice skating rink and their “Journey to the North Pole” experience of meeting the big man, Santa, himself. Adults can grab a drink at their festive Thirsty Reindeer bar!

(Be sure to book breakfast in their Private 360° Dining Dome for something extra special!)
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#fairmontbanffsprings #fairmontmoments #fairmonthotels #banff #canada
It’s time to elevate your winter strolling game!
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The @Cybex_Global e-Priam effortlessly combines aesthetics with functionality. With its sleek lines and chic design, this stroller epitomizes luxury without sacrificing functionality, so you can stroll in style, always.

One of the best features of the e-Priam, that we used a lot during our latest trip to Banff, is the hands-free rocking. You simply lock its brakes and, using the app, set it to rock back and forth to soothe baby hands-free. There are multiple settings to find the perfect rhythm for your little one.

Additionally, the e-Priam helps you push effortlessly up hills and even through snow with its Skis, that can replace the front wheels to transform your stroller into a stylish snowmobile!

Another game-changer is the Platinum Winter Footmuff – a must-have accessory for cold climates as in Banff! Made with soft down filling, it can withstand temperatures as low as -20°C/4°F.
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#CYBEX #CYBEXfamily #CYBEXePriam
#ad Use this hack when planning your next family vacation!
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We recently took our son on his first trip to Disneyland® Park, and I was really worried that it would be “too much” for a toddler.
 
He’s still taking one long nap in the middle of the day, and we just didn’t want to overdo it.
 
I turned to Expedia‘s Family Travel Hub and used their travel planning tool powered by ChatGPT to get some helpful tips on doing Disneyland with a toddler.
 
Staying at the Grand Californian Hotel was a game-changer! We returned to our hotel room in a short five-minute walk for nap time.
 
And we opted to do two days at the park to do things at a toddler pace and not feel overwhelmed.
 
It ended up being the BEST vacation, and I’ll cherish the memories forever!
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Get to know Expedia Family Travel Hub and start dreaming up your next family vacation by visiting https://www.expedia.com/see/family-travel-hub
 
#familytravel
Join our @tbaescapes all-female 2024 luxury yacht eco expedition in the Galápagos Islands!
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We’ve been hosting all-female tours for SIX years now to some of the biggest bucket list destinations on earth!

Our tours create a unique opportunity for women to travel in a small group to destinations that might not be as “easy” to explore on their own.

Enter: The Galápagos Islands!

Exploring one of the most pristine destinations on Earth from the comfort of a privately chartered, carbon-neutral, luxury yacht with a group of amazing travel-loving women is pretty UP THERE on our list of epic travel experiences!

Our cruise will explore the very best of the Galápagos; the amazing wildlife, striking landscapes, and magnificent marine environment. Each day, you will explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site on guided land excursions led by female expert naturalist guides.

Observe wildlife that is unafraid of human visitors, up close, such as giant tortoises, marine iguanas, and blue footed boobies.

We spotted huge pods of dolphins and even orcas on our 2023 expedition.

You’ll even get the chance to snorkel with sea lions and penguins!

Back onboard, it’s all-inclusive 5 star service, with ocean views from each cabin, 3-course dinners, a top deck jacuzzi, and hand crafted cocktails whenever the mood strikes!
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Apply now for our 2024 @tbaescapes all-female expedition at TBAEscapes.com [ LINK IN BIO ] Don’t delay—only 3/10 cabins left!!!

#galapagos #galapagosislands #tbaescapes #femaletravel
Tips for booking family-friendly trips! ✈️🌎
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#ad Traveling as a family has created memories that will last forever, but there’s an extra layer of complexity (and lots of baggage) when traveling with a little one.
 
@Expedia launched its Family Travel Hub earlier this year, which is an amazing resource for researching and booking family-friendly trips.
 
One of my favorite features is Expedia’s travel planning tool powered by ChatGPT.
 
Select “Explore trip ideas with ChatGPT” on the home screen of the Expedia App, and ask it for ideas, inspiration, and even detailed itineraries for your next family trip.
 
However you use it, it’s like having your own personal travel agent.
 
Another time and money saver is booking your entire trip as a package at Expedia. Not only does this take the stress out of travel planning, but you can save up to $585 USD when you book a flight and hotel as a package!
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Get to know Expedia Family Hub and start dreaming up your next family vacation by visiting https://expedia.com/see/family-travel-hub
 
#familytravel
2023 it’s been a real one! ✈️🌎 
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So much has changed since becoming Oliver’s mama—I know that many of you started following me at some point during my pre-baby travel era, and this recap looks a LOT different than it would have just a of couple years ago.

Honesty, I can hardly find videos of myself without my little one anymore lol. But, this season of my life has created a whole new meaning to life and travel.

Oliver took his first international flight, visited 5 countries, turned one, started crawling and took his first steps.

We went on safari in South Africa, took a sailing trip in Sardinia, and went dog sledding in Canada. 

And, I took my first solo trip, since becoming a mama, to the Galápagos Islands.

The first few months postpartum I couldn’t imagine how I’d ever travel again. Let alone with a baby. Life felt so upside down. So, this year has actually been incredibly healing.

That’s not to say traveling with a baby/toddler doesn’t come without its challenges—

We navigated traveling with formula and more “stuff” than I could have ever imagined.

And travel days are now a LOT harder. That flight to South Africa (30+ hours of flying EACH way) took a year off my life, and we’re doing it again in just a few months. Send prayers.

As a necessarily disclosure, this is the highlight reel of our year. Most days we have a very predictable routine at home that often doesn’t feel very exciting.

We were always going to fit travel into our lives. More than most families as it’s also my job. And though it’s def not always easy, it’s always been worth it.

Cheers to a new year and the adventures 2024 will bring!
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#familytravel #2023recap #2024bucketlist
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