If you read my previous post, you would have read about our tumultuous flight home from Florida, but today I'd like to share the happier bits about our trip.

We stayed at the Hilton Embassy Suites in one of their 2 room corner suites, which was perfect for traveling with the baby. She could sleep in the bedroom while we still had our own space to hang out without disrupting her.


We had some free time to explore as a family, so one day we went to Riviera Beach where Maya had her first experience in the ocean! She loved it, but it was so hot outside that the water wasn't refreshing, so we didn't stay very long. One evening we walked down Worth Avenue, a popular high end shopping street and down to the beach. Again, it was so hot that we didn't last too long outside, so we made our way to dinner from there.

I've been dreaming about our next vacation, and it has me reflecting on our trip to Australia in 2013. We hopped on one plane to next, discovering different cities and beautiful beaches.

One of my favourites was Palm Cove, Queensland - it was our own little private oasis. It is a small town between Cairns and Port Douglas, and I would highly suggest it to anyone planning a visit to the Great Barrier Reef!

• CROP TOP
• DENIM CUTOFFS
• SLIDES
• SUNNIES
• STRAW FEDORA
• CROSS-BODY BAG 

The key is light-weight clothes that you can just throw on and still feel put together.

It is currently snowing, and I am officially done with winter. It has been one of the coldest winter's I can remember and I am definitely hoping to take off to a warm, sunny beach sometime soon! 
As seen in my 2014 bucket list, I really wanted to go to Dominican Republic this year with my husband and enjoy our 2 year anniversary on a beautiful white sand beach. But of course while looking through several travel sites, there are so many places I would love to see! So, I need your suggestions for a budget friendly, All-inclusive beach holiday, with a little adventure.
Here are the options I was looking at...

Dominican Republic - Punta Cana
Costa Rica

Mexico - Acapulco, Riviera Maya, Tulum


Have you stayed at a rental home vs. resort? What was your experience?

Our first official day in Sydney was absolutely beautiful! Sam and I went to the Hillsong United Church down the street, and it was so amazing. I wish we lived in Sydney just to be a part of that special group of people.

My new friends!

We had lunch at Bronte beach, and walked the scenic path to Bondi beach. It was probably around 34° (celsius) so by the time we got to Bondi, we were more than ready to run straight into the water! It was a crazy scene once we were down at the beach. The waves were so intense that they had lifeguards patrolling every side, blowing whistles at you, people getting thrown on top of one another. It's one of those things that you have to experience for yourself.

The whole day was exactly what I imagined Australia to be, and more. Friendly people, hot sun, surfers cutting through the waves...it's a place you don't want to miss if you ever visit Sydney.