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  • This baby sea lion is on the beach in the Galápagos Islands - a UNESCO-designated archipelago straddling the equator about 1000 km off the coast of Ecuador. Many people tour the Galápagos Islands on a cruise ship. I wasn't convinced a boat-based holiday would work well for our family, so I started looking for land-based options on the five inhabited Galápagos Islands. I discovered 14-room Pikaia Lodge on Santa Cruz Island where guests have exclusive access to a fleet of yachts for exploring the Galápagos Archipelago on guided day excursions, plus land-based adventures. We spent five nights at Pikaia Lodge - it was perfect. Before arriving at Pikaia Lodge, we spent three nights at Golden Bay Hotel & Spa on San Cristóbal Island.  A colony of Galápagos sea lions live on the beach in front of the Golden Bay Hotel - we spent hours watching the babies tumble around in the tide pools. After Pikaia Lodge, we spent a few more nights on Santa Cruz Island at the newly opened Ikala Hotel near the harbour in Puerto Ayora. The service at Ikala Hotel is fantastic & the owners treat guests like close friends. I plan to write an article on a do-it-yourself land-based Galápagos itinerary. In the meantime, you can learn more about Pikaia Lodge on the Luxe Travel Family website. Have you been to the Galápagos Islands?
  • I've written about how much we love rural Italy, and it's not just the beaches and Italian Lakes. Italy's Dolomite Mountains are spectacular. The village of San Cassiano was the base for our first family hiking vacation when the boys were five and seven years old. It was an excellent choice because of easy lift access to mountaintop trails, abundant alpine huts (known locally as rifugios), and family-friendly hiking trails. We still vacation in the Dolomites each summer. And while we enjoy hiking together, we also spend time apart. My husband and one or both boys may choose to mountain bike, and I may go for a hike or trail run. The terrain is vast, and I like to stay connected when we split up, so I always carry my iPhone and @MySkyroam Solis 4G LTE WiFi Hotspot & power bank. I can charge my iPhone (if required) and with unlimited data, I stay connected with my family. Visit the Skyroam website (www.skyroam.com) and enter code Luxe Travel Family for 10% off your personal WiFi hotspot. ****************************************************** #mountains #LPPathfinders #luxurytravel #Italy #familytravel #explore #italia #travelwithkids #luxuryworldtraveler #luxwt #nature #aplacetoremember #Skyroaming #Skyroam #Skyroamsolis #bestplacestogo #beautifulplaces #hiking #Alps #Dolomites #bestdestinations #dolomiti #traveltips #travelgram #sponsored #traveltech #travelgear #alpi #through_italy #ad
  • Italy's food, culture, and diverse geography make it a fabulous summer vacation destination. While the Italian cities are attractive, rural Italy is also appealing. Visit Luxe Travel Family website if you are looking for recommended destinations and places to stay in rural Italy. 🇮🇹 * This photo was taken at CastaDiva Resort & Spa where the outdoor pool floats on Lake Como. 🏊‍♂️ * Have you visited rural Italy? * * * * #travelgram #castadivaexperience #castellodelsole #alivingcirclemoment #RosaAlpina #Dolomites #altabadia #luxurytravel #luxuryworldtraveler #luxwt #forbestravelguide #beautifulhotels #Italy #beautifuldestinations #summer #luxuryresort #italia #LPPathfinders #instatravelling #ItalianLakes #Tuscany #traveldeeper #tasteintravel #familytravel #travelwithkids #luxetravelfamily #Dolomiti #wonderfulplaces #altoadige #südtirol
  • In late 2017 I registered for Ironman 70.3 Hawaii, and I spent the first half of 2018 training for the swim, bike, and run. I knew the 1.2 mile (1900 metre) swim in the Pacific Ocean would be the biggest challenge. I've been swimming for decades - competently, not competitively, and not for long distances in the open ocean. The swim scared me. Even without considering the creatures that live in the Pacific. • I trained in Hawaii a few months before the race and discovered that after 30 minutes in the ocean, I started to feel seasick. It would have been easy to withdraw from the race at this point. But I didn't. I’ve learnt that personal growth occurs outside of my comfort zone. And the older I get, the more I want to keep expanding these boundaries. So now I swim with earplugs, non-drowsy motion sickness medication, and a few ginger candies in my stomach. • In this photo, I just completed the swim portion of the race. I covered almost 2200 m according to my Garmin watch because the ocean current pushed me off-course, and my sighting needs work. But it only took me 47 minutes! The swim was the race for me, and I felt like a champion. The 90 km bike rike and 1/2 marathon that followed were the victory lap. • When I caught up with a friend about 3 km into the 21.1 km run, I decided to run alongside her. I let go of my expected finishing time (and the pressure I was putting on myself) and spent the rest of the 1/2 marathon supporting my friend. We crossed the finish line together - it was the most rewarding way to finish my first Ironman 70.3. 🏊🏻‍♀️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♀️ 🙏🏻 • #ironman703hawaii #liveauthentic #noboundaries #mermaiddreams #pacificocean #openwaterswimming #luxetravelfamily #adventuretravel #lppathfinders #tmac #supporteachother #believeinyourself #triathlete #IRONMANtri #hawaii #bigisland #bebrave
  • Happy Mother’s Day! I’m so grateful for these two. #heartfull #somuchlove #humbling #boymom #mothersday
  • Happy Earth Day! We often collect plastic and other garbage from beaches at home and elsewhere in the world. Together we can make a difference 🌏 💚 #earthday #adventuretravel #lppathfinders #luxetravelfamily #earthdayeveryday #bethechange #walksoftly #earthday2018
  • The Beach Tree Bar & Restaurant @fshualalai is one of my favourite places to watch the sun slip below the horizon when I’m on Hawaii’s Big Island. I’m not alone - every night adults & children gather at Beach Tree to listen to live music, dance on the grass, & dine al fresco. For a unique experience, visit Beach Tree at sunrise - the restaurant is closed & the iconic Beach Tree is often all yours. Do you prefer to watch the sun rise or set? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #FourSeasons #IslandofHawaii #LetHawaiiHappen #beautifuldestinations #iphone #luxurytravel #lppathfinders #insidertravel #traveltips #lifewelltravelled #luxwt #luxetravelfamily #luxurytravelblogger #beachlife #islandstyle #FSHualalai
  • I'm excited to return to one of my favourite islands and our family-favorite @FSHualalai resort. This is my first trip to the Big Island without my tribe, and it's going to feel very different. I'm attending the Dave Scott (@DaveScott6x) Triathlon Experience offered by Four Seasons Hualalai. Talk about a dream team! I'll share updates on IG Stories this week. #Hawaii #triathlon #fshualalai #ironmantraining #lethawaiihappen #swimbikerun #FourSeasons
  • Palm-lined beaches, abundant marine life, & lush golf courses are a few of the reasons we enjoy visiting Hawaii. The award-winning Francis H. I'i Brown Course located alongside the @fairmontorchid was designed with two 18-hole golf complexes - the South Course built on the prehistoric Kaniku lava flow & the North Course developed on a much older lava bed so there is more rolling terrain. Do you golf? #Hawaii #bigisland #golfcourse #luxurytravel #golflife #golflifestyle #traveldeeper

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