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Kristina Bullock

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Hi! I’m Kristina. Join me as I share my experiences traveling with my husband and 3 kids around the globe.

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  • Best Vacation Rentals for Families January 4, 2021
  • Travel Review: Palm Springs & Joshua Tree National Park with Kids December 20, 2020
  • Travel Review: Visiting Solvang, California with Kids December 2, 2020

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This weekend's summer weather in January made ever This weekend's summer weather in January made everyone in California get outside. But, in the middle of a pandemic, finding a quiet, uncrowded spot was a definite challenge! After my first idea was foiled (lot full plus 100+ cars parked alongside the road), we drove about 25 miles south of Monterey, California to discover Andrew Molera State Park. What to know: ☑ There is a small parking lot ($10 per vehicle) but you also have the option to park along Highway 1 and walk in for no fee. ☑ The big draw here is the beach but, be forewarned, that you need to wade across a shallow river and walk a bit to access it. Definitely pack light, avoid wagons/strollers and bring appropriate footwear. Be mindful that if there has been recent rain, the water levels may be knee high. ☑ We opted to stay dry and explore the quiet Bobcat Trail loop (2.6 miles). With beautiful, towering redwood trees and the Big Sur River running alongside, we had plenty to keep the kids busy. BOOKMARK THIS POST FOR FUTURE REFERENCE! Have you visited the Big Sur region of California before? #california #visitcalifornia #andrewmolerastatepark #bigsur #bigsurcalifornia #centralcoast #centralcoastcalifornia #travelinspiration #travelgram #travelmemories #travelphotos #hikingwithkids #hiking #optoutside #getsomefreshair #redwoodtrees #bigsurriver #travelinspiration #travelingkids #kidsofinstagram #kidswhoexplore
Last post on Palm Springs before I create a new IG Last post on Palm Springs before I create a new IG guide... Moorten Botanical Garden is located near Downtown Palm Springs and a great place for all ages. My kids loved exploring the different plant life of the desert and also visited a few resident tortoises. Admission is $5/adult, $2/child (ages 15 and under) and free for children under 5. With the current stay at home order in California, the garden is currently closed but save this post for a future trip. Have you visited a desert botanical garden before? #moortenbotanicalgarden #botanicalgardens #botanicalgardensoftheworld #desertgardening #desertgarden #desert #landscape #palmspringswithkids #palmsprings #california #visitcalifornia #visitpalmsprings #southerncalifornia #travelinspiration #travel2021 #wheretonext #discoverunder2k #familyvacationplanning #familytravelblog #travelblog #havekidswilltravel #roadtrip #roadtrip2021 #vacation #travel #travelkids #kidsofinstagram #kidswhotravel #kidswhoexplore #millionmilermom
Throwback Thursday: how was our Palm Springs trip Throwback Thursday: how was our Palm Springs trip almost 2 months ago now??!!?? Dreaming of getting away from the house again. I think we're all in dire need of a proper vacation! What's up next for your travels? Exploring locally or jetting off somewhere? #travelinspiration #travelgram #travelmemories #travelphotos #takeyourkidseverywhere #optoutside #1000hoursoutside #palmspringswithkids #palmsprings #desertlife #landscape #palmtrees #indiancanyonspalmsprings #indiancanyons #havekidswilltravel #roadtrip #needavacation #needtotravel #2021travelplans #wheretonext #travel #sister #sisteroutfits #sistersister #sisterswhotravel #kidsofinstagram #kidswhotravel #kidswhoexplore
New Blog Post: Best Vacation Rentals for Families New Blog Post: Best Vacation Rentals for Families with contributions from family travel bloggers around the globe! Link in bio. We like finding new vacation rentals for our family travels and love when they offer some extra, unique touches. I'll be sharing more in 2021, too! What is the best family friendly amenity you've seen at a vacation rental? #vacationrental #vacationideas #airbnb #bestairbnbs #vrbo #bestvrbo #bestfamilyairbnbs #bestplacestovisit #bestrentals #highlandfarmstay #twizel #thesaturdayhouse #nagshead #costarica #luckybendlookout #sinaisun #dahab #deauville #travelblog #travelbloggers #travelcollab #discoverunder2k #millionmilermom
Our 2020 in review! While it was nothing like we p Our 2020 in review! While it was nothing like we planned, we still ended up having a great time. 🔹️ Rang in the New Year at @semiahmooresort in Blaine, Washington 🔹️ Mother-daughter trip to Austin in the end of January (the last flight I took!) 🔹️ Tiny house glamping at @windsorfamilyfarm 🔹️ Road trip to Southern Utah to see Zion National Park and a few amazing state parks 🔹️ Drove up to the Mendocino Coast to stay at @bbryanpreserve where we met some 🦒 🔹️Parents only getaway to Napa to do an exotic car driving experience 🔹️ Stayed along the Russian River in Sonoma County at the gorgeous @luckybendlookout vacation rental 🔹️ Visited Yosemite National Park and stayed at @epic_alpacas 🔹️ One last road trip to Solvang and then onto Palm Springs where we visited Joshua Tree National Park All in all, a great year. While we miss air travel, it was nice to get to see our own backyard for a change! What was your travel highlight of 2020? #yearinreview #yearinreview2020 #yearinpictures #readyfor2021 #2020travel #roadtrip2020 #roadtrip #local #slowtravel #localtravel #travelinspiration #travelmemories #familyvacationplanning #familytravel
NEW BLOG POST (link in bio): Planning a trip to Pa NEW BLOG POST (link in bio): Planning a trip to Palm Springs, California with a day at Joshua Tree National Park. This was our final road trip of 2020 and it did not disappoint. With absolutely perfect weather each day, we socially-distanced like pros at gorgeous outdoor spots like Indian Canyons and Joshua Tree. Now is the perfect time to start planning your 2021 travels - have you started planning anything yet? #visitpalmsprings #palmspringswithkids #palmsprings #palmspringsca #roadtrip2020 #roadtrippingusa #travelinspiration #inspiration #inspiremytravels #travel #travelphotography #goldenhourphotography #goldenhour #photography #vacay #seetheworld #takeyourkidseverywhere #wanderlust #girlswhotravel #travelerinthemaking #femaletravelbloggers #femaletraveler #kidswhotravel #cutekids #fashionablekids #palmdesert #ranchomirage #millionmilermom
Winter in Palm Springs, California is dreamy with Winter in Palm Springs, California is dreamy with weather at the exact perfect temperature for outdoor activities. One of our stops was to Indian Canyons and it did not disappoint. Where: ☑ only about 10 minutes from Downtown Palm Springs inside the land belonging to the Agua Caliente Band of the Cahuilla Indians. What to do with kids: ☑ The Andreas Canyon hike is an easy 1.2 miles. My older kids did great and our toddler was in a hiking backpack. Start on the more hilly side of the loop (left side if you're looking at a map) to end up walking along the river towards the end. ☑ Feeling more ambitious? Murray Canyon (4.7 miles), Victor (2.7 miles) and Dry Wash (6.6 miles) are all rated moderate. ☑ There are picnic tables near the river so consider packing a lunch or snack to enjoy. ☑ We brought water shoes for the kids. HOURS: 8am - 5pm daily (last car entry at 4pm) FEES: $9/adult, $5/child (ages 5-12). Discounted rates for seniors, students and military. No animals allowed so 🐕 will need to stay at home. #indiancanyons #indiancanyonspalmsprings #tahquitzcanyon #aguacalientepalmsprings #palmspringswithkids #palmsprings #beautifulscenery #beautifulhikes #oasis #desertoasis #instagood #instatravel #vacationideas #southerncalifornia #palmdesert #andreascanyon #easyhikes #hikeswithkids #getsomefreshair #1000hoursoutside #optoutside #familyvacationplanning #familytime #vacation #getaway #gorgeous #kidsofinstagram #riverphotography #palmtrees #nature
Have you been to Joshua Tree National Park? If not Have you been to Joshua Tree National Park? If not, it's definitely one to add to your list. While better known for camping and rock climbing, there is still lots of fun to had with kids in tow. What to do with kids in Joshua Tree National Park: ☑ Grab a picnic lunch and enjoy it alongside the amazing landscape. ☑ Lots of kid-friendly rocks to climb on. Hidden Valley and Barker Dam had some great options. ☑ So many hiking options. A few of the easier ones: Barker Dam, Cottonwood Spring, Hidden Valley and Skull Rock. Even more ideas on the @joshuatreenps website. ☑ Cholla Cactus Garden. Look from afar as these ones are prickly! ☑ Traveling with a baby or toddler? Definitely invest in a hiking backpack like ours from @deuter_usa What is your favorite spot at Joshua Tree National Park? #joshuatreenps #joshuatrees #nationalparkpass #nationalparkswithkids #optoutside #joshuatreewithkids #bouldering #kidsbouldering #hikingbackpack #hiking #hikingwithkids #outdooractivities #getoutside #freshairtherapy #beautifuldestinations #beautifulscenery #travelinspiration #armchairtraveling #travelwithkids #takeyourkidseverywhere #havekidswilltravel #bluesky #desert #desertlandscape #desertvacation #millionmilermom #instagood #familyvacationplanning #familytravel #bayareablogger
One of the reasons that Palm Springs was decided a One of the reasons that Palm Springs was decided as our Thanksgiving break destination was the hotel. Normally, as a family of 5, we opt for a house rental but the Omni came through with a spacious family suite plus its own water park for hotel guests! We had a great time #attheomni 🌴 What to know: 🚩The hotel is located in Rancho Mirage about 30 minutes from Palm Springs proper. 🚩A super family-friendly hotel - almost all guests we saw had children in tow. 🚩Splashtopia (the water park) is open daily from 9am-5pm (closed for midday cleaning). It uses a wristband system and allocates windows of time to guests. You can also reserve a private cabana for the day. 🚩 While Splashtopia has the lazy river, water slides, splash pad and sandpit, there are also two other pools at the property. 🚩 We felt very safe here - hand sanitizer everywhere, masks required, outdoor dining and the pool area frequently cleaned. Would you like to check this hotel out one day (or have you been)? #omnihotels #omnilaspalmasresort #omnihotelpalmsprings #ranchomirage #palmsprings #palmspringswithkids #palmdesert #kidsofinstagram #kidsoutdoorfun #instatravel #hotelswithkids #familyhotel #familyhotels #travelinspiration #swimming #swimsuit #lazyriver #lazyriverpool #pools #bestpools #bestpool #poolsforkids #cutekids #travelfamily #wheretoin2021 #millionmilermom #familyvacationplanning #familyblogger #familytravelblogger
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