3 Last Minute Summer Getaways!

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I wasn’t looking to fish for croaker with hand-lines and day old shrimp…but as this rolling stone Mama moves, our evening opened up to strangers willing to share the bait and a creekside sunset with the thrill of the catch.

As a mother who’s traveled the world with kids in tow and built my expertise around family travel I’ve learned that some of the most memorable experiences are the ones we take on a whim—when we throw out our lines and the itinerary and go with the flow or where the fish are biting.

There’s nothing like an epic family getaway to a remote island or a hidden gem in Europe or Asia.I know how to make those last-minute summer adventures happen without the stress.

So let’s leap together into a journey that’s not only unforgettable but perfectly suited for busy families who need a change of pace—right now.

Travel doesn’t have to be complicated to be unforgettable.

Sometimes all it takes is the right place, the right moment—and someone to handle the details. That’s where I come in.

Here are three Family Getaways that feel effortless and you can book today!

1. Grand Teton National Park – Wild Beauty, Soft Adventure

Stay in a stylish lodge or modern family-friendly cabin near Jackson Hole

Wildlife safaris, kid-level hikes, rafting on the Snake River

S’mores by the fire, stargazing with a guide,

My TOP PICK:  Brush Creek Ranch

2. Lisbon & Cascais, Portugal – Europe’s Best-Kept Family Secret

Lisbon’s historic center then Beachside villa in Cascais  both alkable, sunny, affordable, and packed with charm.

Pastéis de Nata, castle climbs, tile-painting workshops for kids.

Day trips to Sintra  (SIGH, fairy-tale palaces) or a dolphin cruise or surf on the gorgeous Atlantic.

My TOP PICK:  The Ivens

3. St. Lucia – Caribbean Chill with a Touch of Wow

Book at Family suite at a beach resort or private hillside villa with plunge pool overlooking the emerald isle.

Snorkel off Sugar Beach, attend a chocolate-making workshop at a local plantation, plunge into mud baths by the Pitons.

This vacation lends downtime with a view to bond with the babies or escape into your beach read.

My TOP PICK: Sugar Beach