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Unforgettable Moments: Top 10 Best Couples Activities at the Four Seasons Punta Mita

Unforgettable Moments: Top 10 Best Couples Activities at the Four Seasons Punta Mita

We visited the Four Seasons Punta Mita, nestled on the pristine Pacific coast of Mexico, with our two (2) kids. With its luxurious accommodations, breathtaking scenery, and a plethora of activities, this resort offered endless opportunities to create unforgettable memories together.

 Thanks to the Kids for All Seasons (KFAS) program, we were able ensure our kids were safe and entertained while enjoying some much needed adult time. Here are ten (10) of the best couples’ activities to enjoy during your stay in paradise.

A Parent's Paradise: Kids for All Seasons Program at the Four Seasons Punta Mita

A Parent's Paradise: Kids for All Seasons Program at the Four Seasons Punta Mita

As parents, finding the perfect balance between family time and moments of relaxation can be nearly impossible while vacationing. Typically, going on vacation with our kids simply means caring for them in a different location. However, our recent stay at the Four Seasons Punta Mita exceeded all expectations, thanks in large part to their exceptional Kids for All Seasons (KFAS) program. This thoughtfully designed program provided our children with endless fun and adventure while giving us the freedom to enjoy some well-deserved downtime.

14 Delicious Thanksgiving To-Go Options in Houston

This holiday season, those seated around our dinner tables may be fewer than in years past. Although we may not be able to enjoy our relatives home cooked delicacies, never fear many local eateries are offering take out meals or a la carte items to supplement your holiday meal. Here is where to grab delicious takeout meals in Houston this Thanksgiving:

  1. Central Market Holiday Hotline

    This year, Central Market is offering three (3) complete meals, plus best-selling sides and deserts. The minimum order is $70. The Oven-Roasted Turkey Dinner includes all-natural oven-roasted turkey breast, savory cornbread dressing, green beans with toasted almonds, whipped russet potatoes, turkey gravy, cranberry sauce and brioche rolls. This dinner comes in two serving sizes – 4 to 6 people starts at $99.99 or 6 to 8 people starts at $139.99. Alternatively, the Smoked Ham with Apricot Ginger Dinner, which serves 6 to 8 people and includes hickory smoked ham with apricot ginger glaze, savory cornbread dressing, green beans with toasted almonds, whipped sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce and brioche rolls. This dinner start at $149.99. Finally, the Herb-Encrusted Beef Tenderloin Dinner serves 6 to 8 people and starts at $249.99. The herb encrusted beef tenderloin with herb au jus includes whipped russet potatoes, jalapeno pecan dressing, green beans with toasted almonds and brioche rolls.

    In addition to the dinner offerings, Central Market is also offering a la carte offerings, which include: bread & rolls, dressings & stuffings, gravy & sauces, soups & salads, tamales, vegetables and various assorted deserts.

    Orders can be picked up between November 23rd through November 26th. Order online here or call the Holiday Meals Hotline at 713-386-1785.

  2. Ragin Cajun

    If you are looking for a Cajun Fried Turkey, there is arguably no better offering than at Ragin Cajun.

    The Traditional Package includes a Cajun fried turkey, holiday gravy, dinner rolls, cornbread dressing, green bean casserole and pecan pie. This package ranges from $140 (serving 6 to 8) to $310 (serving 24 to 30 and includes 2 Cajun turkeys). The Deluxe Package includes a Cajun fried turkey, holiday gravy, dinner rolls, Mandola Caesar salad, cornbread dressing, mashed potatoes, jambalaya, red beans and rice, peach cobbler and pecan pie. This package ranges from $200 (serving 6 to 8) to $525 (serving 24 to 30 and includes 2 Cajun turkeys). Finally, the Cajun Package includes a Cajun friend turkey, holiday gravy, cornbread, sweet potato soufflé, dirty rice, gumbo with rice, bread pudding and rum sauce. This package ranges from a small package at $165 (serving 6 to 8) to a large package at $410 (serving 24 to 30 and includes Cajun fried turkeys).

    Ragin Cajun is also offering various traditional and non-traditional items including a tur-duck-ens, salads, cornbread & dressing and various sides.

    Order online here or call 713-623-6321. There is a $10 deposit for all orders. Pickup as late at November 25th.

  3. Brennan’s

    This year, Brennan’s partnered with Feges BBQ to offer a Smoked Turkey. The Brennan’s BBQ Smoked Turkey Package costs $325 and includes a smoked turkey, three (3) sides of your choice, a desert of your choice, a quart of gravy, two (2) quarts of turtle soup and a quart of cranberry sauce.

    Additionally, Brennan’s is offering various traditional and non-traditional a la carte items. And the pies de resistance, bulk cocktails serving 6 to 8 starting at $50.

    See Brennan’s Thanksgiving menu here. To place your order, call 713-522-9711. Orders must be submitted by noon on November 17th with pickup on November 24th or November 25th.

  4. Mikki’s Soulfood Café

    Looking for a Soulfood feasts? Look no further than to Mikki’s Soulfood Cafe.

    The Turkey Dinner Combo includes a turkey, green beans, cornbread dressing, candied yams, giblet gravy and dinner rolls. This dinner comes in two serving sizes – 3 to 4 people starts at $89 or 6 to 8 people at $149. The Ham Dinner Combo includes green beans, cornbread dressing, candied yams, giblet gravy and dinner rolls. The dinner comes in two serving sides – serving 3 to 4 people starts at $89 or serving 6 to 8 people starts at $159.

    Various a la carte items and desert selections. Additionally, Mikki’s is offering an assortment of Daiquiris 30 gallon.

    See Mikki’s Soulfood Menu here or call 281-568-5115.

  5. Ouisie’s Table

    This year, Ouisie’s Table is offering three (3) meat selections served with choice of two (2) sides and one (1) desert. Garlic & Pepper Crusted Prime Rib sliced and served with three sauces – Aioli, Tarragon Mustard and Horseradish Cream. The meat, choice of two (2) sides and one (1) desert feeds 15 to 25 people and costs $350. However, if you want the meat only, the cost is $275. Honey Glazed Ham with your choice of two (2) sides and one (1) desert feeds 20 to 25 and costs $175. If you only want the Ham, the cost is $80. Finally, Roasted Turkey with Gravy with your choice of two (2) sides and one (1) desert feeds 10 to 15 and costs $175. If you only want the Roasted Turkey, the cost is $80.

    The a la carte sides each serve 10 to 12 and each cost $50. Ouisie’s Table is even offering their award winning biscuits sold by the dozen.

    See Ouisie’s Table Thanksgiving menu here. To place your order, call 713-528-2264. Order will be ready for pickup on November 25th.

  6. Turkey Leg Hut

    The Turkey Leg Hut has a Catering Menu that will knock your socks off! Get a full pan of 20 Turkey Legs – traditional recipe starts at $200, the flavored recipes start at $240 and the stuffed turkey legs start at $300.

    See a full catering menu. To place your order, call 832-787-0770.

  7. Backstreet Café

    Backstreet Café is offering a la carte items allowing you to pick and chose exactly what works for your family. Select from an Apricot-Mustard Glazed Spiral Ham, Butternut Squash Soup, Wild Mushroom Soup, Sweet Potato Gratin, and so much more.

    See Backstreet Cafe’s full Thanksgiving menu here. To place your order call 713-521-2239.

  8. Rainbow Lodge

    Rainbow Lodge, Houston’s local game eatery, does not disappoint with the game options for Thanksgiving.

    Roasted Meats are cooked medium rare. Rule of thumb for the following offerings is 1½ pounds per person. Whole Beef Tenderloin weights approximately 4 pounds for $159; Whole Venison Lion weights approximately 4 pounds for $229; Whole Bison Tenderloin weights approximately 4 pounds for $349; and Garlic and Rosemary Rack of Lamb serves two (2) for $79. Whole Roasted Turkey with turkey gravy serves 8 to 12 people for $120. Alternatively, a Whole Roasted Turkey Breast with turkey gravy bone in and skin on serves 6 to 8 for $100. Finally, the Bird offerings – Whole Grilled Texas Quail for $16 (includes two per order); Seared Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breast for $16; Whole Roasted Duck serves 2 for $49; and Whole Roasted Pheasant serves 2 for $45.

    Rainbow Lodge also offers seasonal sides that serve 4 for $14 each. In addition, select from three (3) outstanding desert – Croissant Bread Pudding with whiskey sauce, Banana Cream Pie with toasted meringue and chocolate shavings and Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie.

    Finally, there are various lodge classics being offered as well.

    See Rainbow Lodge’s full Thanksgiving menu here. To place your order, call 713-861-8666 at least 48 hours in advance of pickup. Pickup between November 24th thru November 26th.

  9. The Breakfast Klub

    Each package starts at $65 and includes Smothered Turkey Wings, seasoned rice, dressing, one choice of side and your choice of bread. Breakfast Klub is also offering an assortment of sides for $12 each and desserts.

    Orders must be placed by Monday, November 23rd at 2 PM. See The Breakfast Klub’s full Thanksgiving menu here. To place your order, call 713-524-9901 or email catering@thebreakfastklub.com.

  10. Grace’s

    Grace’s Thanksgiving Feast includes turkey, dressing, sides, cranberry sauce, rolls and pumpkin pie. The Feast serves 4 to 6 and starts at $100. Alternatively, Grace’s offers meals for four (4), which includes salad, one entrée, two sides and a gallon of ice tea starting at $79.

    Order by November 24th at 713-728-6410.

  11. Carrabba’s - The Original

    Although not offering an official Thanksgiving meal package, Carrabba’s has Family Meals that serve up to 5. If you are looking for a traditional feast, look at sister restaurant Grace’s.

    See Carrabba’s Family Meals menu here.

  12. B&B Butchers

    For those who want to “cook” for Thanksgiving, try the brined & ready to cook turkey starting at $6.99/lb. For all others (me included), a pre-cooked smoked turkey starts at $7.99/lb. B&B is also offering a Roasted Prime Rib, which includes au jus, pommes puree and Yorkshire pudding. Two offering sizes – a whole prime rib serves 10 to 12 and starts at $550 or a half prime rib serves 5 to 7 and starts at $300.

    Traditional sides are also offered in three offering sizes – small (serves 4), medium (serves 6) and large (serves 8). Finally, three (3) house bakes pies – pumpkin, pecan and apple crumble) start at $55 each.

    See B&B Butcher’s full Thanksgiving menu here. To place your order, call 832-767-4828. Orders are available for pickup from Tuesday, November 24th thru Thanksgiving Day at 4 PM.

  13. Killen’s Barbecue

    Killen’s offers some of the states best BBQ, so it does without saying that a Killen’s smoked turkey would be divine! This year, the packages includes a smoked turkey, two (2) quarts of stuffing, two (2) quarts of green beans, two (2) quarts of bread pudding and rolls and starts at $175. The turkey only starts at $75.

    Place orders online here.

  14. Junior League

    The Junior League offers complete meals for $250 serving 10 to 12 or a la carte items. The complete meal includes a 22 lb. roasted turkey, cornbread dressing, giblet gravy, mashed sweet potatoes with brown sugar and pecans, corn casserole made with bacon and sour cream, cheesy broccoli rice casserole, cranberry-orange relish, dinner rolls and two pies (one pumpkin and one pecan).

    Place orders online here or call 713-622-5965.

Cuba Essentials

Entry & Exit Requirement

 
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  • Visa Requirements: US Travel to Cuba remains prohibited, unless you obtain a license from the Department of Treasure OR your travel falls into 1 of 12 authorized travel categories. Consult with Department of Treasury or Travel Agent.

  • Passport Validity: Must be valid at the time of entry

  • Blank Passport Pages: At least two (2) blank pages

  • The export of Cuban convertible pesos (CUC) is strictly prohibited, regardless of the amount.


Time Zone

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  • CDT (Cuban Daylight Time)

  • Daylight savings time is observed

  • Time Zone Difference

    • New York: No time difference

    • Houston: CST + 1 hour

    • Los Angeles: PST + 3 hours


Currency

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  • Cuban peso (CUP) and Cuban convertible peso (CUC)

  • All currencies have a 3% exchange fee. USD has an additional 10% tax upon exchange. Tip: Before leaving the US, convert USD to Canadian Dollars to avoid the additional 10% tax on USD conversion.

  • U.S credit and debit cards are not accepted.

  • Bring enough cash to cover ALL expenses during your stay.


Language

 
  • Spanish

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Health, Safety & Security

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  • Emergency Number: 106 (Police Department) & 105 (Fire Department)

  • Security Environment: Relatively stable and with a strong military and police presence.

  • Crime: Increased property and violent crimes against tourists, which are opportunistic. Tourists should stay vigilant.

  • Air Pollution: Classified as serious due primarily to emissions from trucks, buses and automobiles built before 1959.

  • Health: Diarrhea is common among travelers. Travelers are advised to wash hands, drink bottled water and avoid uncooked street foods.


Food & Water

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  • Is water is safe to drink? No

  • Food Do’s:  

    • Eat food that is well done and served hot

    • Eat fruits, nuts and vegetables you can peel

  • Food Don’ts:

    • Eat raw, uncooked, or cold meats, poultry, fish, seafood or eggs

    • Eat bush or game meat


Transportation

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  • Colectivos/Almendrones/Shared Taxis

  • Private Taxi

  • Bici Bus

  • Intercity Bus


Accessibility

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  • Cuba has limited accessibility

India Essentials

Entry & Exit Requirement

 
 
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  • Visa Requirements: For U.S. Citizens, planning to stay no longer than sixty (60) days, apply for an electronic travel authorization at least four (4) days prior to arrival in lieu of applying for a tourist visa at an Indian embassy or consulate.

  • Passport Requirements for U.S. Citizens:

    • Valid for at least six (6) months beyond date of visa application.

    • At least two (2) blank passport pages.

  • Other Requirements:

    • Possession of satellite phones is prohibited

    • Currency in excess of USD $5,000 must be declared


Time Zone

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  • IST (Indian Standard Time)

  • Daylight savings time is NOT observed

  • Time Zone Difference

    • New York: EST + 9 hours and 30 minutes

    • Houston: CST + 10 hours and 30 minutes

    • Los Angeles: PST + 12 hours and 30 minutes


Currency

 
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  • Indian Rupee

  • USD is NOT accepted

  • Cash is more widely accepted

  • In larger cities like Dehli and Mumbai it is more common to find retailers that accept debit and credit cards. With Visa and Mastercard being more widely accepted. Larger retailers, hotels and restaurants may accept American Express and Discover.


Language

 
  • Hindi (majority)

  • Bengali (minority)

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Health, Safety & Security

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  • Emergency Number: 100

  • Tourists crimes are opportunistic and occur mostly in the major cities of Dehli, Mumbai and Bangalore.

  • India has 21 of the world’s 30 cities with worst air pollution.


Food & Water

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  • Is water is safe to drink? No

  • Food:  

    • Eat street food with caution. Only eat piping hot food from street vendors

    • Beware of any sauces as they can be made with tap water and may be sitting out for a while.

    • Stick to well populated eateries


Transportation

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  • Train & Bus

  • Ubar & Ola, think Uber

  • Metered Taxi (Radio Taxi)

  • Private Transfers

  • Motorbikes & Scooters

  • Rickshaws (Tuk-Tuks)


Accessibility

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  • Moderately accessible; however, the people are very kind and will often offer assistance .


Electricity

 
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  • India uses 230 Volts, 50 Hz alternating current as the power source. 

  • Plugs and sockets have either grounded / earthed 3 Pin connections (Type D) or ungrounded 2 pin connections (Type C). 

  • The two pin plug is also called the Europlug. It has two round 4 mm (0.157 in) pins.

Authentically India: Inaugural Trip to India

Early 2020, I took my first trip to India. Although not my first trip to Asia, I was very excited about the opportunity for another adventure.  I was looking forward to the new sights, sounds, smells and tastes.

 

From Houston, I flew to the Dubai International Airport (DXB) and from DXB I flew into Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in Delhi. Although I was transiting through DXB and landed very late at night, many of the stores were still open. It is always a pleasure to transit though DXB because no matter what time you arrive, you will still find a plethora of dining and shopping options. All of the retailers and advertisers in DXB featured international companies. The most prominent foreign advertisements featured the car brand Chery and notably did not include any Dubai based businesses. I found time to rest and dine at the Ahlan Lounge by way of DragonPass. Lounges are always a welcomed retreat while traveling as you can often find massage chairs, unlimited drinks, and deceptively delicious buffet options. After a couple of hours of relaxation, it was time to hop on my flight for the final leg of the journey. 

 

 My arrival to the modern airport in Delhi generated immense excitement and delight for the dual treasures of completing a marathon flight and the opportunity to explore a new and exciting land.  Deplaning was smooth sailing until I reached the utter chaos and cacophony of the mandatory health screening, which was temporarily being staged in front of the passport control queues. The ill organized screening, immigration and customs clearance took nearly four (4) hours. There were lots of hiccups, for example, in order to get through immigration one had to complete two (2) forms; however, no one knew where to get the forms or what to do after waiting in long lines. This resulted in hundreds (if not thousands) of exhausted disgruntled passengers, causing many people to push, shove and skip lines. After undergoing health screening, which simply encompassed having my temperature taken, I was free to go to yet another set of lines for passport control. The entire ordeal was very stressful and was arguably worse than that 20+ hour flight. But alas I made it out of the airport and to my transportation. 

 

Transportation in Delhi is an experience in and of itself. Driving in Delhi can best be described as organized chaos -  no one drives in his or her  lane and the traffic is literally all over the place. Motorists constantly blow their horn. I later learned that motorists honk to warn other motorists of their presence, but horn blowing is also used as a form of aggression, i.e., road rage. Traffic laws did not appear to be strictly enforced, rather lane demarcations, stoplights and signs were merely suggestions and not mandatory. It was typical to see  bicycles on major thoroughfares, as though the bicycles were cars. You could even find cows on and or near the road along with lots of litter.

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 The food was the jewel in the crown of my trip. During my trip, I was able to completely avoid beef and pork as neither were readily offered. I found traditional and modern restaurants like Sutra, which had an open-air balcony, a dance floor, and local Indian bar food staples. Fly Dining, a more upscale restaurant offering, is a 24-seat restaurant  suspended from a Crane was a welcome shift in typical restaurant options.The authentic cuisine was deliciously diverse. I tried foods such as Malabar fish curry, diced chicken in black bean sauce, jal jeera, mirch ka salan, pasta in saffron sauce, Shanghai cauliflower, moong dal halwa, and black lentils.

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 Despite what one may hear and read about Delhi, my lodging options were always excellent. From the more familiar J.W. Marriot to the lesser-known Fortune Inn Grazia, lodging never disappointed. Hotels were well equipped with gyms, pools and decent bars and restaurants. 

 

Security was one thing that was quite different in Delhi. At the airport security officers walked around with AK47 rifles. This was not an unfamiliar sight, as I quickly learned. At hotels and nicer restaurants, I would frequently see guards behind militarized fences with AK 47’s.  I must admit that it was quite an experience to have lunch and have militarized security forces walk by with full battle regalia. I didn't know if the threat was that great or if it was overkill but in any case it was quite an experience.

 

 In all, my trip to India opened up new doors of enlightenment and I am glad that I visited Delhi and experienced the food, culture and people. I look forward to visiting the country again. There is no much more I want to see and experience.

 

 

 

 

Hong Kong Essentials

Entry & Exit Requirement

 
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  • Visa Requirements: For U.S. Citizens, a tourist visa is not required for stays under 90 days.

  • Passport Requirements for U.S. Citizens:

    • Valid for at least one (1) month beyond stay

    • At least one blank passport page for entry stamp

  • Other Requirements:

    • Adequate funds to cover stay

    • Evidence of outbound transport


Time Zone

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  • HKT (Hong Kong Time)

  • Daylight savings time is NOT observed

  • Time Zone Difference

    • New York: -12 hours

    • Houston: -13 hours

    • Los Angeles: -15 hours


Currency

 
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  • Hong Kong Dollar (HK$)

  • USD rarely accepted

  • Credit & Debit Cards are widely accepted at major tourist attractions.

  • At smaller stores, restaurants, and hotels, only cash is accepted.

  • ATMs typically provide the best exchange rates


Language

 
  • Cantonese (majority)

  • English (minority)

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Health, Safety & Security

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  • Emergency Number: 999

  • Low crime rate

  • Mace, pepper spray, stun guns and other self-protective weapons are ILLEGAL

  • Air pollution is a visible concern on most days of the year 


Food & Water

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  • Is water is safe to drink? Yes

  • Food:  

    • Only eat piping hot food from street vendors

    • Avoid buffets

    • Stick to well populated eateries


Transportation

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  • Land transport comprises the MTR (Mass Transit Railway), taxis, buses, minibuses and tramways (only on Hong Kong Island).

  • Water transport comprises ferry services between Kowloon and Hong Kong Island, and to the Outlying Islands.


Accessibility

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  • Barrier-free travel is now widely available in Hong Kong.

  • There are a range of accessible accommodations, activities, attractions and services, as well as other convenient ways to travel.

7 Tips for the Solo Female Traveler


From time to time, I find myself traveling solo, primarily for work. Regardless of whether I'm familiar with my travel destination, my senses are still heightened because of the perceived vulnerabilities of women alone. Over the years I’ve developed some useful tips and tricks when traveling alone.

1. No first floor rooms. Many hotels offer rooms on the first floor. From a security perspective, I avoid first floor rooms at all cost. The first floor may seem convenient, but the reality is that it possess many security threats, including multiple entry points into your room. Think about windows, doors and balconies. Before arriving at a hotel, either research the hotel to understand whether first floor rooms are offered and specifically request a room on any floor other than the first floor.

2. Request a room near the elevator. Ask for a room near the elevator. Be careful to specify that you do not want the room next to the elevator, due to increased noise, but you want to be fairly close to the elevator. You don’t want to have to walk down long corridors alone, it’s unsafe and scary.

3. No room near stairwell exits. These doors are frequently remain unlocked and are usually accessible starting at the lobby with no true security. Meaning a guest or non-guest can walk into the lobby and access a stairwell have access to all floors of guest rooms.

4. Request two room keys. By requesting two keys, it gives the illusion that you are not in fact a long.

5. Request non-adjoining rooms. On a recent solo trip to San Francisco, I had a room with two adjoining room doors. Obviously this was not an ideal situation, but to mitigate the concern I placed the luggage rack and my luggage against one of the two door. Sometimes mitigation is the only option you've got.

6. Request a room on a different floor as the gym, pool or club. Random people up and down corridors at all times of the day is not refreshing. And it’s definitely not safe.

7. Be smart. Do not broadcast via verbally or on social media about your solo travel plans. Hotel staff always ask why your traveling, don’t be afraid to lie. I do! I’ll say business and my husband is tagging along.

Solo traveling can be empowering, exhilarating and stressful simultaneously. Just be smart, pay attention to your surrounding and have a wonderful time.

A Mother’s Work is Never Done: International Travel with a Sick Spouse and a Sick Baby

Because I'm an overachiever, I decided that my son’s first trip out of the state of Texas should be to an international destination, Puerto Vallarta to be exact. It seemed easy enough, plan in advance and take all of the baby ammo needed, i.e., diapers, wipes, toys, pack and play, food pouches, clothes, etc. Because I am also a planner, I ordered and received all of the necessary baby travel related items prior to departure - with the exception of the food pouches which were delayed in transit and received upon our return back to the states – side eye Amazon Prime 2-Day Guaranteed Shipping. Otherwise we were locked and loaded and ready to go! 

The best laid plans.

Two days before departure, my husband was diagnosed with a sinus infection requiring antibiotics. Prior to the diagnoses, my husband thought it a good idea to share his uncovered sneezes with the family. Considering my son had recently completed a round of antibiotics for a sinus infection at the beginning of the week, I was pissed and distressed. But at this point I was still unshaken. 

The day before departure, I had a jam-packed day at work – meetings with various high level executives and a mile long to do list. At 8:40 AM, my phone rang and it was the school. I was in the middle of a negotiation, but this was my child so I picked up, assuming I would be notified that my child had scratched himself or some other insignificant act had occurred. Unfortunately, I didn't hear the words that I had expected, i.e., Michael is okay, but we wanted to inform you...insert minor or insignificant item here. Rather the voice on the other end informed that my child had a 101.8 temperature and had to be picked up immediately. I dropped everything. My husband was able to secure an appointment with our pediatrician and I whisked him off to the doctor. 

After a brief examination, it was quickly determined that he just had a cold. The pediatrician gave the green light for Puerto Vallarta. (A few months prior she had given the red light for the zoo, so I think she was trying to make it up.)

 That night, my son was mopey and clingy - both very uncharacteristic. I agonized all night whether we should stay in town or go to Mexico. The next morning, I decided that if anything went wrong that it was only a two-hour flight back home. 

So we went. As it turns out the fever, the mopiness and the clinginess were induced by his two front teeth pushing through. By Saturday, he was back to being a happy healthy baby and fun was had by all. 

 Fun was ultimately had by all, but mommy was exhausted beyond measure having to take care of a sick husband and baby while in a foreign country. And as expected, mommy returned home with a sinus infection.   

14 Days of Toddler Breakfast Ideas for Parents on the Go

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day – it sets the tone for the remainder of the day. To that end, I try to ensure my toddler has a hearty yet healthy breakfast to start his day. However, as a working mom, time is not always on my side. So, I have compiled 14 visual depictions of quick easy toddler breakfast ideas for moms on the go.

Idea #1: Bagel, pineapples and oatmeal

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Idea #2: Blackberries, pineapples and oatmeal

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Idea #3: Bananas, peach yogurt and oatmeal

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Idea #4: Peach yogurt, apple sauce and fruit salad (bananas, grapes (sliced in fourths) and strawberries)

The fruit salad consists of bananas, grapes (sliced in fourths length-wise) and strawberries (sliced in fourths length-wise).

The fruit salad consists of bananas, grapes (sliced in fourths length-wise) and strawberries (sliced in fourths length-wise).

Idea #5: Peach yogurt, strawberries and waffles

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Idea #6: Banana nut muffin, fruit salad and peach yogurt

Fruit salad consists of strawberries and blackberries.

Fruit salad consists of strawberries and blackberries.

Idea #7: Peach yogurt, banana nut muffin and a banana

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Idea #8: Peach yogurt, fresh mandarin oranges and a croissant

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Idea #9: Banana nut muffin, blackberries and strawberry yogurt

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Idea #10: Strawberry yogurt, bananas and waffles

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Idea #11: Peach yogurt, fresh mandarin oranges and whole grain waffles

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Idea #12: Peach yogurt, strawberries and oatmeal

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Idea #13: Blackberries, strawberries and oatmeal

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Idea #14: Blueberry muffin, strawberries and peach yogurt

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Bonus Idea: Bananas, raisins and oatmeal

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