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    Caribbean Escape: Our Couples-Only Vacation to St. John, USVI

    June 20, 2025

    St. John Getaway: A Kid-Free Caribbean Escape We Absolutely Loved For the first time in years, we took a trip without the kids! And while I know my kids would have adored St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands, this adults-only getaway with my husband and a few friends was exactly what we needed—relaxing, scenic, and filled with great food and adventures. Getting There & Getting Around We flew into St. Thomas, then took the ferry over to St. John. From there, we picked up our Jeep from Sunshine’s Jeep Rental. The Jeep definitely wasn’t in showroom condition, but it…

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    A Mother’s Day Weekend in Sedona: The Perfect Girls’ Getaway

    June 20, 2025

    Sedona is truly one of those places that takes your breath away—and it made the perfect setting for a Mother’s Day weekend escape! I planned a relaxing and adventure-filled trip for a group of seven moms and daughters, and it absolutely delivered. Just a quick and easy 2-hour drive from the Phoenix area, Sedona feels like a whole different world. Where We Stayed We rented a cozy Airbnb near the Bell Rock Vortex, which made for a peaceful base away from the crowds—though it’s worth noting that traffic into downtown Sedona is almost always heavy, so plan extra travel time…