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I had made preliminary plans for a trip to San Francisco, but I had made extra care to make sure they were all ones that I could cancel without penalty. Once I had booked the flights to Los Cabos we knew we weren't going to San Francisco. Fisherman's Wharf HotelFirst up to cancel was the… Continue reading April 2019: Los Cabos Planning – Canceling San Francisco
We were going to need a car. There isn't much in the way of reliable public transport in the area. Taxis seem to be expensive and may be hard to find when you need them. Renting a car seemed like the best option. Searching for RatesI first checked out Hertz.com for rental rates there. I… Continue reading April 2019: Los Cabos Planning – Car Rental
This was going to be a short stay for us. It would only be 4 nights and 5 days. We wouldn't be able to get the 5th night free if we used Marriott points. We were definitely looking to stay in a Marriott due to the benefits we would get from my wife's status as… Continue reading April 2019: Los Cabos Planning – Hotel
We had a destination but didn't have the exact dates we could fly. We were still waiting for the final spring socccer schedule to make sure we didn't miss any important games which we believed would be on one of the Sundays but we didn't know which one. As it got to be about a… Continue reading April 2019: Los Cabos Planning – Flights
We had figured out at the end of summer 2018 that we were headed to Dubai for February vacation, but we hadn't settled on a destination for April vacation. April vacation is a little more constrained because the kids have soccer and other activities that can more easily conflict with going on vacation. For example… Continue reading April 2019: Where to go for Spring Break?
Our youngest had a birthday coming up and we gave him the choice of having a birthday party with his friends or going to Great Wolf Lodge. He decided on Great Wolf Lodge so we had a quick trip to plan! What is Great Wolf Lodge?For those that aren't familiar with the chain, Great Wolf… Continue reading May 2019 Quick Trip: Great Wolf Lodge – Planning
We had made our reservations the previous summer and were really looking forward to the trip. As April began the reality of the trip being so close started ramping up our excitement. About a week before we left, our youngest got sick. The Family BugThere's always some flu or cold bug going around school and… Continue reading April 2018: London – Pre-Trip Uncertainty
Since we were flying Norwegian, we would definitely have to pay for our luggage. When I purchased the tickets I pre-paid for 2 checked bags in each direction. Since we could also each bring a carry on we could plan for that if we needed extra room. Positioning Flight LuggageLike me, my dad can pack… Continue reading April 2018: London – Packing
There is no shortage of things to do in London. While most big cities have a number of museums, historical sites, and must see attractions, London takes it to the next level. MuseumsThere is every type of museum you can think of in London. From those centered around artifacts (British Museum), art (Tate Modern), history… Continue reading April 2018: London – Activities Planning
Luckily my wife and I had each been to London before. As a big and modern city we knew there were a lot of transportation options. We also knew we'd need to figure out cell phone coverage during the trip to help us get around. Cell PhonesDuring our trip to Rome a few months prior… Continue reading April 2018: London – Logistics
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