In September 2022, we flew across the pond for one last hoorah of a European adventure before our baby girl arrived. We chose Sardinia, Italy for a few reasons: · we had never been · it would be a relaxing beach vacation · Sardinia has some of the most beautiful, clear water in the world.

As a travel photographer, I believe the hotel we stay at is a huge part of the experience so, especially when in the mediterranean, I always look for a hotel with a spectacular view. The resort we stayed at in Sicily was maybe my favorite beach view yet!

2021 was coming to an end and we didn't want the holiday blues set in, so right after Christmas, we jetted off to Jamaica for 5 days. We booked this trip very last minute but from my research, it seems that Jamaica doesn't have a ton of resort options and even less that are adults only. We stayed at two resorts during our quick trip, so here's the rundown...

We all have that traveler in our life that is hard to shop for. This year, we've got you covered and our top 5 picks are under $50!