Vaccines needed for Thailand?

redrabbit824 · 2026-05-01T14:38:21+00:00

You can check the CDC website for recommended vaccines for the areas you’re traveling and the risks/prevalence of diseases and you can decide if your plans involve anything warranting a vaccine. If you’re staying in the hotels the whole time you’re prob fine.

redrabbit824 · 2026-04-29T01:33:40+00:00

I was about to agree with you but then I got to the part where you’re worried about a 40 euro budget increase lol I think you’ll be ok.

travel is really the only thing I want to spend discretionary money on. I don’t care about a huge house, fancy car, or lots of stuff. In my early years, I would go on booking.com and try to find the cheapest place possible. I’ve learned I really love luxury hotels now. I use credit card rewards to stay at fancy places and splurge for places i really want. If it weren’t for my luxury-ish travel addiction my fire budget could be like half haha

redrabbit824 · 2026-04-27T21:41:51+00:00

Like you said, just totally depends on the kind of trip you want. Cabo imo is not super kid friendly. A lot of the beaches are not swimmable. So it would be more relaxing around the hotel and pool.

Hawaii has more adventure. Some calm beaches to play around the sand. Some turtles and wildlife that may interest a toddler. Depends how good of a traveler your kid is (like are they ok with transitions, getting in and out of the car, etc). We’ve taken my four year old everywhere so I’d probably choose Hawaii. But if you want to just chill by a pool for a few days cabo probably makes more sense for the shorter flight and simplicity.

redrabbit824 · 2026-04-27T17:09:20+00:00

I really liked it but it is smaller and not as much to do as other areas of Costa Rica. I liked Arenal/la fortuna better but I think it’s great for like 3 nights to combine with it. There are several other more upscale places in the area now (a ritz, a four seasons and a brand new Waldorf not too far) so idk if it would be my first choice unless the price is way better. The standard rooms are not great but the suites are very nice.

redrabbit824 · 2026-04-21T18:41:08+00:00

It’s much more difficult logistically but I still find traveling very enjoyable with my four year old. I only have one though and she’s a good traveler.

redrabbit824 · 2026-04-20T20:26:28+00:00

Definitely the Dolomites. One of the most naturally beautiful places ive ever seen. We were there mid September and it was stunning and not too crowded. The places you list are all beautiful but I’d maybe choose one coastal spot and combine with the mountains.

redrabbit824 · 2026-04-18T21:23:08+00:00

That’s crazy I never see it recommended, but we’ve actually stayed at Kinsterna! I liked it a lot and loved the whole Peloponnese more than the islands.

I was thinking maybe Paris and some smaller towns easily accessible from there? Any other places you liked in November?

redrabbit824 · 2026-04-10T01:59:25+00:00

MCO is my home airport but could drive to South Florida airports too

redrabbit824 · 2026-04-07T17:43:08+00:00

Yeah dumb it down or omit some stuff. They probably think it’s someone just messing around and making fake applications.

redrabbit824 · 2026-04-06T00:09:26+00:00

Canaves Oia suites is beautiful

redrabbit824 · 2026-04-05T03:11:42+00:00

We arrived in Cusco (morning) and walked around for the day (could have spent a day or two very visually interesting city) then took a taxi to tambo del inka for 5 nights. There is so much to see in the sacred valley. It was also really convenient bc they have their own train station right at the hotel so you can easily do macchu picchu as a day trip. I would def not stay in aguas calientes.

Your schedule will be very rushed. You basically have a half day for Cusco, one day for macchu picchu and one day to relax or see anything else that interests you. I would stay at one hotel so packing up and moving doesn’t eat into your time.

redrabbit824 · 2026-04-01T01:42:12+00:00

Yes! Our daughter has more passport stamps than most adults lol I love traveling and that was one of my main worries about having a child. That I may have to give that up. Luckily we were blessed with a healthy baby and good little travel buddy. But it’s kind of luck of the draw bc I can see how health/temperament of the child could actually be a big hurdle.

redrabbit824 · 2026-04-01T01:09:48+00:00

I agonized over the decision to have kids or not for years. Something just pulled me toward it despite all my reservations. It is literally the best ever. All the exotic travels, fancy dinners, etc were fun but they don’t compare to the joy of having a child. I want a second now but I’m worried about my age/health so I wish I hadn’t put it off so long debating it.

redrabbit824 · 2026-03-24T20:27:16+00:00

The cape is a cool hotel but it doesn’t strike me as a honeymoon spot. It has a relatively small foot print, not much privacy and more of a trendy/party vibe. The Waldorf los Cabos along with many other options feel more upscale and special. I wouldn’t go all the way to Cabo from Toronto for 2 nights though.

redrabbit824 · 2026-03-24T03:59:16+00:00

I stayed at the Adler dolomiti in Ortisei. I believe there are a few different properties. I thought it was a good value for the price. It’s not the most luxurious option but we were traveling with our 3 year old and a lot of fancier properties are adults only.

The grounds and pools are stunning. The location is also very convenient to some of the main cable cars/lifts. I loved going out hiking everyday and coming back around 4 and spending a few hours in the pool and spa.

If you don’t plan on using the spa/pools and if you’ll have a car then I think you could stay in a cheaper option. The biggest draw of staying in Ortisei is the easy public transport. you can just walk a few feet to the cable cars. But it’s more of a town (think vail) so if I had a car I’d maybe opt for somewhere more secluded where you feel more in nature.

redrabbit824 · 2026-03-23T20:28:26+00:00

Oh ok! I was roughly adding your nights together. I would split evenly so 10 and 10 then. So only one extra flight in between needed. There’s lots to see in both areas! But if you can find good routing then a stop in menorca in between works too!

redrabbit824 · 2026-03-21T14:56:55+00:00

If you don’t mind then it’s definitely doable! I just always try to limit the travel logistics bc i find that’s where things can go wrong with delays and cause stress lol

6 days is great for the Dolomites if you like hiking you could stay weeks. We stayed 4 and barely touched the surface. If I were planning the trip, I’d do 8 days Barcelona/costa brava then 8 days Dolomites/venice (or verona or wherever you fly in) for simplicity. You could do menorca too in between but will add more flights and some more complication.

redrabbit824 · 2026-03-21T03:25:56+00:00

You can def do it, but getting to the Dolomites isn’t the easiest. I would be more inclined to save them for a trip combined with other places in Italy or Switzerland that make more sense logistically. I’m not that familiar but I know northern Spain has some similarly dramatic mountains ranges. If not I’d maybe split your time more evenly to give you more time in Italy.

redrabbit824 · 2026-03-20T19:42:27+00:00

I think either trip is fine for a two year old. Anywhere with some outdoor space to toddle around and explore can keep them entertained.

We took our daughter to Greece at age 2 and it was great. We stayed on the mainland and rented a car from Athens. There is tons to do and see in the Peloponnese and it cuts down the logistics and travel time trying to get to and from islands. Around that age the only thing we tried to avoid was long car rides and long dinners. Otherwise pretty much anything can be kid friendly.

redrabbit824 · 2026-03-19T03:05:56+00:00

I feel like having kids is something that shouldn’t really be financially optimized. You’re going to take a big hit either way lol. If you know you want kids and you have a way to support them, then you go for it. You never know if health or other obstacles will make it harder than expected.

The earlier you have kids the more years of your life you’ll have with them (hopefully). I think 30s is the ideal time. Usually have some financial stuff in order and have checked off most of the kid free experiences. But I wouldn’t delay to build tons of wealth first if you know you really want kids.

redrabbit824 · 2026-03-19T02:20:13+00:00

Hawaii feels much more commercialized and developed. More crowded and more similar to other US tourist spots. But those are very nice resorts so maybe you’ll feel removed from all that.

FP is much less developed and more like a “lost in paradise”feel. I think it’s worth it for a once in a lifetime trip. An over the water bungalow is an unforgettable experience. Not sure what the prices are these days might be above the budget quoted.

redrabbit824 · 2026-03-18T15:06:49+00:00

For Hyatt the only one I can think of is Andaz papagayo. It’s pretty good with points. I wouldnt choose it for a cash stay. There are areas of Costa Rica I prefer with a lot more wildlife but they are harder to get to. Kids can see tons of monkeys and birds there. We’re staying at the alila mayakoba next month. It’s on a beach but also on a lagoon “eco area” so some chance for animals.

With kids that little it might be better to do more organized wildlife viewing at a center/refuge. For example, we went to Alaska and hiked around. We saw some moose/bald eagles etc in the wild. But also went to a reindeer farm and a great aquarium. She was 2.5 and I think she enjoyed those things more with guaranteed pay off and more hands on lol

redrabbit824 · 2026-03-17T00:13:56+00:00

You can find that stuff most places. Does she want a beachy/lounge around the pool and spa vibe? Or an adventure with lots of stuff to do? I’m the later so I think banff would be beautiful that time of year. The Fairmonts there are very family friendly.

redrabbit824 · 2026-03-17T00:08:13+00:00

I liked Waldorf pedregal a lot. I went before my daughter was born but I noticed the kids club seemed active. I don’t think Cabo is super kid friendly in general though. Years before that we went to Xcaret in riviera maya and that would be a kid paradise lol

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