Traveling to Lake Como With kids View this post on Instagram A post shared by liz stanford | travel (@spenditlikestanford) Lake Como, Italy with kids. Now that’s not something you hear every day. I will admit, traveling to the beautiful destination with a little one in tow is a journey, but it was one that was filled with so many great memories. We chose to stay in Bellagio and travel to different towns each day. Fortunately, the lake has a great ferry system (more on that later) making traveling from town to town a breeze. Most travel to Lake Como for the breathtaking scenery, charming ..read more

Top Things to Do in Milan, Italy View this post on Instagram A post shared by liz stanford | travel (@spenditlikestanford) Ah, Milan, Italy. What a beauty. The Stanford’s headed out on our first international trip as a family of three with Milan as our first destination. The city landed on the front end of our trip before we headed out to Lake Como and it was such a perfect first stop before heading into a relaxing vacation. Like most older cities, Milan is full of things to do and has such a vast amount of history to take in which makes it a great city for those who are looking to be u ..read more

MY FAVORITE BABY TRAVEL ESSENTIALS Traveling with a baby is a whole new world for first time parents. Even for frequent travelers like B and I, our first trip with Meyer was such an eye opener and I have so much more respect for parents that travel with their kids. Once you factor in the stroller, the car seat and a pack ‘n play, babies need to pack so much more than adults do. Traveling the first time with your little babe can feel a bit overwhelming, but there are a few items that have made our travels easier with Meyer. Take a look at my favorite baby travel essentials. SHOP BABY TRAVEL E ..read more

Summer in Lake TAHOE View this post on Instagram A post shared by liz stanford | travel blogger (@spenditlikestanford) Our very first trip with our son, Meyer, was to Lake Tahoe and it was one I will never forget. A summer trip to Lake Tahoe ended up being the perfect place to take our newborn. We were able to take him hiking, experience his first Lake day and pool day and just enjoy the outdoors on this trip. He will never remember it but my husband and I will never forget. Lake Tahoe is such a beautiful place to visit so no matter if you are here for the winter to ski or for the summe ..read more

MYRTLE BEACH FAMILY VACATION View this post on Instagram A post shared by liz stanford | travel blogger (@spenditlikestanford) As my life is evolving with my son, I find myself looking for family friendly destinations more and more. While I hadn’t thought of Myrtle Beach as a destination to visit, Bryan’s side of the family decided to take a trip out there and it surprised me as a great family friendly beach town. Myrtle Beach is definitely touristy, but that’s what makes it such a great destination for families. There’s so much to do and the kids will love it. You can relax by the beac ..read more

View this post on Instagram A post shared by liz stanford | travel blogger (@spenditlikestanford) Best things to do during Christmastime in new york New York City at Christmastime is beautiful and if you add in some snow, it is a truly what Christmas dreams are made of. It seems like all the stores and restaurants get into the holiday spirit. Even the New Yorkers are in a brighter mood despite having to deal with the masses of tourists invading their city. Bryan and I loved our time visiting the city at this magical time of year and I hope this guide will help you enjoy your time, too ..read more

View this post on Instagram A post shared by liz stanford | travel blogger (@spenditlikestanford) A Perfect itinerary for a LONG WEEKEND IN MONTAUK, NEW YORK A long weekend in Montauk, New York is just the way to spend a perfect summer in the Hamptons. Montauk is the eastern most tip of the Hamptons and even gets the name “Montauk: End of the World” because of it’s location. You’ve probably heard of this summer destination from a New York friend who visits every summer or you might have seen your favorite influencer visit or you’re like me and love watching Summer House. Mo ..read more

TRAVEL ITINERARY TEMPLATE Planning a trip can be overwhelming at times. If you are unsure where to start or how to start planning a vacation of your dreams, I’ve made your life a bit more simple by providing the travel itinerary template I use for all of my travels. It’s a simple google sheet template that will be able to keep all of your travel information in one place including hotel and rental car information, restaurant reservations and activity confirmation numbers. You can instantly download the travel itinerary template below! DOWNLOAD THE TEMPLATE happy travels, liz stanford for trave ..read more

a 5 day mallorca itinerary View this post on Instagram A post shared by liz stanford | travel blogger (@spenditlikestanford) Mallorca or oftentimes referred to as Majorca is one of the Balearic Islands of Spain. While it’s the biggest island of the four, it’s still quite drivable making it easy to see all the amazing beaches and attractions in just 5 days. The Spanish gem has been a bucket list destination of mine for a few years because it reminded me of Greece after seeing pictures of their crystal clear beaches. But, once I did more research on the destination and realized it has so m ..read more

A travel guide to Greece is not complete without some island hopping, a Mykonos beach party or eating at the best restaurants in Santorini, Greece. Figuring out exactly how you’ll spend your Greece vacation can be as difficult as deciding what to do when there, though. After you’ve determined the islands you’ll be visiting, you’ll need to decide what part of the island to stay on. Mykonos and Santorini both offer neighborhoods for every type of vacationer with different attractions and nightlife. Everyone seems to have an opinion on what the “best” neighborhood is, but deciding where to stay ..read more