Vacation packages for family

I’m not a huge fan of Christmas — I feel like a holiday that was originally fun and well-intentioned has evolved into an expensive, stressful and guilt-inducing ordeal.  I honestly wouldn’t mind if it was skipped altogether. Being away from home for Christmas was a no-brainer — and, believe it or not, this was my first Christmas outside of Massachusetts! I wasn’t sure where I’d be for the holiday.  Cambodia, definitely.  But Battambang?  Siem Reap?  Sihanoukville?  What about in transit? But come on…I couldn’t really spend Christmas Day on a 12-hour bus ride out of spite! I would create my own Christmas, a stress-free Christmas, and I would do it in a place that I adored: the amazing town of Sihanoukville! What did I love most about Sihanoukville?  Lying on the beach with a book while getting a foot massage.  Dancing all night at JJ’s.  Most of all, meeting new friends.   In Sihanoukville, you meet friends more or less constan...

If you already know everything about Angkor Wat and/or you are thinking about doing something different while in Siem Reap, Cambodia – I got you covered. Although the temples throughout Siem Reap are a must-see and extremely spectacular, there’s so much more to the culturally-rich Cambodian city that is often forgotten about! When I visited Cambodia, I was a bit “temple-fed-up” and I wanted to experience other things besides Angkor Wat. If you feel the same or if you’ve seen the temples already, here are the best things to do in Siem Reap besides temples.   Browse local experiences in Siem Reap »     Tour the Lotus Farm     Take a tour explaining the production process that results in the rare, luxurious fabric made from the lotus flower. Aside from the incredibly unique views of the green and pink flowers, learn about the fabric that plays a large role in the national eco-friendly clothing movement. Price: $2 entry fee How to get there: Take...