Lens and a Passport - Independent Contractor of Pink Pineapple Travel Co

05/31/2026

Reading inspires wanderlust. Agreed? Want to share a book that inspired you to travel somewhere?

05/29/2026

Would you pose on Reinebringen in Lofoten, Norway for this selfie? I can help get you there by air or cruise. Then you're on your own!

05/29/2026

Not travel related but super helpful for parents this summer. We are 4 days in and I've already received "We're bored!"

Sharing this helpful info I received from
Here are four things every working parent needs to hear this summer:
1. Stop being the cruise director.
Somewhere along the way, we started believing a good summer means a fully scheduled summer. Maybe we have that wrong.
Our kids need unstructured time. Boredom is not a problem for you to solve. It's a muscle for them to build. So when your kid says, "I'm bored," here's your new line:
"I wonder what you'll do about that."
Not mean. Just calm and curious. Then walk away. They will figure it out. And every time they do, they get a little more capable.

2. Say it once. Then stop talking.
If you're repeating the same thing over and over, the nagging isn't working. And if you're sick of saying it, they're sick of hearing it.
Set the expectation once, make the consequence clear, and let them own it.
If they miss it? No lecture. Just: "No problem. You can try again tomorrow."
My friend and therapist Michelle Gambs taught me that phrase, and it is magic. It keeps you calm, keeps them accountable, and takes you out of the enforcer role. Her word of warning: keep the emotion out of it. If you say "no problem" with lots of attitude, you'll ruin it. (eek)

3. Screens are a privilege, not a right.
Technology is designed to be addictive, and your kids have less self-control than you do. (I have a 10-minute daily limit on Instagram, and I am still tempted to blow past it.)
You have to place yourself between your kids and the addiction. It's thankless and necessary.
What helps: don't introduce screens early in the day (Michelle says it will wreck the rest of the day), never pair screens with meals, and make the boundaries clear up front.
The line I’m working on in our house: "This is a privilege. You manage it, you get it tomorrow. You don't, it won't be available. No problem."
No lecturing. Just a calm reset.

4. Summer is your chance to teach, not just survive.
Your kids have more capacity than we give them credit for. My 17 and 14-year-old are cooking dinner once a week this summer. They plan the meal, order the groceries, and figure it out. Will the kitchen be a disaster? Yes. Will the meat be done, and the green beans be raw? Probably. But they're building a skill they'll carry forever. And it frees up an evening for me to play pickleball. I'm not mad about it.
Pick one skill per kid and let the summer be the classroom. Laundry. Cooking. Sewing on a button. Managing a budget.
Remember, it’s our job to raise capable adults. Let’s teach them some things.

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05/27/2026

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05/27/2026

It’s pool season in —from high‑energy day clubs to peaceful poolside retreats, craft cocktails, and elevated bites—where will you be soaking up the Strip this summer? 🌴💦

05/26/2026

New ship. New itineraries. Same, industry-defying, adults-only luxury. Step aboard Brilliant Lady, the newest addition to our award-winning fleet of lady ships, as she travels across North America. After an iconic inaugural voyage through the Panama Canal and up along the ruggedly beautiful West Coast out of Los Angeles, Brilliant Lady will be sailing through the serene waters of Alaska starting at the end of the month. Join her on her journey and take in the breathtaking beauty and wonderful wildlife of the final frontier.

05/25/2026

As one of Italy's most fashionable cities, Turin's stunning architecture is clearly an inspiration. The Princess Isabella Bridge over the Po River is a testament to this. Go for the fine wine and food, and stay for the sights.

05/24/2026

In Zaandam, a picturesque Dutch town near Amsterdam, stands the surprising Inntel Hotel on the banks of the Zaan River. Its facade is composed of 70 traditional houses. There's even a nod to The Blue House, a painting by Claude Monet when he was in town in 1871, at the very top. Contact me now for information on this eclectic part of the Netherlands, including this unique hotel.

05/20/2026

Believe it or not, the entire island pretty much looks like this. Guessed where? It’s Kaua’i (aka the Garden Island), and it’s Na Pali Coast. This pretty island also has more miles of sandy coastline than the other Hawaiian islands.