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Our #1 recommendation: a snorkeling swim buoy dry bag that keeps valuables dry, provides a float when you need a rest, helps boats see you, and makes it easy to spot your loved ones in the water.

View the snorkeling swim buoy we use on Amazon here.

Child wearing goggles and a white t-shirt with a graphic, kneeling in shallow water, holding one hand up and extending the other while posing underwater, with waves and sunlight above.
Book cover titled "The Magic" by Rhonda Byrne featuring a mystical glowing open book emitting sparkles, with a background resembling a textured, cosmic surface.

Learn how to make gratitude a daily practice in your life. This book is also a wonderful audiobook to listen to at night or while driving. Click the image above to order the book, or click here to view the audiobook that is available through Amazon Audible.

An iPhone with a protective case and waterproof pouch, both branded with 'SeaWing,' resting on a wooden surface.

No fancy underwater camera needed. I take the majority of my snorkeling photos and videos with my phone. These Seawag cases have not failed us yet. View color options here.

A striped black and white inflatable float in the ocean, partially submerged in clear turquoise water, with a distant island and a blue sky with scattered clouds in the background.

Our favorite space-saving float rolls up small and fits easily in a suitcase. It sits low in the water so it’s great for relaxing and snorkeling. This 4-in-1 Hammock float we purchased from Amazon rolls up to the size of a paper towel roll and is perfect for the pool or calm Caribbean sea.

Bottle of Elderberry Tonic with elderberries and warming spices, herbal supplement, USDA organic, alcohol-free, 8 fl oz, sitting on snow.

Locally made here in Union, Maine, we never travel without these apple cider vinegar tonics. Helps with the digestive issues that arise while traveling. Our favorite flavor is this Elderberry tonic that also supports the immune system. Click the image above to view all Herbal Revolution products on Amazon or order the Elderberry  here.

The cover of a book titled "Quiet" by Susan Cain. The subtitle reads "The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking." The cover features a large red and orange speech bubble with the quote "Superbly researched, deeply insightful, and a fascinating read" attributed to Gretchen Rubin. It also mentions that the book is a #1 New York Times Bestseller.

Learn “the power of introverts in a world that can’t stop talking”. Discover the advantages of being an introvert and your unique gifts you bring to the world. Click the image above to purchase the book on Amazon, or buy the audiobook in Audible here.

This is one of my favorite Caribbean travel hacks, especially for island driving, planes and boat days. I avoid medications like Dramamine due to side effects, so I rely on these acupressure wristbands.

A blue waterproof bag and a light blue tumbler with a black lid are placed on a tan stone poolside surface. The background shows a swimming pool with clear water.

I was so excited to find this dry bag purse! It is big enough to carry your phone, keys, money and sunblock, but small enough to carry as a purse. This item has saved the day on catamaran trips when we needed to swim to shore. See all the fun color options here on Amazon.

A white portable handheld fan with the brand name "Tego" printed on it, placed on a wooden surface with a charger and cable nearby.

Our phones are our lifelines when we travel. Taking lots of pictures and videos while on excursions can drain your battery quicker than you are used to. For on the go charging, I bring my power bank everywhere. Check it out here.

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A KLM airplane flying very low over a beach, with some people walking on the sand and in the water below, and buildings in the background.