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Almost 100% of the travel that we do is as a family and we love it that way, but the truth is, Pete and I have never taken a vacation together. Never. That is 17+ years of talking about taking a honeymoon, about dreaming of a tropical getaway together, and of us changing our minds because we know how short the time we have the kids with the kids is before they are off creating their own life as adults. You can see how I flip flop here right? I mean it sounds amazing to spend a couple days together as adults, but the guilt always felt like it would be too much if the girls weren’t with us to experience it all.
But then something changed in my mind. I looked through our pictures and I saw that not only did we have very few pictures together, but when we did they were most definitely not taken in tropical locations. We are finally going to change that.
See this picture below? Emmy took it two years ago when we were in Turks & Caicos on a family vacation. This picture is going to be recreated on another tropical island in a week, just Pete and I!
The big question is… where are we going?
We have no idea! This kind of adds to the excitement too. I do know that it will be just Pete and I and we will be transported to this mystery location on board one of our favorite airlines, Southwest! I have a couple dream vacations in mind for us. They are Aruba (remember my goal of visiting all the places in the song Kokomo?), Nassau Bahamas, or Punta Cana! I mean anywhere we can finally take that vacation together would thrill me.
The anticipation is getting the better of me, and I can’t wait to see where we are going and share it when we find out live on our Facebook page on December 2nd at 9am PST.
Beautiful beaches… we are coming for you! We aren’t the only ones taking an awesome getaway! There are 11 others going to other super secret surprise destinations. You can follow their journeys here!
We will also be sharing live during our vacation using the hashtag #SouthwestPassport, so be sure to follow along!
I am so jealous. Have a wonderful time. Its so important to have alone time with your spouse.
That is so fun! I can’t wait to read all about it. You guys always take the best trips!
I am jelly like Smuckers! That sounds like it’s going to be a great time. I can’t wait to read all about it.
It sounds like you guys are going to have a great time. Wherever you go, I can’t wait to hear all about it. Yay!
I have been to both Aruba and Punta Cana… but the sad thing is. We never remember to take pictures. We just go and enjoy ourselves. When we get home, we wish we had pictures.
Have a wonderful time and don’t forget to take lots of pictures.
I hope you and your hubby have the best of times! I would love of my husband and I could finally take a honeymoon after ten years of marriage, lol.
Wow, what an awesome trip and giveaway. I can’t wait to follow your adventure.
Oh this must be so exciting. It’s nice to have some time away somewhere nice! This will be so much fun.
That is absolutely awesome!! I wish I could do this with my hubby! We always go with the family too. I would love the anticipation of the surprise!! I can’t wait to see where you go!
Oh my goodness how exciting, here’s hoping you might get to one of your dream locations! I shall be looking out for the big announcement!
I am so excited to find out where you are going. I look forward to reading all about your adventure. This is an amazing giveaway. I would love to win and get away.
What an exciting surprise! I booked a vacation to Cancun for just my husband and I earlier this week and can not wait to get away.
How exciting!! I can’t wait to follow along on your trip!!!!
I’m super excited to find out where you guys are going! It’s going to be a great surprise
Sounds like you are in for an amazing adventure together. Can’t wait to read more about your exciting vacation destination.
Traveling with our love ones is one of the most precious moments and unforgettable memories.
What a fun idea. Would love to be surprised for a destination. Ive always said that tour companies or airlines should offer that to everyone… a total surprise trip.
It is so good to have a vacation with our hubby once in awhile. Remembering your happy moments and creating new wonderful memories.
How exciting! I haven’t been on a getaway with my husband in 17 years either. I’ll be living vicariously through you. Can’t wait to see where you end up!
I have never taken a honeymoon or vacation with just my husband either. I don’t count moving out of state as a vacation. LOL . Enjoy your trip and I can’t wait to hear about it.
Oh girl, I’m so excited for you! I can’t wait to find out where you’re headed. Tropical vacations are so relaxing and so invigorating.
This sounds so exciting! Congrats! A tropical vacation right now sounds so nice!
Silvia
My husband and I were just talking about going to an exotic beach island place somewhere. We do it every 1-2 years. We went to Cozumel, Mexico 2 years ago, and we’re looking to go to Costa Rica next year. This sounds like so much fun. Enjoy your trip or I hope you enjoyed your trip!
Oh my, how exciting! I am dreaming of the beach right now and how I wish my husband and I can just go.
I’m pretty sure I can squeeze in a suitcase. I’ll pay baggage fees and all. haha!
This is so great! I love that you are getting away with just your hubby, this will be a great trip for y’all!!
That’s awesome! It’s always nice to get the chance to getaway just the two of you! I can’t wait for updates and I hope you guys have a lot of fun!
Oh wow! Sounds like so much fun! I would love to take a vacay with my hubby!
Oh how lovely! I hope you have a really nice time together x
Good for you two. I need a few pictures with my husband in a tropical local. I need to enter this contest. I would love to walk down a white beach with my hubby.
YAY! That’s exciting! I think we need to plan a getaway without kids soon. 😀
Wow, that is exciting! Hope you have a wonderful time. 🙂
Oh I would SO love to go to Turks & Caicos!!! Its on my dream board!
I hope that you enjoy your trip with Pete. I can’t wait to find out where you are going. I would love to schedule a trip like this with my husband. We went on a cruise for our honeymoon and it was amazing.
I look forward to hearing more! I love your photos and can’t wait to see what the future holds!
What an amazing giveaway!! My husband and I haven’t been on a vacation since our honeymoon! WE have been away for the odd weekend, but we really need to take time for us! 11 years is too long! lol
That is so awesome! I really would love to go on a tropical vacation right now. I haven’t been away on vacation in years!
That sounds so wonderful. I haven’t had a real vacation ever. I could really use one though. It would be nice to be able to spend some time with just my husband on a nice tropical vacation.
I’m so jealous. I wish I were going with you. Bon voyage!
How lovely! We did this last year and went to San Francisco, just the two of us. It was very fun and relaxing to be without the kids for a few days.
This sounds like so much fun! Enjoy your trip, can’t wait to see where you go.
Wow, what an exciting adventure! I have not been away with my hubby for the past 25 years of marriage. It is about time we go somewhere just the two of us!!
My husband and I just got back from Cuba…yes, Cuba! It was a wonderful trip and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It made me fall in love with my husband all over again!
That is so fun! I can’t wait to read all about it. I can’t wait to enter!
I am so excited for you but a little jealous! I can’t wait to hear all about your trip.
I am in desperate need of a vacation with my hubby. A getaway would be perfect right now!
I could totally use a tropical vacation! Soon the weather will get cold and snowy and i will need one even more!
How incredible for you! I desperately need a vacation with my husband and no phones or internet! This is a fantastic giveaway.
Ah I am so jealous! I cannot wait to hear about your trip. I love reading about your travels!
Guess I’ll take a crack at the cards also. My wife and I managed to sneak away for a three day weekend for new years eve last year and that’s the only thing we’ve done alone since I got out of the Army. It was great, you’ll love it.