Comments on Les Filles Giada et Cairo: My Top 3 Most-Wanted Family Escape for 2010

ooooh Syria for sure!! I've been dying to go there...

2010-02-07T12:11:39.856-05:00

ooooh Syria for sure!! I've been dying to go there ever since my cousin came back with the most amazing stories. If you go to the Old City, be sure to get icecream from one of the oldest and apparently the best icecream shop in the world.
You'll also see some of the oldest churches in the world, one of which John the Baptist is buried in :)

I would never think Syria..thanks for sharing. I a...

2010-01-14T11:56:17.593-05:00

I would never think Syria..thanks for sharing. I am bookmarking for future travels!

let us know if you end up choosing antigua - there...

2010-01-09T23:07:04.658-05:00

let us know if you end up choosing antigua - there was this one hotel we check out that seemed incredibly kid friendly with a large play structure near the huge pool with relaxing spots for the parents to sit and watch

Hi, I recently returned from an intense Guatemalan...

2010-01-09T18:54:32.777-05:00

Hi,
I recently returned from an intense Guatemalan adventure, and am itching to give my opinion! Antigua is a beautiful city and I would say reletively child friendly as the majority of the town is suited for tourists. Tikal is extremely hot and humid and the trip itself (to El Peten)takes an extra measure of patience;) Lake Atitlan is incredible, and the photos speak for themselves. Lastly, ChiChi, the market town, is chaotic and semi-stressful for the tourist. After reading your blog, though, I have no doubts that you and your husband are able to conquer Guatemala after the adventures you've already been on. Best of luck deciding!

Seeing I am a sucker for natural beauty (as in bea...

2010-01-08T12:04:32.746-05:00

Seeing I am a sucker for natural beauty (as in beauty in nature ;) Capetown looks absolutely G-O-R-G-E-O-U-S.

What fabulous choices!! I love the idea of South A...

2010-01-08T09:17:42.648-05:00

What fabulous choices!! I love the idea of South Africa but also Guatemala. I have just heard so many wonderful things about the country - I have a friend who toured all of Central America while she was living in Honduras after college and she has gone back to Guatemala twice since.

From the way you desdribe them, all sound leisurel...

2010-01-07T22:22:31.991-05:00

From the way you desdribe them, all sound leisurely fun and "safe" which is the exact opposite of how I perceived them. Security being a primary concern of mine when travelling with kids, I'd go with first option as South Africa seems to be safer, relatively speaking, with the World Cup coming up and knowing more people who visited and returned home safely.

Of the three you listed, I've only been to South A...

2010-01-07T12:39:03.982-05:00

Of the three you listed, I've only been to South Africa. It is beautiful, but it's also every bit as dangerous as people say and families are easy targets. I witnessed a mugging while in Pretoria and when we had a photoshoot in Cape Town, our TV producer (a female) was held at knifepoint in broad daylight, then wacked on the head with a blunt object (she was silly and didn't let go of her bag, thankfully our creative director punched the guy in the face). OF course it's not all bad... but considering you're traveling with an infant, you probably want to be extra careful. I'd definitely also stop by Krueger Wildlife Park.

To me, Syria sounds very intriguing, so I'd pick that!

I chose South Africa! Lemme just say I find you...

2010-01-07T08:19:27.027-05:00

I chose South Africa!

Lemme just say I find you so brave for even thinking of traveling with a toddler and a newborn.

You know, South Africa was never on my radar till ...

2010-01-06T20:53:57.628-05:00

You know, South Africa was never on my radar till I start to read your blog. So I vote for South Africa. :)

Now, that's settle. Can you plan a trip for me? Gosh! All your plans look so amazing. :)

South Africa would probably appeal more to the kid...

2010-01-06T20:37:27.220-05:00

South Africa would probably appeal more to the kids :) but make sure you take a "side trip" back home before your RTW and discover the newest resorts -- Escaya and Ananyana in Bohol, water rafting in Cagayan, Misibis Raintree in Albay, and the popular El Nido Palawan.

Being that one of my very good friends just return...

2010-01-06T16:14:51.495-05:00

Being that one of my very good friends just returned from South Africa (and now I am dying to go), I choose Door #1!

Hi! I haven't been to any of those places, but I t...

2010-01-06T15:12:52.475-05:00

Hi! I haven't been to any of those places, but I think you should also consider Costa Rica. It seemed to be quite family-friendly when I was there. The nature & wildlife there is awesome, but there isn't too much in the way of cultural attractions, which I know is important to you... Maybe Belize (which I haven't been to), would also be worth considering...

I use Aleppo soap - thought I recognised the city ...

2010-01-06T11:48:22.393-05:00

I use Aleppo soap - thought I recognised the city name :) I think all 3 places sound incredible!

I'd say South Africa but perhaps the World Cup wil...

2010-01-06T10:07:59.740-05:00

I'd say South Africa but perhaps the World Cup will make it too busy and expensive to be ideal. I'll go with my second pick, Syria.