10/03/2026
Have you ever had to cancel or change a vacation because of weather or safety concerns? 💔
Because that’s exactly where we are right now.
We were supposed to be headed to the beach, but with red flag and double red flag conditions, we made the decision to change our plans.
For anyone who doesn’t spend a lot of time at the beach, those flags matter. Red flags mean dangerous surf and rip current conditions, while double red flags mean the water is closed to the public.
And as much as I hate canceling a trip, this is one of those situations where safety has to win.
There’s also another layer for our family. My special needs girlie doesn’t really understand beach warning flags or why the ocean could be right there in front of her but still be completely off-limits. So instead of putting her in a situation where she can see the water but not understand why she can’t get in, we decided it was better to pivot altogether.
This is one of those reminders that travel plans sometimes have to change, even when you’ve been looking forward to them.
So I’m curious:
🌊 Have you ever had to cancel or change a trip because of weather?
💛 How did you explain the change to your kids?
✨ Did you find a fun backup plan that helped save the weekend?
Travel doesn’t always go exactly as planned, but sometimes the best choice is knowing when to change the plan. 🖤
