Adventure
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Nova Scotia
Let’s explore this beautiful Canadian Province. Nova Scotia is the most populous province in Atlantic Canada, with an estimated population of over 1 million as of 2024; it is also the second-most densely populated province in Canada, and the second-smallest province by area. The province comprises the Nova Scotia Peninsula, Cape Breton Island, and 3,800 other coastal islands. The province is connected to the rest of Canada by the Isthmus of Chignecto. This visually breathtaking Province is full of things to do like culinary trails, hiking, tidal Bore rafting, sailing, whale watching, wineries and so much more. Driving the coast is a spectacular gift for the senses!! Nova Scotia boasts so many amazing activities…
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Glorious Travel Butterflies!!
Is it just me, or do you also get so excited at just the thought of planning your next getaway? Whether it’s a short stay-cation at a local hotspot or a 10-day cruise of the Panama Canal, the thought of planning the excursion is almost as intoxicatingly wonderful as the experience itself! I get so excited, planning itineraries, mapping out favorite local hot spots, and thinking of immersing myself in a new culture. The overall experience is such a thrill, that it always provides just the right amount of glee, to hold me over until the next trip. When staying in that state of mind of excitement and gratitude looking…
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Let It Snow!!!
A few cool fun facts and benefits of the fluffy white stuff.. Okay, so most of you know I would much rather lounge on a sandy beach any day rather than be pelted with a snowball. And Although Hawai’i will always be home in our hearts, we have been able to appreciate the beautiful mountains and snowfalls in Denver and Boise. Being born and raised in the Great Lake State of Michigan, I have seen my fair share of icy cold winters and blistering winds but there are also some amazing joys that the snow brings as well. Aside from making snowmen, snowangels and igloos, a beautiful crisp white snowfall…
- Colin Loftus, Adventure, Appreciation, Holiday Rising, Inspiration, Lifestyle, Loft Travel Club, Love
Let’s Celebrate Colin Loftus!!!
Happy Birthday to the Coolest Superhero there is.
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All Aboard the Polar Express!!
Golden, Colorado Believe In the Magic! It’s that time of year when smiles are brighter, the air chillier and childhood memories are aglow with holiday cheer! I feel as if everyone can actually hear the Charlie Brown Christmas theme music with every step as if all childhood wish are possible with every shooting star. The sheer glee of the promise and hope that Christmas brings is contagious and full of wonder. There are certain staples that are stamped into my dna during Christmas time like, hot chocolate, holiday books, card games with egg nog and movies like Polar Express! Somethings never get old, like Christmas morning excitement, opening presents and…
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BOO! Who’s up for a little Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre?!?!
The Perfect Halloween Family Kick Off Game! So you already know that we absolutely love to host and have a great time with friends and family. We are constantly thinking of new dishes to serve, and games to play in order to entertain with flair. Well I must say that Colin has topped himself this time and blasted holiday Rising off into the stratosphere with his latest hosting feat. While hosting family during the beginning of fall, he told all of us who had broken off into little groups during the day while getting the full Denver tourism on to all convene at the house promptly at 5pm where and…
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Why I still believe in the Magic of Disney World and the impact of Walt’s extraordinary, courageous vision of dreaming big!
Disney World. Lake Buena Vista, Florida For years now…oh, and I mean years, way too many to count (but over 45), I’ve been blessed many times with the ability to go to the fabulous magical land called Disney World in Lake Buena Vista Florida. My older sisters’ were among the very first to grace the grounds along with my grandparents. They took the wonderful drive down I 75 to Disney in their RV from Michigan was still in my mother’s womb. Well, I must have carried the excitement, anticipation oh, and jealousy of not being able to attend this brand new world, because I certainly adopted all of the fascination,…
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Let’s travel to Crazy Horse Memorial
Black Hills, South Dakota. Time to get our Yellowstone on yes, I am so incredibly thrilled to be telling you all about one of my favorite spots and vacations in the entire world and that is none other than the Black Hills in South Dakota. I remember traveling to this wonderous place in my Grandparents RV as a child with my family and my Cousin Nate and I were mesmorized every second! The protruding sharp hills appeared to shoot up like daggers reaching for the heavens called our names as we rolled through each stop taking all of the majestic sights in. As we stopped and took in each famous…
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Delightful Denver!!
The Mile High City, Denver Colorado Let’s talk a little about the capital city of Colorado. Denver , is located in the South Platte River Valley, Just east of the front range of the Rocky Mountains. It’s downtown district is immediately east of the confluence of Cherry Creek and the South Platte River, which is about 12 miles east of the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. It is named after James Denver, a governor of the Kansas territory. It is also called the Mile High City because its official elevation is exactly one mile, 5280 feet above sea level. A quick cool fact is The 105th median of west greenwhich, the longitudinal reference for the MST (mountain standard…
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Finding Your Travel Tribe Vibe!
There are so many sights to see and cultures to explore, why not dsicover them with friends or loved ones who are also seeking adventure! Everyone enjoys getting out and exploring the world with a good crew. It lifts your spirits to make new discoveries with those you love. seeing new thing from other perspectives and eyes can be a brilliant way to recharge and find a great work life balance. Recently my lovely nieces and thier friends had the time of thier lives on a European vacation that culminated in a Beyonce concert in Scotland! They exclaimed that Scotland was the suprise hit of the trip and would love…
