Travel
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Hilton Hawaiian Village, Waikiki
Waikiki Beach Resort As we bid farewell to the holiday season, it’s time to reflect on one of Hawaii’s most iconic resorts: the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort. This sprawling 22-acre paradise has been a staple of Waikiki’s landscape since 1955, offering visitors a unique blend of Hawaiian culture, modern amenities, and breathtaking ocean views. A Rich History The Hilton Hawaiian Village stands on hallowed ground, occupying the site of the former village of Kālia. This area was once home to ancient Hawaiian aquaculture fishponds and later became part of the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Estate. It also holds significance as the childhood home of legendary surfer Duke Kahanamoku. The…
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Planning the Perfect Holiday Getaway with Your Family
The holiday season is a magical time to create lasting memories with your loved ones. At Holiday Rising, we’re all about embracing the festive spirit and making the most of this special time of year. While we usually focus on hosting and cooking, sometimes it’s nice to step back and let someone else handle the details. That’s why we’ve put together this comprehensive guide to planning the perfect holiday getaway with your family. From snowy mountain retreats to tropical paradises, we’ll explore a variety of options to suit every taste and budget. Winter Wonderlands For those who dream of a white Christmas, a ski resort getaway might be just the…
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Let’s Ball Out In Breckinridge at the Grand Lodge on Peak 7!!!
Breckenridge, Colorado. Welcome to the Grand Lodge on Peak 7, a luxurious ski resort nestled at the base of Peak 7 in beautiful Breckenridge, Colorado. This stunning mountain retreat offers an unparalleled experience for those seeking the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation in the heart of the Colorado Rockies. We had the most amazing time, and would love to share some info on this spectacular ski retreat!! The Grand Lodge on Peak 7 boasts a prime location that puts you right where you need to be to create amazing memories. Situated just 1.6 miles from the center of Breckenridge, this ski-in/ski-out resort provides effortless access to the slopes. With its convenient position…
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Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park: A Journey Through Fire and Time
Nestled on the Big Island of Hawai’i, Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park stands as a testament to the raw power of nature and the ever-changing face of our planet. Established in 1916, this extraordinary park encompasses two of the world’s most active volcanoes – Kīlauea and Mauna Loa – offering visitors a unique opportunity to witness the Earth’s geological processes in action. A Land Born of Fire Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park is a place where creation and destruction dance in an eternal cycle. The park’s landscape is a living laboratory, showcasing the birth of new land as molten lava flows into the sea and solidifies. This ongoing process has been shaping…
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This Quick Getaway spotlight vacation is none other than Disney World for Floridians!!!
Okay, those of you who have been following us for years now, know that Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista Florida is our go-to trip that along with changing other spots up remains an annual staple. For the last 40 years, our families have been planning year-long summer getaways that consist of grandparents and parents taking us kids and now we are all taking our kids for years now. Along the way, we have grown tremendously as a family and our needs have changed as well. There have been times when we felt more outdoorsy and stayed at Disney’s Fort Wilderness where we were able to get our extreme…
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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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Does the seven-year itch apply to vacation destinations?
Hmmmm. Let’s see, we have all heard of the marital tale of the seven-year marital itch where the shine wears off and the real work of partnership, communication, and acceptance kicks in. While some don’t experience this I wonder if this also applies in other areas or aspects of our lives. They say your taste buds for food change every seven years, how about your musical tastes, hobbies, interests, reading selections, or yes even vacation destinations? Our beautiful world is full of countless places to explore and exotic destinations to cross off of our list, however, some locations, at least for me are constants. I’m proud to say that there…
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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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It’s Vegas Baby!!
Las Vegas, Nevada Vegas baby yes, bright lights, no sleep, fast action and great times. Las Vegas, the once only bright light in the desert, is now surrounded by so many different activities and fun things to do that it’s not just for adults anymore. Did you know they’re letting kids in?! There’s so much action I don’t even know where to begin. From countless big name celebrity headlined shows like ever entertaining Usher experience , Adele, Carrie Underwood and more… and that’s just one aspect of it. You have gloriously shpaed and built resorts like the Venetian, MGM’s planet Hollywood, Caesars, Bellagio so many more. The famous Vegas strip…
