Travel
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Wonder & Awe At WonderWorks!
WonderWorks – Orlando, Florida If you find yourself in Orlando, have done all the parks but still have a few days to kill before you need to head home, take a day and visit WonderWorks. We were fortunate and so excited to spend the day at Wonderworks to celebrate a birthday with dear family friends. It was a magical day that we will never forget. There were so many incredible things to see and do. From morning until evening (literally, it closes at 8 pm mon-Fri and 11 pm on weekends) There are science puzzles, riddles and fantastical things galore to do! You could easily spend the entire day and…
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Time For a Spectacular Staycation Getaway!!
Gaylord Palms Resort Orlando Florida Everyone needs a getaway sometimes in their lives. Yes, even the ones that stay on permanent holiday need to get a way from everything and just let your hair down from time to time. Right in the heart of the Orlando action, Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center welcomes guests to an upscale, one-of-a-kind experience only minutes from Disney, Universal, and all the other Orlando theme parks and attractions. They offer an exciting lineup of family-friendly activities and entertainment so you know, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Explore four-and-a-half acres of indoor garden atriums, nine award-winning restaurants, bars, world-class Spa, and a state-of-the-art fitness…
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Let’s All Cheer For Disney Springs!
Lake Buena Vista, FL – Walt Disney World Hooray for the glorious transformation of Disney Springs!! What once was Downtown Disney, has gotten a chic and charming facelift and WE ARE HERE FOR IT!!!! Disney Springs is an outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment complex at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, near Orlando. The complex opened on March 22, 1975, and has been expanded and renamed over the years. The new even more family-friendly free Disney area has been upgraded with a warm look and plenty of new restaurants, shops, and activities galore. From the wonderful world of Disney shops, Lego stores, and even awesome fine…
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Volcano National Park, Hawai’i
If you are traveling to Hawaii, you are obviously in for a long trip. It’s a good thing they haven’t built the bridge yet as it seems it might be a long drive. Also, it’s not closer to Japan than California – in case that needed to be cleared up. If you are going to commit to making the long commute, the best thing you can do is give yourself plenty of time to visit every island. Each island has its own feel, and each one is totally unique from all the others. Really, you can spend an entire vacation on each island if you wanted but then you are…
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Travel Tips For Hotel Stays
Stay Stress-Free and Joyful while vacationing in small spaces For families that are constantly on the go like ours, it is essential to not only plan out your trips in advance, but also to plan for your stay in your hotel, resort, RV, or Airbnb selection. It is essential to come prepared with your own tools for keeping your place clean and your heads cool. Traveling with young children can be stressful, and that’s especially the case if you plan on staying at a hotel and sharing a room with your kids or extended family. So pack your travel kits, grab your Lysol and let’s get into a few tips…
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Halloween Around The World
Grab your mask and let’s talk about the culture of Halloween and its traditions… Although most Americans spend Halloween dressing up and trick-or-treating, other countries have their own celebratory rituals. Here are a few Halloween-like traditions from around the world we thought you’d be interested in. SAMHAIN // IRELAND AND SCOTLAND Ireland has been considered the birthplace of modern Halloween with its origins stemming from ancient Celtic and Pagan rituals and a festival called Samhain, or Samhuinn (end of the light half of the year), that took place thousands of years ago. Today, both Ireland and Scotland celebrate Halloween with bonfires, games, and traditional foods like barmbrack, an Irish fruitcake…
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Exploring Sleeping Bear Dunes, MI
The Legend A mother bear and her two cubs, were out in the night looking for food in Wisconsin. There was a big forest fire, and the only way to get out of it was to swim across the great Lake Michigan. The cubs and the momma bear started swimming, and the next morning the momma bear made it to the other side of the lake. She rested on a high bluff looking for her cubs. Unfortunately, the cubs both drowned, but the momma bear continued to wait, hoping her cubs would show up. Unfortunately, they never did, but instead, two islands were formed where the cubs were laid to…
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Getting In Tune With Nature
There is nothing like fresh morning air. We deeply enjoy early morning walks where we carve our own personal time to commune with nature and our surroundings. Every place we have lived and traveled we have immensely enjoyed exploring the neighborhoods, trails, woods and wildlife. Although each location has been beautifully unique, the one constant in all is a peaceful joy when taking morning walks or jogs. Taking a deep breath, inhaling the possibilities of the day, and reflecting on the great joys, and blessings of life keeps us centered, focused and recharged. Observing nature tends to keep us grounded and opens our eyes and hearts up for the true…
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Support The National Park Trust
Aloha – I’m Ace. I am 11 years old, and in the 6th Grade. Beautiful Hawai’i is my home, however I split most of my time also in Florida and Colorado in between traveling with my fun family. I love playing basketball and baseball and exploring the outdoors with my little brother Kingston. Maybe you’ve seen me hosting an episode of PBS Hawaii (no big deal), maybe you have seen me in a video honoring Senator Mazie Hirono for the National Park Trust, or maybe you have seen the Youtube Channel that my brother and I run. Either way, today, I want to talk to you about The National Park…
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Beautiful San Juan Puerto Rico
There are plenty of options when visiting San Juan, Puerto Rico. We happened to take a family cruise vacation that left out of the port there a few years back. Our time in San Juan was phenomenal. We toured the famous cobblestone streets, shopped, gambled in the casino, and really enjoyed our trip to one of the famous forts. It was affordable yet fantastic. We certainly can’t wait to return to see the rest of this beautiful island. However, if you are visiting San Juan, here are a few interesting and fun ways to spend your time. Gotta Go Back In Time! Get Transported Back In Time and visit the…
