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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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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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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…
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Beautiful Belize
Belize is a nation on the eastern coast of Central America, with Caribbean Sea shorelines to the east and dense jungle to the west. Offshore, the massive Belize Barrier Reef, dotted with hundreds of low-lying islands called cayes, hosts rich marine life. Belize’s jungle areas are home to Mayan ruins like Caracol, renowned for its towering pyramid; lagoon-side Lamanai; and Altun Ha, just outside Belize City. Belize is known for its pristine jungles and rainforests. These moist, forested regions serve as the home of jaguars, tapirs, crocodiles, ocelots, more than 500 species of birds, and thousands of flowers Belize is also famous for it’s amazing waters and snorkeling. The premiere destinations…
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The Beauty of Barbados!
Barbados is an eastern Caribbean island. Bridgetown, the capital, is a cruise-ship port.Around the island are beaches, botanical gardens, the Harrison’s Cave formation, and 17th-century plantation houses like St. Nicholas Abbey. Barbados is an island country in the Lesser Antilles of the West Indies, in the Carribean region of the Americas, and the most easterly of the Caribbean Islands. Its capital and largest city is Bridgetown. The beautiful beaches, cultural vibrancy and delicious food captivates (especially the fish specialty) The national food of Barbados is Cou Cou and Fried Flying Fish. What is flying fish Barbados? Flying fish, which are common to most tropical seas, are found in the warm…
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Beautiful Wine Country
Nova Scotia Canada?!? For many, when you think of wine and vineyards you immediately think of rolling hills in Europe, Sunny Napa Valley in California or maybe even South Africa, for many many in the know, there is a region in the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia Canada, that is a destination treat not to be missed. Yes indeed, in Bear River, you can discover Nova Scotia’s wine country as you embark on a scenic drive through this unique and amazing province. Join a small group and stop at wine estates for guided wine tastings, where you learn about wine and make new friends. You can also enjoy a scrumptious…
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Weekend Exploration in your own backyard!
So often we hear people saying that “Until guests come to town, they never experience or take advantage of their own city in which they live. It is so easy to give into routine and shuffle from school/work/kids sports or regular trips to the store and hobbies, that we often neglect the benefits and events in our own radius. Always dreaming or planning to venture off somewhere that we are not can sometimes lead to not seeing and appreciating the beauty of where we are now. I have spoken to several people who live in New York, who have never been to the Statue of Liberty, The top of the…
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Happy Easter Weekend!!!
Satisfy your sweet tooth with candy and treats left by the Easter Bunny….or just head to Goofy’s Candy Company at Disney Springs, Disney World, Lake Buena Vista Florida. Hope you all have a magical and blessed Easer! For many it’s one of the first times family and friends are able to gather and celebrate together in a few years. We are so grateful for our loved and cherished ones and are over the moon that we get to get out and enjoy the world and each other again. We here at Holiday Rising want to pass along our Easter Blessings to you all and share a wonderful candy store experience…