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Look No Further Than Charleston SC For A Getaway To Remember!
Grab your fried Green tomatoes and Sweet tea and come on.. If you are passing through or live anywhere near the beautiful and charming city of Charleston, you have to stop and take note. Soak in the slow southern ambiance and mossy green trees. Smell the coast and feel the warm sun on your skin as you walk a few of the cobblestone streets. Charleston, the South Carolina port city founded in 1670, is defined by its cobblestone streets, horse-drawn carriages and pastel antebellum houses, particularly in the elegant French Quarter and Battery districts. The Battery promenade and Waterfront Park both overlook Charleston Harbor, while Fort Sumter, a federal stronghold where…
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Hilton Hawaiian Village
Honolulu Hawai’i Get Lost In a Tropical yet Modern Paradise! Right about now if you are up to your nose in snow and ice, here’s a little reminder of what awaits you at the click of a Priceline, United Vacations or Kayak travel button! When visiting Honolulu Hawai’i, you can’t miss the iconic huge rainbow mural facing the ocean. Greeting all who see it with awe and warmth this hotel begs to be noticed! The sprawling acres do not disappoint from the moment you hit the grounds. There are several shops, restaurants, and lovely spots for relaxation or playtime at the ready from sun up to way past sundown. …
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The Amazing African American Museum of History
Washington D.C. Words can’t express what an amazing time we had at this museum in D.C. Emotions ran the gamut from high to low, but every single one hitting a direct and profound button inside each of us. After talking about our experience at the end of the day in the museum cafeteria, each of us were left with different experiences and takes on the day. But all of us were moved to a point nearing tears. Of course, it is impossible to wrap up the sum of the African American/Black experience in one building in one outing, however we must say that the totality of everything inside this beautifully…
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Not Your Mama’s Eggnog!
HO HO HO!! Here We Go! It’s THAT time of year!! Time to curl up by the fire, and have a nice cup of eggnog with your loved ones….or spend the day at the beach, riding the waves and kicking back in the sand. There are plenty of different ways to celebrate the holidays – To each their own. Whatever way you celebrate, make sure you celebrate it right. Enjoy yourselves, be in the moment, and have fun! Now go & grab your decadent coffee cups because we are about to set your taste buds on fire this holiday season! It’s time to “Sip N Trip ” with a delightful…
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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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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…
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It’s Epic Mickey Pretzel Time
Inspired By Our Time At Disney World Orlando, FL We love a good pretzel. For those of you who have been with us since our days in Boise Idaho and our very first Loft & Learn blog, you may even remember our first attempt at baking huge carnival type pretzels. We loved them then and after trying the delicious offering at Walt Disney World in Florida we had to recreate the magic again for ourselves in the Loft Kitchen! While we had a bit of trouble artistically recreating Mickey’s face and ears, we opted for the standard pretzel design. But it’s still a delightful treat Ingredients 1 1/2 cups warm…
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Travel and Time
Let’s Talk Time, Shall We? We are constantly hearing how little of it there is. How precious it is, and oh, how fleeting it is. Well, let’s start managing it, and making the most of it by filling it up with conscious thoughts, actions, and feelings. Ask yourself if there are only 24 hours in a day and you spend, on average 8 of those hours sleeping, what would you like to be doing for the other 16? What or who brings you joy? What would make you jump out of bed in the morning, with hopeful anticipation, excited to tackle? Those are good questions to ask yourself because those answers…
Holiday Rising
