Family Vacations
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Island Hopping on a Caribbean Cruise
Island hopping on a cruise…the best way to get a taste of the culture and vibe of many islands while floating on the sea in your mobile hotel. Having delicious dinners where you can try new foods with no consequence if you don’t like them. Being entertained on a nightly basis by singers, comedians, theater productions, games, gambling, ice skating, art auctions, and dance parties. There is literally something for everyone on a cruise. I would highly recommend island hopping via a cruise to anyone! Our family took a 7 day cruise on the Royal Caribbean ship Explorer of the Seas. It was my son Austin’s senior year spring break…
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Bottleworks District: An Entertainment Mecca
Recently we were in Indianapolis on a Saturday night and discovered the revitalized Bottleworks District. The Bottleworks district is an entertainment mecca! Once, the Coca Cola Bottleworks was the largest bottling plant in the world in the 1920’s. Then, it was owned by the Indianapolis public schools from 1969-2016. Now, this former factory has been reimagined into the Bottleworks district as a hub for entertainment, history, art, and food. It is not to be missed! Located near Mass Ave, you can get there by walking, Bird scooter, Uber, or drive. There is public parking available, the rates vary. Pins Mechanical Company Pins Mechanical Company is a great spot to go…
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Indianapolis: A Championship Destination
Indianapolis, known as the Circle City, has achieved a reputation as a great place to watch championship sporting events. Indy hosted one of the biggest events in sports: Super Bowl XLVI in 2012 when the city established itself as an ideal place to hold such events. Indianapolis is perfect because of its central location and the fact that the city is so walkable. You can park your car and forget about it for the rest of your stay in Indianapolis. In recent years, Indianapolis has held the NCAA men’s and women’s final four, the Big 10 football championship, the men’s and women’s Big 10 basketball championships, and Olympic swimming trials.…
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8 Awesome Things to do on Anna Maria Island
Anna Maria Island is a 7 mile long barrier island located between Tampa Bay and Sarasota. Anna Maria Island has remained untouched by chain hotels and restaurants. It is made up of cute little cottages and quaint seaside inns. We rented a condo from VRBO across the street from Bradenton Beach. Anna Maria Island is a perfect vacation spot for all types of vacationers: those that want to just relax on the beach, or those (like me) who like a little adventure! How to get there: You can get to AMI by flying into either Tampa International or Sarasota/Bradenton airport, although Tampa Bay is a little bit further drive. We…
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Why You Should Eat in an Igloo
Have you ever wondered what it might be like to grab a few beers and some dinner while being able to look up at the night sky even though it’s the dead of winter? I have! I can’t imagine anything better than looking up at the starry winter sky while snow flakes gently fall all around me- but not on my face or in my beer because I’m protected from the elements by a lovely igloo. When I saw that Goshen Brewing Co. was adding igloos to their seating I knew I should eat in an igloo. About Goshen Brewing Co. Goshen Brewing Co., also well known locally as GBCo.,…
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Winter Fun at Nibco Water and Ice Park
Are you looking for a way to enjoy the great outdoors this winter? Maybe you have kids that need to burn some energy. Or, maybe you are looking for a unique and fun date night with your significant other. Going ice skating at Nibco Water and Ice Park might be the perfect solution! Ice Skating Nibco Water and Ice park is made up of a round ice rink that connects to a path of ice through trees and bushes that skaters can skate around. There is a refrigeration system so that the park can remain open even when it’s not so cold. They have a Zamboni machine that is used…
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10 Amazing Things To Do In Maui With Kids
Maui was a magical trip for our family. It was definitely the best vacation we have ever taken. Ask any of my sons and they will tell you hands down Maui is their favorite family trip! Here are 10 amazing things to do with your kids in Maui. 1. Haleakala National Park Sunrise Visiting Haleakala National Park was an amazing experience. You are higher than the clouds, in a landscape that looks like it could be on the moon. The sunrise was so awe inspiring. It was like nothing I’d ever seen before. The Haleakala volcano is the world’s largest dormant volcano. The most recent eruption was 1786. The park…
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Lights of Joy: a Magical Christmas experience
Shipshewana’s Lights of Joy is a mile and a half of twinkling Christmas lights located in Shipshewana, IN. There are 2 million LED lights in the display. Tune your radio to the station they recommend (or any Christmas music you enjoy- their station doesn’t coordinate with what you are seeing) and soak up the Christmas spirit. Sounds wonderful, right? It can be- if you read this and heed the advice I give you! Cost to enter Lights of Joy The cost to enter Lights of Joy is $20 per car. If you want to be economical, load up a bus (there was one behind us) and really get your money’s…
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Road Trip from Las Vegas to Phoenix
This post is about a family road trip from Las Vegas to Phoenix.
