Travel
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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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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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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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Plan a Perfect Trip in 5 Easy Steps
Travis and I are heading to Savannah, GA next week. I am so excited to get out of Goshen, as the last official trip I have been on was our annual snowmobile trip with friends to Northern Michigan last January. For a person that lives to travel and see the world, that is an eternity! As I plan my trip to Savannah, I will share with you my steps to plan a perfect trip! Step 1: Brainstorm Destinations and do some preliminary research Step one when you begin to plan your perfect trip is to think about where you might like to go. Then begin learning about that destination to…
