Visiting Fairbanks in the winter is one of those Alaskan experiences that you’ve just got to do. Yes, it is definitely cold. And yes, things are icy, but there’s actually so much fun to be had when you are in Fairbanks in the winter. We’ve got an itinerary that is just perfect for enjoying a…
I get really excited when we get to go on guided hikes. Yes, I love hiking on our own and going at our own pace, but when it’s just our family we tend to really blaze a trail and miss some of the cool things along the way, including we miss out on stories and…
One of the three new hotels built alongside Epic Universe at Universal Orlando, the Terra Luna Resort is the latest budget option when you’re planning your visit. Previously the most affordable Universal Orlando Resort options were the Surfside and Dockside hotels, but now there’s both the Terra Luna and Stella Nova resorts to choose from….
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You know we love visiting Universal Orlando and staying overnight when we’re able. Loews Sapphire Falls Resort is my second favorite of the Universal Orlando Resort properties and we’ve gotten to stay here multiple times. We like its location, its amenities and the dining options. You can save a bit by choosing one of the…
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I know the haters are going to come for me with this, but I think visiting Antelope Canyon is absolutely worth the time and money. Famous for its red rocks and fascinating corkscrew rock formations, Antelope Canyon in Page, Arizona has become quite the tourist attraction. There are two different areas to visit and they’re…
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Most people are visiting Utah for either skiing or to experience the otherworldly landscapes of SE Utah, but did you know that there are some amazing ancient ruins sites in Utah? Hovenweep National Monument is one of the best places in Utah to see both ancient structures and be amazed by the landscape. Very near…
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There are a few Broadway shows that have really stood the test of time, and the Lion King on Broadways is one of them. The first time we saw it I really wasn’t very excited. I expected a grand puppet show and something that our kids would just enjoy. I grew up with the Lion…
Now that everyone in the world seems to have seen Wicked in movie format, getting tickets to Wicked on Broadway is more difficult than before. If you haven’t seen the stage production and have only seen the first of the movies, hightail it to NYC and get yourself some tickets to Wicked on Broadway. It’s…
It’s no secret that my favorite of the Hawaiian Islands is the Big Island, and in particular the Kona Coast is my jam. This is the part of the Island of Hawaii where you can most easily fly from the mainland USA as well as being the heart of famed Kona Coffee. But right now…
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Little Shop of Horrors on Broadway was so much better than I expected. As a kid of the 80s I’d seen the movie and thought it was weird, but never seen the stage show. When we were planning our NYC trip I let my 10 year old pick what show we would see and of…
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