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When you think of Hawaii, the first thing that comes to mind might not be art, perhaps it’s beautiful beaches or spectacular sunsets. While you can certainly enjoy both at the Disney Aulani Resort and Spa in Ko Olina, the Hawaiian … Read more
As someone who had no interest in alligators prior to my trip to Kissimmee, Florida, I was surprised at how much I enjoyed spending time at the Alligator Capital of the World: Gatorland. A privately owned 110-acre theme park and … Read more
What is one of the best things about vacation…? The food! No cooking, no washing dishes and ordering local cuisine. It is one of the small things that makes me appreciate a vacation that much more. At the Disney Aulani … Read more
I’m notorious for over scheduling our family vacations and this spring break in Florida was no different. My husband would only be able to join us for 4 days and I wanted to make the most of it. So directly … Read more
As I planned my Saturday in Orlando it quickly became apparent that it was about to be a long busy day. Family had put in a few gift request and I also had to get some last minute things taken … Read more
Last month I had the amazing opportunity to spend a few days at Disney’s Aulani Resort & Spa in Hawaii. While there, I had the pleasure of meeting with Chef Kevin Chong for a delicious cooking tutorial on how to prepare a … Read more
On Friday, we left bitter Michigan on a plane and touched down in sunny Florida just 3 hours later. It had been a long time since we saw green grass, flowers or even a sunny day for that matter. My … Read more
Disney’s The Pirate Fairy may not be in theaters until April 1st, but guests staying at Disney’s Aulani Resort and Spa in Ko Olina, Hawaii were able to enjoy a pre-release screening of the newest swashbuckling fairy adventure on Saturday … Read more
There are a lot of beautiful things to see and do in Key West, but one of the most iconic is sunset. “See you at Sunset” has a special meaning down in Key West, Florida. More than a valediction, it’s … Read more
This post brought to you by Enterprise Rent-A-Car. All opinions are 100% mine. As adventure of spending the next 20 years inside educational institutions looms before my daughter, I’ve been spending more time thinking about ways to instill a passion … Read more
The Turtle Hospital of Marathon, Florida opened its doors in 1986 with the goal of rehabilitating injured sea turtles and returning them to their natural habitat. In addition to spreading awareness, educating the public, conducting research and passing legislation to support … Read more
Harry Potter fans better hold onto their broomsticks, as The Wizarding World of Harry Potter expansion has officially been confirmed to open in Summer 2014! Universal Orlando resort announced back in the fall of 2013, that the expansion will be … Read more
I took my first trip to NYC last summer but unfortunately my ill planning combined with a working trip meant I didn’t get to experience as much as I would have liked. It’s an amazing city and what I did … Read more
From the time the Walt Disney Company started in 1923 until 1937, it moved offices across many locations in California as the growing number of employees called for more space. Finally, in 1937 Walt decided it was time to expand … Read more
This past week I was so fortunate to be invited to the second annual Kia Performance Awards ceremony in Naples, Florida. We were there to recognize four outstanding women in their impressive LPGA Performance or Community Involvement. Not only were … Read more
Walt Disney World has spent the past two years creating and expanding the new Fantasyland in Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park. Nearly doubling Fantasyland’s size, the expansion created two themed areas, the Enchanted Forest and Storybook Circus that allowed for more … Read more