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Relax Like a Queen at Laniwai the Aulani Spa

Imagine being a lush, tropical garden, letting the sunshine warm your body and listening to the sound of the ocean lapping against the shore while you relax in an herbal pool. Think about how incredible it would be to spend … Read more

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History Meets Perfection At Columbia Restaurant

The original Columbia Restaurant, located in Tampa, is not only the oldest continuously operated restaurant in Florida, but the oldest Spanish restaurant in the entire United States. In order to have stayed in business since 1905, and to be thriving … Read more

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A Mandatory Kissimmee Pit Stop: Fun Spot USA

Sometimes, the most memorable moments on vacation occur when you least expect them to. During my recent media trip to experience Kissimmee, Florida, that moment certainly happened at Fun Spot USA. What was meant to be a one or two … Read more

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Sunrise Above Florida: Hot Air Balloon Adventures

My motto for vacations has always been, if you’re going to do something: go big. It’s not everyday that you can enjoy time away from work, kids, and everyday life, so when the opportunity presents itself, I’m all for enjoying … Read more

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A Closer Look at The Crazy Horse Memorial

In the Black Hills of South Dakota stands the world’s largest mountain carving – The Crazy Horse Memorial. Together, sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski and Chief Henry Standing Bear created this incredible work of art in memory of the Lakota leader Crazy … Read more

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One of the Seven Wonders Within The Food World

Located high above the Carmel Highlands bluffs, Pacific’s Edge restaurant eloquently pairs unmatched views of the Big Sur coastline with sensational California Coastal cuisine for a ‘foodie’ experience that’s unlike anywhere else. A Four Diamond award winner, Pacific’s Edge gains … Read more

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The Tastes, Sights and Sounds of Tunisia

Only a short flight away from Europe but with a distinctly different culture, the North African country of Tunisia is a low-cost holiday destination with a difference. As renowned for its beaches as it is for its wealth of historic … Read more

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Good Natured Fun and Food at Treasure Tavern in Orlando

With numerous attractions, amusement parks and dinner shows it’s inarguable that Orlando suffers from no shortage of family friendly amenities. But it left this girl to wonder, what about those time grandma offers to babysit and she finds herself free … Read more

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Hawaiian Culture Embedded in Disney Aulani Resort

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

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Gatorland: For the Animal Loving Adventurer

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

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Tips For Surviving Road Trips With Kids

Last week my grandmother, my toddler, the dog and I woke up at 5am to begin our 1300 mile, 22 hour drive from Florida to our home in Michigan. Under normal circumstances I love a good road trip, but we … Read more

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The Best British Virgin Islands Resorts

What is one of the best words in the English language…? Free! Right? Now what other word is just as good to hear? Vacation! This summer the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board is combining those two wonderful words. They are … Read more