Category: Unique Experiences
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Altos De Chavon {Dominican Republic}
When in La Romana, Dominican Republic, one of the most beautiful and popular places to visit is Altos de Chavon. This is a recreated 16th century Mediterranean village next to the Chavon River. It has been the premiere site for artists, musicians, and actors and it no surprise why it is such a popular destination.
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Typhoon Lagoon {Florida}
We spent the day at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon and it was a blast! It has something for everyone of any age. We opted for the after 2pm passes which was just right for us since it let us splash and play for a few hours in the hot part of the day without the crowds…
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Castillo de San Marcos National Monument {Florida}
When in St. Augustine, the absolute must do is visit the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument. It has been through Spanish, British, French, and American control at one point in time or another but has lasted as a tribute to spirit of resiliency of all those who lived there. Walking along the battlements, gazing…
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Mission San Jose {Texas}
San Antonio is home to 5 beautiful frontier missions. The most recognized of these mission is the Alamo. But a short distance from where the Alamo stands is the Missions National Historic Park where the other 4 of these missions have been brought and reconstructed to give visitors a glimpse of the past. Of all…
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Green Gables & The Anne of Green Gables Museum {Prince Edward Island}
A couple of years ago I had a life long dream fulfilled and I went to Prince Edward Island, Canada to see Green Gables. I had read the Anne of Green Gables books, I had seen the movies, and I had dreamed of being here one day seeing the places that inspired Lucy Maud Montgomery…
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Sturgis Motorcycle Museum {South Dakota}
Now I’m not much for motorcycles…but the Motorcycle Museum in Sturgis is pretty cool. It goes through the history of motorcycles and the changes that they have had through the years. Even for those who do not ride, the museum offers an interesting visit and shows an iconic part of the area. After all, when…
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Discovery Cove {Florida}
We spent the day at Discovery Cove- an all inclusive day resort that is part of the Seaworld group. It was amazing! We arrived early and got checked in for the day. There in the lobby we met Luis the sloth. His gentle head leaned into our hands so we could stroke his fur and…
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Behind the Scenes at Cape Canaveral: An Unforgettable Family Day{Florida}
Most visitors experience Cape Canaveral from a distance. We were fortunate enough to get a rare behind-the-scenes look, exploring the history, innovation, and inspiration that have made this legendary place a symbol of human achievement.
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Holidays in the Wizarding World- Universal Studios {Florida}
We celebrated the end of 2018 with a trip to Universal to check out The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios. I have been to Universal a few times before this, but to see it decked out in holiday glam was an entirely new and incredible experience. I just couldn’t get over the…