Tag: Southeast
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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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Smoky Mountain National Park {North Carolina}
Memorial Day weekend took us to North Carolina to enjoy the glorious mountains of the Smoky Mountain National Park. It was good for my soul to be back in mountains with so many trees and fresh air and hikes to explore. Sadly, I realized that my time in Florida has weakened my hiking ability. But…
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Sesame Street- Sea World {Florida}
Getting in touch with our childhood today exploring the new Sesame Street area of Sea World made for a great time. We got to meet some of our favorite characters, try out the Cookie Monster Chocolate Chippy cookie, ride some colorfully fun rides, and even got to sit in Mr. Hooper’s store. So if you…
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Mead Botanical Garden {Florida}
We spent the morning enjoying the fresh air at the botanical garden in Winter Park. Just a little ways north of Orlando, this offered a pleasant break from the hustle and bustle of the themepark area. There were a number of different trails to walk along a lake, down a boardwalk, through a meditation garden,…
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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…