Tag: USA
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Galaxy’s Edge- Hollywood Studios {Florida}
Okay, I admit it- I love Star Wars and I am part of the old school crowd of followers. So when Disney announced the opening of the new Star Wars land you can bet that I wanted to go. I love the detail they gave to the entire area and getting to stand next to…
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Fieval and Curious George- Universal Studios {Florida}
You know you’re a parent when you have favorite playgrounds…and the kid area at Universal Studios absolutely gets my vote for best playground at a theme park. Fieval’s playland is full of larger than life slides and rope walls and even a water slide ride. Then you go over to Curious George where animals have…
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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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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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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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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…