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    Eco-Tour by Airboat in the Florida Everglades #Travel

    January 5, 2016 - By 

    I am whipping through the Florida Everglades by airboat. Up until now my closest experience with an airboat and an alligator was in the movies, as in me watching them race by on Miami Vice, or in the movies. Or me laughing or scoffing at TV shows like The Gator Boys. In all honesty, this is a tiny bit of why I decided to do this today. My kids are massive fans of the show The Gator Boys. I know they will be impressed with this adventure and I have never been in an airboat, so this feels like it…

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    2015 Family Travel Reflections: Or That Time I Found Myself Crying as We Set Sail #travel

    January 4, 2016 - By 

    I am standing on the deck of a massive cruise ship tearing up when I realize 2015 might have been more challenging than I ever admitted. Sometimes this family has to stop, drop everything and hop on a cruise ship, or visit an island resort. Family travel is as crucial to us as getting the flu shot, or getting vaccinations, or filling the fridge with food. I know every parent has moments and most parents also deserve a big fat vacation occasionally. Parenting is hard work and when you have a job outside of that, it is also exhausting. Now add demands of…

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    Personal Goals – My Word of the Year for 2016

    December 27, 2015 - By 

    It’s that time of year again, the time to set some personal goals. When December 31st approaches and another year has gone by, the lists start populating your twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook feeds fill up with reflection posts. That tends to cause some degree of nostalgia for the year gone by. I mean right now it feels like everyone is sharing their: Top Ten Posts of 2015 or Top Five Celebrities of 2015 and so on. Motivation Every year for the past few years here I have chosen a word to symbolize my year and my professional and personal goals…

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    Six Great Ski Resorts in the U.S. #travel

    December 22, 2015 - By 

    If you love to ski, then you know that you need more than just good slopes. You need cozy comfortable accommodations when you come in from the slopes. These 6 best ski resorts in the U.S. have the powder and the cozy atmosphere that can turn a ski trip into an ultimate ski getaway. This year, I am hoping we can visit a couple of ski resorts in Canada or the U.S. and practice our new skiing abilities. Last year we were extremely fortunate to take a travel writer media tour to Mont Tremblant where they taught my family of four how to…

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    Visiting New York City With Family – Tips for #Travel

    November 24, 2015 - By 

    Although we’ve all seen the popular media version of New York streets with bustling crowds and flying elbows in the movies, visiting New York City with family can actually be a wonderful experience. From Broadway to museums to fine dining, visiting New York City can be a family affair that offers culture, fun, and history for everyone. 8 Places to See When Visiting New York City There’s no shortage of sites and entertainment to take in when visiting New York City, and much of it is family friendly. It has so much culture, history, and more to offer that it’s the perfect spot…

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    What’s This Minivan Driving Mom Doing at Daytona International Speedway? #LoveDaytonaBeach

    November 17, 2015 - By 

    Fast cars have never really been my thing. I’m more of a minivan driving Mom who, up until recently, never got a speeding ticket in her life. I didn’t grow up with Nascar nostalgia. So how did this happen? How did I end up touring Daytona International Speedway on a recent trip through Central Florida’s Daytona Beach area, and more importantly how did I find myself enjoying the experience, even plotting a return one day to see more? Well, let’s see….where should I start? Sometimes I find myself in odd places. Sometimes I am incredibly surprised that I enjoy doing something I…

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    Save Money with Cheap Flights at Christmas #Travel

    November 13, 2015 - By 

    Guest Post: Pick the right day to fly Busy airports, crazy-high fares, winter weather delays — are you sure you want to do this? The busiest (and most expensive) travel days of the year are around the holidays. Armed with our fare calendar chart (see below), you’ll save a lot of stress and small stocking of cash by picking the right days to fly. Rise and shine Don’t want to miss the carving of the turkey or the unwrapping of presents? Book the earliest flight you can. Sure, you’ve got to wake up early, but those first flights out are the least…

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    5 Alabama Attractions You’ll Love #Travel

    November 2, 2015 - By 

    Alabama attractions are many and varied. If you’re traveling to Alabama, you’ll be able to enjoy the beauty of the terrain, as well as the white sand beaches, historical sites, museums, and more. There’s something for everyone among the many Alabama attractions to choose from. Alabama Attractions – There’s so Much to See Most people think of fields full of cotton, soybeans, or cows, and beaches too, when they think of Alabama. And while all of that is true, there are actually lots of Alabama attractions to take in if you travel to the state. These attractions range from the U.S.…

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    Flying with a Senior – 5 Tips to Make it Easier #travel

    October 31, 2015 - By 

    Flying with a senior relative can be difficult. The waiting and pressure change can be harder on an older body. That’s exacerbated even more if the senior has a medical issue, or a failing memory. These tips for flying with a senior can make the trip easier on them and on you as well. 5 Tips to Make Flying with a Senior Easier Flying with a senior is no easy task. We all know how uncomfortable flights can be on us. Now imagine flying with an older body that’s already sore and achey on a good day. Now don’t think for…

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    All Inclusive Travel – Seven Reasons It’s So Worth It #Travel

    October 13, 2015 - By 

    All inclusive travel is one of those things that people either love or hate. I’ve heard all of the phrases like, “You could do that yourself and save some money.” Or, “Is it really worth it just to have meals included?” My answer to all of these is yes. All inclusive travel is a great way to spend your vacation because you actually vacation instead of work. Also all inclusive can be very budget friendly and family friendly too! We have taken several all inclusive vacations as a family. Why All Inclusive Travel is So Worth It All inclusive travel is…