On day two of our family trip to Arches National Park with kids, we hiked one of the best hikes in Arches National Park: The complete 4 mile roundtrip trek to Delicate Arch! We didn't intend to do this from the get go, but nightly thunderstorms contributed to flash flooding throughout Arches, and as a consequence many areas of...
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Pop Century Hotel Stay: Our Family Trip to Walt Disney World at the Worst Hotel Disney Has to Offer, Orlando, Florida
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We’ve stayed at every type of resort Disney has to offer. And while we’ve mostly enjoyed our stays, we can, and will, and want to, freely admit that some visits have been more magical than others. The value resorts at Walt Disney World are catered towards families on a budget, which is hilarious considering the nightly price tag, and...
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Beating the Heat in Orlando with Shave Ice in Japan: Family Review of Kabuki Cafe in Epcot, Walt Disney World
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Our visit to Walt Disney World in 2017 fell in between Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria. Orlando broke several heat and humidity records during our visit, and we undeniably felt the heat. The humidity levels were at or above 75% a good portion of every day. We were begging for water at every turn and guzzling ice cream that...
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Family Hotel Review of the Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel and Water Playground: Where the Internet Doesn’t Work and the Rooms Smell Bad
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The Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel and Water Playground opened 10 years after Disneyland debuted to the public and was the first good neighbor hotel located in proximity to the park. It’s a five-time winner of TripAdvisor’s Top 25 Hotels for Families in the United States, and claims to be the #9 family hotel in the entire country. A bewildering...
Gabriel’s favorite breakfast is biscuits and gravy, and honestly, it took me all of 16 years of our marriage to get it right for him. It was either too salty, or the wrong kind of sausage, or the biscuit wasn’t puffy enough, or I cooked the egg incorrectly. Not typically so hard to please, Gabriel turns into an absolute...
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Our Family Trip to Salem, Massachusetts: Visiting the Witch Dungeon Museum in Witch City
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The Witch Dungeon Museum is just one of the witch attractions from which to choose from in the wich of Salem, Massachusetts also known as Witch City. There is also the Witch History Museum, the Salem Witch Museum, the Witch House, Salem Witch Village, Salem Wax Museum of Witches & Seafarers, Salem Witch Hunt Film & Tours, the Witchery,...
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Columbia Harbor House: A Family Restaurant Review at Walt Disney World, Magic Kingdom, Orlando, Florida
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When it comes to Magic Kingdom dining, there isn’t a great selection anywhere. Be Our Guest is the only standout restaurant, and while Gaston’s Tavern used to be a solid second choice, they eliminated the pork shank there making it less than a snack stop. Your other choices boil down to a mexican salad bar, or pizza. For quick...
Disney's Animal Kingdom is hands down our favorite park of the entire Disney park system the world over. Animal Kingdom pays homage to the land on which it is built, reverently mimicking the landscapes of the continents which it emulates - so it makes sense that it's the best park Disney has to offer!
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If you are wondering what do do in Arches National Park, we've got you covered. Three days in Arches National Park will provide you with unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime. You will scale mountain tops on the best hike to Delicate Arch and witness iconic Utah, eat at famous local restaurants, and even see giant dinosaurs. The...
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Family Bike Riding in Key West, Florida | A Little Slice of the Caribbean in the Florida Archipelago
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Who knew that Key West was a little slice of the Caribbean just 3 hours southwest of Miami? It makes sense considering it is an island in the middle of the ocean, but I never figured it was covered in pastel painted victorian era style homes, towering mahogany trees lining the sidewalks and boulevards, and friendly pedestrian and bicycle...