Tag: travel

Visiting Dry Tortugas National Park-Florida

Sleepy bodies shuffle into the Dry Tortugas National Park ferry terminal. The Yankee Freedom Boat Tour agency repeats the comment over the loudspeaker. “The waters can be rough. We highly recommend taking medicine for seasickness prior to departure. We sell Dramamine pills for $1.00 if you need them.” I brought my own Dramamine. Getting horribly…
Christmas Themed Restaurants and Bars in Philadelphia

It’s not Europe, nor as grand as New York City, but if you want an entertaining place to enjoy the Christmas season, Philadelphia is a good choice. In addition to the historic light show, Christmas Village Market, Dilworth Winter Garden, and multiple ice rinks, there are a variety of Christmas themed restaurants and bars in…
Visiting Pearl Harbor National Memorial-Hawaii

Pearl Harbor National Memorial, is the most visited tourist attraction, in Hawaii. There are numerous National Park designations, including Historic Sites, Historic Parks, and National Monuments. Visiting a National Memorial, has a distinct feel. Two and half weeks in Hawaii, on three different islands, takes a lot of logistical planning. We need to figure out…
Cape May Christmas House Tour-New Jersey

It started with Charles Dickens. His imagination unleashed A Christmas Carol into the world. Mickey was my first. Muppets is my favorite. No matter the adaptation, the Victorian time period and Christmas are forever linked in my being. I am eager to take the Cape May Christmas House Tour to soak up all of the…
Visiting The Dole Pineapple Plantation-Hawaii

We collapse in the car with a sigh of relief. We knew Hawaii’s Dole Pineapple Plantation, would be crowded, but it was a special level of crowded. Still, we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to have a true, original, Dole Whip. A visit to this popular, Hawaii, tourist attraction, is obligatory, and we are Obligatory…
Visiting The Hemingway House-Key West

Tour guide Rob leads the group through the beautifully preserved Hemingway House. He is doing a great job balancing stories and facts, working to give each tourist the information they desire. Some are here for the architecture. Some are literature nerds, and some are here for the cats. I am here for all three.Nestled among…
Visiting Universal Studios Hollywood-California

The familiar theme starts to play. Dun-Dun…Dun-Dun…DunDunDunDunDunDun…Thrilled that I am sitting on the right side of the tram, my heart beats with excitement. The shark pops out of the water. The tram group cheers. Moment over, I lean back into my tram seat, grateful for a first-time visit to Universal Studios Hollywood. Where to StayWhen…
South Beach Food and Art Deco Tour-Florida

Dany, our South Beach Food and Art Deco Tour guide, is surprised to see us. We inform him that he is such a great tour guide we took his advice to visit Havana 1957’s Mojito Bar. As we sip mojitos, we listen to Dany give a new tour group, a talk on the history of…
Visiting Nickelodeon Universe in American Dream (Mall)-New Jersey

The American Dream building looms in the distance as cars brave the chaotic, New Jersey Turnpike. The building is either a glowing beacon of fun or a monstrous blight. It is in the eye of the beholder. Our goal is fun and involves visiting Nickelodeon Universe at American Dream. Most people consider American Dream a…