Tag: travel
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Hiking Diamond Head in Hawaii
It’s the reward for hiking Diamond Head State Monument. An awe-inspiring view. The blue water stretches to infinity. A woman lines a group of tween boys against the railing. She works to catch her breath as she exclaims, “Wow, what a hike! Are you guys tired?” One of the boy’s eyes sparkling with wonder, replies,…
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Celebrating Mardi Gras at Universal Orlando
Beads, tossed from floats, rain down on parade watchers. Hands stretch to the sky, ready for the clutch. I learn that an 11-year-old will tackle you like you are a quarterback, in order to catch a string of beads, during Mardi Gras at Universal Orlando. Being on the shorter side, I snatch up most of…
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San Juan Food Tour-Puerto Rico
***This tour was provided courtesy by Spoon-Puerto Rico. All opinions are my own Colors. Vibrant, magnificent, energizing. To help us create more space in our stomachs, our Spoon Puerto Rico, San Juan Food Tour, guide, Pablo, stops at San Juan’s Calle McArthur. Our tour group oohs and ahhs, snapping photos as fast as fingers can…
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Visiting The Turtle Hospital-Marathon-Florida
Circled around the largest tank, at The Turtle Hospital, in Marathon, Florida, the tour group stands ready. The guide drops a handful of pellets into our palms. We are instructed to toss a few pellets at a time into the water. The turtles glide over to the pellets. They munch. Watching rescue animals munch, brings…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…