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Discovery Cove in Orlando, Florida – Review and Guide
Discovery Cove in Orlando, Florida, is the area’s most laid-back theme park. You will not find any rides, slides, or characters roaming the grounds. There are no parades or fireworks. But there are also a few other things you won’t find at Discovery Cove either....
Shades of Green at Walt Disney World – First Timer’s Guide
Military service members and retirees will want to consider staying at Shades of Green Resort during their next family vacation to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. For many families, a trip to the House of Mouse is a costly adventure, but eligible military...
Marriott Grande Vista Review
Bottom Line: Marriott’s Grande Vista Resort offers hotel-style guest rooms plus one, two, and three-bedroom villas that provide vacationers the much-needed maneuver space and resort amenities that add to a great vacation experience for families. Recommended. Over the...
Crystal River Manatee Tours – Kayak, Paddleboard and Swim
One of the most popular reasons to visit Florida in the winter is to enjoy some of that famous sunshine and warm weather. A great way to get outdoors and see one of Florida’s most famous residents, the manatee, is with a manatee kayak or stand-up paddleboard tour....
Nantucket Daffodil Festival – A Visitors Guide
The Annual Nantucket Daffodil Festival will be held from April 26-28, 2024. Nantucket is largely known as a summer haven for wealthy vacationers and seasonal residents. Known for its beautiful coastline and pristine beaches, Nantucket is certainly alive with activity...
Breweries on Cape Cod: Finding the Perfect Beer
Whenever I travel, one of my favorite rituals is to find a restaurant or bar that serves the local brew on tap. If I can find a taproom where the beer is crafted on the premises - even better. Where I live on Cape Cod, there has been an explosion of craft breweries...
Ride along the Shining Sea Bikeway (Falmouth Bike Path)
The Falmouth Bike Path, officially known as the Shining Sea Bikeway, is a paved bike path that stretches out 10.7 miles from North Falmouth to Woods Hole. Along the route, cyclists, joggers, walkers, and rollerbladers can enjoy a number of points of interest including...
A Visit to Jackson, New Hampshire: The Quaintest Place in America
After a busy summer season on Cape Cod, just as the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to burn bright with the yellows and reds of autumn, Amy and I like to head north to the mountains for some hiking, mountain biking, and even some paddling. We recently took a...
Heritage Museums and Gardens: A Cape Cod Treasure for Over 50 Years
Visiting Heritage Museums and Gardens The Classic Automobile Museum at Heritage Museums and GardensHeritage Museums and Gardens is located on the shoulder of Cape Cod in Sandwich, Massachusetts, and its 100 acres of gardens have provided locals and visitors a place of...