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Every September the kids are back in school. Football kicks into high gear. Starbucks serves Pumpkin Spice Lattes. And every Fourth Grade student can get a free Every Kid Outdoors pass. What is the Every Kid Outdoors Pass? The National Park Service gives this pass …
Every year, Orlando’s Magic Kingdom is transformed from magical to sinister (well, not so sinister) as Disney celebrates Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party at the resort. Family Well Traveled partied with the ghouls, goblins, and Disney villains, collecting lots of treats and smiles along …
Dia de Los Muertos is a sacred tradition among the Mexican people. The day of the dead celebration is a time for the living to pay homage to their dead ancestors. But did you know that you can experience Dia de Los Muertos any day …
Grand Canyon National Park is one of the most famous places to visit in the United States. The site is considered one of the seven natural wonders of the world. But, what can you do during a visit to the National Park Site. We’ll let …
Sometimes, things fall into your lap serendipitously. That was the case when I learned that the Hokulea Canoe toured our island. I knew that my family had to get to the harbor to see the wayfaring vessel that circumnavigated the globe. What I did not …
There are so many things to do on Kauai. Activities abound. And that sometimes means crowds everywhere. However, your trip to the Garden Island need not be crowded. Here are ten Kauai hidden hot spots. Princeville Botanical Gardens Nestled on Kauai’s north shore is this …
The Cayman Islands is a chain of three islands in the Caribbean. People flock to the Cayman Islands for the warm climate, the tropical island vibes, and the spectacular beaches. Grand Cayman is a popular cruise ship destination. If, like us, you visit Grand Cayman …
Hoover Dam is one of the world’s modern structural wonders. The dam, bridging Arizona and Nevada provides energy to much of the Western United States. Over the years, a trip to Hoover Dam has changed. We’ll show you what you can expect visiting Hoover Dam. …
Kauai, Hawaii is an island with untold numbers of natural wonders. One of the most spectacular of those is Ke’e Beach on Kauai’s North Shore. Have you heard of Ke’e Beach? If so, you have probably also read a lot of confusing facts about permits …
Denver was a hotbed of prehistoric activity. A tour of a few spots around the region reveals everything from dinosaur bones to prehistoric human activity. You will discover these prehistoric sites either in museums or in their original locations. Here are six prehistoric locations around …
We are frequent visitors to Oahu. As such, we have done most of the major, touristy things on island. That means that we often try to do some different, less touristy adventures each visit. And that’s how we discovered the Lili’uokalani Botanical Garden, a hidden …
Who doesn’t love chocolate? Well, I do know some of you who dislike this essential food group. But, many of the rest of us dream of swimming in chocolate. Those dreamers may not be able to swim in chocolate goodness. However, they can tour the …
Hawaii Island, or Big Island, is the largest of Hawaii’s island chain. That means there is a lot to see and do on Big Island. We’ll tell you four stops to make on Big Island. We’ll also give you some ideas of places to stay. …