MAGICAL MYRTLE BEACH
MAGICAL MYRTLE BEACH calls our name during the spring! A healthy dose of Vitamin D (linked to bone health and natural immunity boosting) is necessary after a long winter with limited sunshine in the North. Spring break for our family…
SNORKEL KAUAI HAWAII
Sunshine, ocean, humidity, tropical temperatures...all mean one thing to our family on vacation...SNORKELING! SNORKEL KAUAI HAWAII we do! We are snorkeling enthusiasts! One piece of luggage is always filled with our own gear. WE LOVE IT!
HAWAII SUNRISE and SUNSET
What is your favorite time of day to enjoy the travel of the sunshine on our horizon as the earth orbits the sun? A Sunrise? Or a Sunset? The beauty and awe inspiring tranquility that surrounds a body in this…
HAWAII TRAVEL PROTOCOL
Hawaii Travel protocol to reach Kauai are no joke! WOW! We just returned from this travel experience and thought to share our experience to just get there! Kauai holds such special memories for our family. We were so excited to…
5 HOLIDAY TRADITIONS
I have created 5 Holiday Traditions that we try to follow each year as a family! Christmas celebrations are the best! Family and friends gather to share much needed time together to bond. A feast is prepared for all to…
FASCINATING NORTHERN MICHIGAN BRIDGES
Bridges are fascinating! My home state of Michigan has several that inspire! Here are my picks for FASCINATING NORTHERN MICHIGAN BRIDGES. When I take a second look at many travel destinations in Northern Michigan, I realize that these bridges have…
EXPLORE EARL YOUNG’S MUSHROOM HOUSES IN CHARLEVOIX, MICHIGAN
Charlevoix, Michigan is known for many things! One of the unique features of this great resort town includes Earl Young's Mushroom houses. You might ask, what is a mushroom house? Imagine a whimsical architectural style that looks like something straight…
MICHIGAN LIGHTHOUSE SERIES – HARBOR POINT’S LIGHTHOUSE
Are you interested in lighthouses on, or near, the Great Lakes? What about one on Little Traverse Bay on Lake Michigan located at the tip of Harbor Point in Harbor Springs? I am fascinated by these historic structures. Their stories…
MICHIGAN LIGHTHOUSE SERIES – HOLLAND’S BIG RED
Holland's Big Red, Michigan lighthouse is located on the Great Lakes! Are you interested in lighthouses on the Great Lakes? I am fascinated by these structures. Their stories helped shape water transportation and vessel safety through Michigan lighthouse history.
BWCA – CHEROKEE LAKE ADVENTURE : (Part 3 of 3)
The Boundary Waters Canoe Area - BWCA located within the Superior National Forest in Northern Minnesota provides a truly unique vast wilderness experience. It's huge expanse of lakes intertwined with random portages expedites an amazing opportunity like no other for…
BWCA – CHEROKEE LAKE ADVENTURE : (Part 2 of 3)
Each trip into the wilderness has different dynamics based on who is in your exploration group for that week. This trip was no different. It is always so much fun to see the shenanigans that coincide with each experience! This…
MICHIGAN LIGHTHOUSE SERIES -BOYNE CITY’S LIGHTHOUSE
Are you interested in lighthouses on the Great Lakes? What about one on the inland lake of Lake Charlevoix in BOYNE CITY, MICHIGAN? I am fascinated by these historic structures. Their stories helped shape water transportation and vessel safety throughout…
SPRING BREAK BEACH ESCAPE
When the hints of spring begin to reveal themselves to us in the North, the beaches of the Southern US begin to call to us for a visit! Spring break typically means a trip to the ocean somewhere warm. Join…
SPRING BREAK PLANS?
After a long winter lacking adequate sunlight, the hint of sunshine in late February teases us with the idea of making spring break plans quickly for a March get-away! Immediately my brain began churning with thoughts of where we should…
ESCAPE TO SUNSHINE ON A BAHAMA CRUISE ADVENTURE
When the opportunity presents itself for a large family gathering in one location, what is a better idea than to extend that opportunity by adding a few days onto either the beginning end of the vacation dates or the tail…
BWCA – A PERILOUS WILDERNESS ADVENTURE : (Part 1 of 3 part series)
The Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) located within the Superior National Forest in Northern Minnesota offers adventure, wilderness, canoeing, portaging and camping opportunities. These wilderness adventures should NOT be entered into lightly. Careful planning alongside skilled guidance from others of…
INNER STILLNESS QUEST
When we sit still and allow ourselves to settle the whirl of life keeping us in a constant distracted state, it is only then that we can truly center ourselves and connect with our inner stillness. Calm is necessary to…
SNORKELING SPOTS
SNORKELING SPOTS are fabulous adventures!! We are newly transitioning empty-nesters who travel searching out fabulous snorkeling locations for an adventure. Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links and if you go through them to make a…
SUNRISE and SUNSET ENJOYMENT
What is more inspiring? A sunrise or a sunset? The beauty and awe inspiring tranquility that surrounds a body in this moment of the day is unparalleled. A good cup of coffee in your hand as you welcome in the…
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