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!
KAUAI, HAWAII JEEP ADVENTURE
Planning a Hawaiian adventure of exploration? Your vehicle rental decision while on-island will impact your overall experience. It is essential on Kauai, Hawaii to rent a 4 wheel drive with high ground clearance if you are planning to traverse dirt,…
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…
POST PANDEMIC HAWAII TRAVEL
Kauai, Hawaii holds such special memories for our family. We have experienced deeply inspirational, tranquil moments especially in the pre-dawn hours on amazing sunrise walks along the shoreline! God's awe inspiring beauty is wonderous here! We cannot wait to return…
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…
LIGHTHOUSE SERIES – MINNESOTA’S SPLIT ROCK LIGHTHOUSE
Minnesota's Split Rock Lighthouse has such rich history and fascinating details. On a recent Minnesota trip we discovered this magnificent place on the rocky cliffs 130 feet above Lake Superior.
BE SUCCESSFUL NAVIGATING ROAD-TRIP TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS
After traveling from Michigan to South Carolina through multiple states and experiencing such a broad spectrum of interactions with people along the way, we knew our experience could help others to learn how to navigate COVID-19 road-trip travel issues. Hope…
TOP 10 UNIQUE BIRTHDAY TRAVEL GIFTS
Here are my TOP 10 UNIQUE BIRTHDAY TRAVEL GIFTS for you to consider. Whether you have a special traveler in the family or you are the traveler, these gift ideas will inspire you! I even thought of a gift for…
TOP 10 WAYS TO EMBRACE BEAUTIFUL SPRING
I can easily think of 10 WAYS TO EMBRACE BEAUTIFUL SPRING! The changing seasons don't happen everywhere. If you are so lucky to live where the 4 extremes of seasons occur then you understand the anticipation for each one, and…
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…
TRAVEL ADVENTURE THROUGH GLASS
When's the last time you REALLY LOOKED out the window? I don't mean to suggest when you heard a noise and it took your attention to LOOK at what commotion triggered the noise. I am referring to "REALLY LOOKING OUT…
TRAVEL DESTINATION TRANQUILITY
Think back to travel destinations that you've experienced... Where have you traveled chasing tranquility? Can you remember a destination of tranquility where you felt God's presence? Can you put your finger on an experience from your past where this is…
5 WAYS TO CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DA…
BEST SAINT JOHN USVI SNORKEL SPOTS