Five Fun Things To Do In Whistler, British Columbia in the Summer

May 30th, 2013 by Hilarye

All I have to say is Whistler just might be a dream come true. First off you can’t beat the journey to Whistler. Beautiful scenery along the Sea to Sky Highway. It changes from beautiful ocean scenery to lush mountains with waterfalls, creeks and streams all along the way. It’s beautiful whether you drive or take the train.

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Barcelona Hotel Review: Retrome, Barcelona

May 6th, 2013 by Hilarye

Retrome Barcelona

We loved our stay so much at the Retrome in Rome, Italy that we were pretty excited to try out the Retrome Barcelona property. The day that we were to check in to the hotel we had just stepped off our Mediterranean cruise and were a little bummed that part of our trip had just come to an end, but we perked up once we checked in to the retro digs we were to stay in for the next couple of days.

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5 Fun Things To Do In Oahu With Young Kids

April 23rd, 2013 by Hilarye
Polynesian Cultural Center

Oahu, Hawaii is beautiful, fun and has lots to see and do. Little kids will have a blast playing in the sand and jumping in the warm water. But when they need a break from sand, surf and sun there are many different options of places to bring them for some educational fun.

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I’m Sorry…

April 22nd, 2013 by Hilarye

But doesn’t this just seem like an awful idea to you? I mean this thing is going crazy all over pinterest and I don’t think people are thinking this through.

 

photo courtesy of tip junkie

photo courtesy of tip junkie

You really think this is a good idea to give a kid of any age a tackle box full of small high sugar pieces on a road trip? Have fun cleaning that mess up! I can see Reid cringing even thinking of the idea.

5 Reasons You Should Travel This Year

April 20th, 2013 by Hilarye

There are so many excuses on why you would like to travel but just “can’t.” Here is a post designed to inspire you to set a plan in motion so you can have some of these moments for yourself. Because well, you deserve to grow and to open your mind to new sights and experiences.

1. See History Come Alive

Hilarye and the girls look out over the USS Arizona at Pearl Harbor

Hilarye and the girls look out over the USS Arizona at Pearl Harbor

You can read about it in books, you can watch about it on TV, but until you actually visit the places where things happen, it feels almost fictional. Goosebumps, a further sense of understanding and even reverence will be found when you witness it for yourself.

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Is reading about these trips making you want to take one of your own? Last minute cruises can be a great way to save mony on a spontaneous trip.

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