Wilderness at the smokies

Guide To Wilderness At the Smokies Hotel and Indoor Waterpark

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There are few things this family loves more than swimming and waterparks. So when we found out about Wilderness at the Smokies located in Sevierville Tennessee we knew it was just the right thing for our family to enjoy during the cold winter months. My girls were itching to get out and play in the sun but it’s been fairly …

Gulf shores state park

Highlights from Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Alabama

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We just got back from an amazing trip to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Alabama. This trip was a dream and everything we could have hoped for in a beach trip. Definitely in our top 5 U.S. Beach destinations. There was something for everyone in the family, the girls had so much fun at the Gulf Shores Zoo playing with …

Cheekwood Botanical in Nashville

Things to do in Nashville with Kids | Cheekwood Botanical Gardens and Art Museum

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On our recent visit to Nashville, Tennessee with kids we were looking for something fun and educational to do with them that was a little outside of the box. While researching places, Cheekwood Botanical Gardens and Art Museum kept coming up as a fun and unique place to visit. The idea of a large open space with scupltures and things …

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

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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.

5 reasons why Grand Teton National Park should be at the top of your list!

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We had the pleasure of visiting Grand Teton National Park at the beginning of October. We roadtripped with the little girls in the back, and enjoyed some good quality family time before we left the babies for ten days to go to Europe. The weather was absolutely beautiful and the scenery was breath-taking. It was fun to explore and see …

What To Do When Visiting Jamaica

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Visit Historical Sites Jamaica was once filled with sugar plantations and each of these plantations had a great house where the plantation owners lived. Most haven’t survived slave uprisings, hurricanes and the humid Jamaican climate over the years. Rose Hall Great House, however, has been standing strong since the late 1770’s and there is an added bonus…the former mistress of the …