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This is the first in a series of posts about my family trip to Walt Disney World that will be running periodically over the next few weeks. It’s full of tips, fun and lots of stress. Also, the proverbial Disney magic. Like many families that visit Walt Disney World (WDW), we planned it for years. Okay, [...] More... Amtrak Downeaster Adventure – Boston, MA The Amtrak Downeaster Rail begins in Portland, Maine and ends in Boston, Massachusetts. In between there are stops in Old Orchard Beach ME, Saco ME, Wells ME, Dover NH, Durham NH, Exeter NH, Haverhill MA, and Woburn MA. For this series of articles I will expound upon the merits of each stop along [...] More... White Mountain Family Vacation: Santa’s Village Do you want to visit Santa Claus in his North American home?  Visit Santa’s Village, just one of seventeen major attractions located within a sixty-mile radius in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Santa’s Village, a small-scale theme park, is most appropriate for kids up to about age eight.  My little ones who are four and [...] More... Live Music, Beer and Fun For All At The... Austin, Texas has an allure than no other city in Texas has. Live music as far as the ear can hear; fantastic blend of Texas food mixed with bits of styles from all over the globe; a care for the outdoors that all that live here seem to enjoy. Austin has that California meets Colorado [...] More... How To Find Local Events On Vacation The Space Needle in Seattle, Washington; Disney World in Orlando, Florida; the Empire State Building in New York City – all must-see attractions the first time you visit.  But… then what? Spending your vacation hopping from one well publicized tourist attraction to another can take a toll on your budget.  It can also keep you from [...] More... Win a Family Vacation to Navarre Beach, Florida Navarre Beach along the Gulf of Mexico on the panhandle of Florida is full of white sand and relaxation. It can be yours if the price is right. And by right I mean free. It’s like winning both showcases! The beautiful area of Santa Rosa, Florida, is known for its beaches and rivers and you could [...] More... Where the Rainbow Ends — The Seattle Center The Seattle Center (in Seattle, WA, duh) is home to the Space Needle, the Center House (home of the Seattle Shakespeare Co.), the Experience Music Project/Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame, a fairly shady amusement park and the Pacific Science Center, among others. Pictured is the International Fountain which was built in 1962 for the [...] More... Tips For Using Mass Transit On Vacation I recently wrote about how I managed to vacation in New York City for just $60 a day, including all meals and entertainment.  A big part of my cost saving strategy was to use public transportation and walking as much as possible.  I spent a week touring Manhattan and paid for a cab only once [...] More... Reptilemania at the San Diego Zoo A few weeks ago, there came a day that a mother fears – the day when her five-year-old son declares that he wants a snake for his birthday.  Especially if on that same day his father declares that yes, this is a possibility. Oh, really. So far, the five-year-old is just “totally into” snakes and lizards.  At [...] More... Seashells and Ladybugs on the Seashore Just north of Cannon Beach along the breathtaking Oregon coast we encountered a beach full of ladybugs. There’s a story to it, but I can’t share here. This is a Wordless Wednesday post. Photo by Whit Honea More... 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