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Unleashing the Steamy Wonders of Hverir along Iceland's Diamond Circle
During our port stop in Akureyri, Iceland we were able to spend some time exploring the captivating Hverir in the Namafjall Geothermal...
Kelly Maples
Oct 8, 20232 min read


Discovering the Majestic Godafoss: A Family Adventure from Akureyri, Iceland 🇮🇸
In the enchanting land of Iceland, breathtaking natural wonders await at every turn. If you're traveling to northern Iceland with your...
Kelly Maples
Oct 1, 20233 min read


Iceland 🇮🇸 2023 Golden Circle Spotlight: Golden Circle Diversions
In our final blog post about our wonderful time in Iceland's Golden Circle, we must highlight some diversions between the big, poplar...
Kelly Maples
Sep 26, 20231 min read


Blue Lagoon: A blue jewel atop the Golden Circle.
Blue Lagoon Iceland: Bathing in the surprisingly blue waters not only relaxed us but filled us with joy!
Kelly Maples
Sep 10, 20232 min read


Disney Treasure: The first DCL ship with strong Disney Parks theming.
Disney Treasure: The first DCL ship with strong Disney Parks theming.
Kelly Maples
Sep 7, 20232 min read


This isn’t a lemon: A little post about a funny lemon at a dessert party.
My best friend and I recently enjoyed six delicious desserts at Remy aboard the beautiful Disney Dream somewhere in the Atlantic on our...
Kelly Maples
Aug 29, 20231 min read
London to Southampton via Stonehenge
Stonehenge may be the grandfather of sites that mix true and fascinating history, classic tourism and of course, over the top outlandish...
Kelly Maples
Aug 28, 20231 min read


Iceland 🇮🇸 2023 Golden Circle Spotlight: Kerið (Kerid)
Kerið is a volcanic crater lake located along Iceland's breathtaking Golden Circle. Kerið crater is about 3000 years old and formed when...
Kelly Maples
Aug 27, 20231 min read


Iceland 🇮🇸 2023 Golden Circle Spotlight: Þingvellir National Park, strolling between 2 continents.
Þingvellir (Thingvellir) National Park in Iceland is not only beautiful and visually interesting, but is also the site of important...
Kelly Maples
Aug 20, 20231 min read


Mountains to Monuments: Exploring Shenandoah and DC
So the family had a hankering for a few summer days off. Problem was that we love DC in the summer but still hadn't checked off our...
Kelly Maples
Aug 18, 20233 min read


London Days
Many have their preferred method of adjusting to local time. One of our favorites when we travel overseas is scheduling something active...
Chris Maples
Aug 16, 20232 min read


Iceland 🇮🇸 2023 Golden Circle Spotlight: Gullfoss Waterfall
Gullfoss waterfall can be found along the Golden Circle in southwest Iceland. Be sure to include a stop here when exploring the Golden...
Kelly Maples
Aug 14, 20231 min read


Iceland’s Golden Circle spotlight: Geysir Hot Spring Area 🇮🇸
Strokkur Geysir spouts water over 30 feet into the air every few minutes. We were lucky to visit on a warm sunny day as we did get a...
Kelly Maples
Aug 8, 20231 min read


Where to go from the Port of Livorno: A summer day exploring Florence.
🌟Livorno, Italy🌟 Many Mediterranean cruises make a stop at the Port of Livorno. From here you can choose to explore the Renaissance...
Kelly Maples
Jul 2, 20232 min read


Spring Break at The Westin Reserva Conchal, Costa Rica
The all inclusive Westin Reserva Conchal (https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/lirwi-the-westin-reserva-conchal-an-all-inclusive-golf-re...
Kelly Maples
Jun 13, 20233 min read


🌟Barcelona day trip: Costa Brava, Spain🌟
If you are fortunate enough to be on a Mediterranean sailing starting or ending in beautiful Barcelona, consider a day trip to the Costa...
Kelly Maples
Jun 1, 20231 min read


3 Days in the Clouds: Family vacation near Arenal volcano, Costa Rica
Nestled seamlessly into the cloud forest, it’s immediately obvious that The Springs Resort and Spa at Mount Arenal has figured something...
Kelly Maples
May 1, 20235 min read


⛰️Public Lands and State Parks are Treasures!🏔️
All of these lovely photos were taken at public lands and state parks. We absolutely love our national parks but, they can get very...
Kelly Maples
Mar 28, 20231 min read


5 Spring Break Ideas for Your Family
1. Our beautiful national parks. National Parks are an affordable option with something for everyone and a big hit with kids of all ages....
Kelly Maples
Feb 21, 20232 min read


Beautiful Barcelona: Getting to know Barcelona and the surrounding areas with our kids.
In late May 2022 we touched down in Barcelona around 9am after an overnight flight. We were exhausted from travel and not thrilled to be...
Kelly Maples
Jan 25, 20233 min read
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