Travel
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Ultimate Guide To Icy Strait Point: What To Do In Port
Is Icy Strait Point one of your cruise ports? This is little slice of Alaska is actually in the city of Hoonah. I highly recommend doing some research for this port day and splurging on an excursion! Read on to find out why. Icy Strait Point, Alaska Located just southwest of Juneau, Icy Strait Point is situated in the town of Hoonah, Alaska. You may see both of these names used interchangeably on cruise itineraries. Just like Juneau, the town is not accessible by car, making it all the more interesting place to visit! For more details about Hoonah, check out this post on roadtravelamerica.com. Some links may be affiliate…
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Seattle: What to Know and Where to Go
Looking to spend a day in Seattle before or after your Alaskan cruise? Read ahead and learn how to tackle the SEA-TAC airport, find a good meal and navigate the Emerald City of the west with my family. Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and/or making a purchase, I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Getting to Seattle You can arrive to the city of Seattle by almost every form of transportation out there! The SEA-TAC (Seattle Tacoma) Airport is even a stop on the city’s Light Rail line. SEATAC Airport I’ve been to a lot of major airports in my…
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The 10 Easiest Meals while Traveling on the Road!
Are you like my family and love a good road trip? We travel a lot but don’t want to waste that precious travel budget on fast food meals. I’ve come up with 10 (plus a bonus!) favorite go-to meals that can easily be made in a hotel room! Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and/or making a purchase, I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Planning Meals While Traveling There are some constants when planning a trip- you need a place to rest your head and you’re going to need to eat! After a while, fast food gets expensive and monotonous…
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Mount Rainier or How to Throw Snowballs in a National Park
Have you ever wanted to have a snowball fight on the side of a mountain? In the middle of Spring? How about seeing wild waterfalls or trees that are neverendingly tall? Mount Rainier National Park is a must-visit stop during your next trip to Washington state! Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and/or making a purchase, I may make a small commission at NO extra cost to you! Safe Travels! Mount Rainier National Park What: Mount Rainier is a part of the United States National Parks system. It stretches almost 370 miles in Washington State. The focal point of the park is obviously Mount Rainier. The…
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Ketchikan, Alaska- A Place for Family Fun and Unexpected Adventures
Is your cruise ship docking in Ketchikan, Alaska? Excursions through the cruise line can be so expensive, instead take my self-guided (AND inexpensive!) tour of the port! Read along to see my recommendations for how to spend an afternoon in the rain capital of the United States! Some links on this site may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and/or making a purchase, I may make a small commission at NO extra cost to you! King Crab in Ketchikan National Parks System in Ketchikan Getting to Ketchikan by Cruise Ship The port of Ketchikan has 5 cruise ship berths. They are named, Berths 1-4 and the fifth is named…
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Sailing to Sitka, Alaska- How to Spend an Afternoon in Port
Will you be taking an Alaskan cruise this year? Odds are you will make a stop in the city of Sitka. While you can certainly book an excursion through your ship, my family found our own adventures walking through this port. Getting to Sitka from a Cruise Ship Nestled on Baranof Island, on the Alaskan coast between Ketchikan and Juneau, Sitka is a very popular cruise port. The port itself is about six miles outside of the main downtown area. Most cruise ships will provide a shuttle (we had one for the NCL Bliss) from the dock to downtown. The shuttle will bring you to Harrigan Centennial Hall. The Hall…
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The Complete Guide to Outdoor Fun in Schaumburg, Illinois
About an hour outside of the bustling metropolis of Chicago, lies the suburban city of Schaumburg. Home to a huge convention center, but lower hotel prices than in the city, this is an area that sees a lot of travelers for both business and pleasure. Our family had a week long stay during our daughter’s dance competition (read here for our other dance travel to Nashville). We found plenty to do outdoors in Schaumburg during our off time- check out all the city has to offer below! Where is Schaumburg? Schaumburg, Illinois is about 30 miles Northwest from Chicago. The commute into or out of the city will take about…
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The BEST Place to take Kids in Holland, Michigan
The west coast of Michigan is full of wineries, breweries and gardens-not exactly a wonderland for children. Enter Nelis’ Dutch Village in Holland, Michigan! This is part carnival, part playground and partially educational and perfect for the 12 and under set. Holland, Michigan Located on the west coast of the state, between Chicago and Detroit, Holland makes for a beautiful weekend getaway. Famous for its tulip gardens, it also offers several places to learn about the rich Dutch heritage of the city. For more details about the city, the annual Tulip Time festival and more read my post: Tulip Time in Holland, Michigan-A can’t miss Festival. Some links may be…
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Tulip Time in Holland, Michigan- A Can’t Miss Festival!
Did you know an entire Dutch town exists on the west side of Michigan? The town of Holland is home to the Tulip Time Festival, excellent restaurants and surrounded by wineries. Holland, Michigan is a great place for a spring time weekend getaway! Where is Holland, Michigan? Tulip Time in Michigan Where to Eat in Holland, MichiganMore to do in Holland Where is Holland, Michigan? Holland is located about 150 miles east of Chicago or 180 miles west of Detroit near the west coast of Michigan. A gorgeous little town, it is perfect for a romantic getaway or a weekend with the entire family. Some links may be affiliate links.…
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The Music Man Square in Mason City, Iowa
When traveling through the cornfields of the midwest, it can be difficult to find fun places to stop and stretch your legs. Luckily for us, we stumbled upon Mason City, Iowa and found an entire little town ready to be explored! This post may contain affiliate links. By clicking on them and/or making a purchase, I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Mason City…or River City? If you’re familiar at all with the Meredith Wilson masterpiece The Music Man, then Mason City might sound familiar! Mr. Wilson loosely based his musical on his hometown, Mason City, Iowa. Sitting about 120 miles North of Des Moines,…
