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Cruising Alaska with Kids on the NCL Bliss
When choosing to explore Alaska, cruising is seemingly the simpliest way to do so. We recently sailed with all three of our children on the NCL Bliss. (NCL-Norwegian Cruise Lines) Read on for info on our stateroom and the kids clubs on this huge ship. Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and/or making a purchase, I may make a profit at no additional cost to you. This post is unsponsored and my own opinion. All aboard the NCL Bliss The Bliss is currently the largest ship of NCL’s fleet at 168,028 gross tonnage. It carries up to 3,958 guests at double occupancy and 1,716 crew. Last…
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Dining with Disney Princesses- Akershus in Epcot
Continuing my series of Disney dining information, today’s post is all about the Akershus Royal Dining Hall in Epcot. Home to several Princesses and Norwegian fare, this restaurant is a great (and less expensive) alternative to dining in Cinderella’s castle. Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and/or making a purchase, I may make a small profit at no extra cost to you! What is Akershus Royal Banquet Hall? The Akershus Royal Banquet Hall is a restaurant located in Epcot in the Walt Disney World Resort. The meal is served family style and is highly influenced by Norwegian flavors. While dining, you will have the opportunity to…
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A Quick Afternoon in Rapid City, South Dakota
Once upon a time, my family was interested in a vacation where there would be no crowds and we could spend time in the great outdoors. We flipped a coin between South Dakota and Maine and wound up booking a flight to Rapid City, South Dakota. Never in a million years, did I think I would be traveling to this state and it quickly became one of my favorite trips ever! Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and/or making a purchase, I may make a small profit at NO EXTRA COST to you! Art AlleyRapid City RestaurantsMain Street SquareCity of Presidents South Dakota has several different…
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Devils Tower-How to avoid the Prairie Dogs!
Devils Tower may not be a National Park, but this makes it a less traveled treasure to visit when you’re out west! Just beware of the prairie dog holes… Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and/or making a purchase, I may make a small profit at no extra cost to you. Thank you! How to get to Devils Tower National Monument Devils Tower is in…Devils Tower, Wyoming, which is located about 100 miles from Rapid City, South Dakota. Reservations are not required at time of publishing, but I suggest you arrive earlier in the morning to avoid a long line at the entry booth. The Monument’s…
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Blast Off! Your Complete Guide To The Alabama U.S. Space & Rocket Center
The U.S. Space and Rocket Center is located just 2 hours from Nashville in Huntsville, Alabama. My family took a day trip to check out this awesome space center! Some links are affiliate links. By clicking on them and/or making a purchase, I may make a small profit at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support! Visiting Nashville soon? Learn more about touring the city with kids, the science and art museums! Tickets & Hours The U.S. Space and Rocket Center requires timed entry tickets. You are able to purchase them ahead of time online (recommended if you are on a certain schedule) or in person. The…
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Character Dining at Topolino’s Terrace in Walt Disney World
Opening in late 2019, Disney’s Riviera Resort is still one of the newer choices at the Walt Disney World Resort. Boasting a European ambiance, this resort also features one of my favorite on-property restaurants-Topolino’s Terrace. Meals featured at Topolino’s Terrace Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and making a purchase I may make a small commission at ZERO extra cost to you! If you didn’t know, Topolino is the Italian translation for Mickey Mouse. As such, he and a few of his closests friends meet at the namesake restaurant each morning to celebrate the fine arts, as well as the most important meal of the day-breakfast!…
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Having a great time with kids at 3 Smithsonian Museums
If you’re visiting Washington D.C., odds are you will visit at least one of the 21 Smithsonian museums during your trip. We were able to see the National Air & Space Museum, the Museum of Natural History and the Museum of American History on our recent trip. Follow along for tips and information about these amazing places. Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them I may make a small commission at NO extra cost to you! What to Know Before you Go Security Just like most tourist spots in Washington D.C., you will need to go through airport-style security to enter a lot of the Smithsonians. While…
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The Best Places to Eat with Kids in Washington D.C.
Traveling to any big city can be intimidating and overwhelming. When you add kids into the mix, you can quadruple those emotions! Half of keeping kids happy while traveling is keeping them well fed. Read on to see what we thought of some of the best places to eat with kids in Washington D.C. Official Chaos Manager D.C. Restaurant Ranking Old Ebbitt Grill I’m going to start here because if you ask anyone where you should eat as a tourist in D.C. they will name this restaurant! The Old Ebbitt Grill is touted as the city’s oldest saloon. It was founded in 1856. Although it has moved locations over the…
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How to make the easiest Lego table ever!
If you travel by car as often as we do, eventually the fun of travel books and games will start to wear off for your kids. That’s when you have to dig deep and get creative to keep the peace in the backseat! I’ve got the ultimate road trip activity hack and it will take you less than five minutes to make. Read ahead to find out how to make a Lego table for the car. Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and making a purchase I may make a small commission at NO extra cost to you. Thank you for your support! Lego on Amazon…
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Using the DAS Pass in Disney World- A Step-by-Step Guide
Have you heard of the DAS Pass but not sure what it is? If you’re traveling to Walt Disney World (or Land) and have members of your party who may find it difficult to spend a day in the Parks, then keep reading! For the purposes of this article I will only be referring to Disney World since I have personal experience with those Parks. Disneyland also uses this system. The overseas Parks operate differently. Updated September 2024: This past summer, Disney Parks changed their DAS process to dramatic response. I did not want to update this post until I had experienced the changes myself. This July we visited Disneyland…
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