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A Royal Trip to London’s Dukes Hotel for High Tea

By Holly Rosen Fink

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On our recent trip to London, we decided to do something completely different. On our annual visits, we typically experience everything London has to offer – castles, bridges, museums, restaurants and theater. Yet there was one thing even my British-born husband had not experienced – traditional High Tea…and not just your typical High Tea, rather […]

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Filed Under: Europe, Hotels Tagged With: A Royal Trip to London’s Dukes Hotel for High Tea, Dukes Hotel, Green Park, High Tea, Holly Rosen Fink, Jermyn, London, Paula Schmitt, St James Place, This Girl Travels, Travels

The 2015 Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Slate

By Paula Schmitt

I am so excited to share with you the upcoming movies from Walt Disney Studios in 2015. From animation to uplifting, to Strange Magic and Star Wars, 2015 is going to be an awesome year for movie lovers and for Walt Disney Pictures. Here is a complete list of all upcoming films to be released […]

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Filed Under: Disney Tagged With: Age of Ultron, Ant-Man, Avengers, Cinderella, Disney, Inside Out, Marvel, McFarland USA, Monkey Kingdom, Movies, Paula Schmitt, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Strange Magic, The 2015 Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Slate, The Good Dinosaur, The Jungle Book, This Girl Travels, Tomorrowland, Travel

Fantasmic! FASTPASS Options at Disneyland Park

By Dawn Cullo

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A trip to Disneyland isn’t complete without seeing the nighttime spectacular known as Fantasmic! Since its opening in 1992 the show has become guest favorite and draws large crowds.  In the past few years guest have been known to save their spots for Fantasmic! hours before the show starts. Starting on December 12, 2014 Disneyland will now offer […]

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Filed Under: Disney, Theme Parks Tagged With: Adventure Land, Aladdin's Oasis, Big Thunder Trail, Blue Bayou, Critter Country, Dawn Cullo, Disney, Fantasmic!, Fantasmic! FASTPASS Options at Disneyland Park, Frontierland, Hungry Bear Dessert Party, Mickey Mouse, New Orleans Square, Paula Schmitt, River Belle Terrace, This Girl Travels, Travel

Enjoying the Fruits of Grapevine, Texas

By Karon Warren

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When I first learned about Grapevine, Texas, I was excited to check it out. After all, I haven’t explored much of Texas, so I’m always interested in discovering more of its great cities. So when I headed to Grapevine in December, I was pleasantly surprised to find that, although this is one of the Lone […]

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“Frozen Fun” at Disneyland Opens January 7, 2015

By Dawn Cullo

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Disneyland Resort is finally feeling the Frozen love. Starting January 7th Disneyland Resort will be home to “Frozen Fun” but this awesome event will only be available for a limited time.  All events will take place in Disney California Adventure in Hollywood Land. Here is what you can experience during “Frozen Fun.” “Anna and Elsa’s Royal Welcome” is the […]

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A Day Trip to the Burj Khalifa in UAE

By Thomas Schmitt

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If you’re the type of person who enjoys extreme heights, then a visit to “At The Top” on level 124 of the Burj Khalifa (aka The Dubai Tower) in United Arab Emirates might belong on your bucket list.  The Burj Khalifa has more than 160 floors and is the tallest building in the world at […]

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Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: A Day Trip to the Burj Khalifa in UAE, At The Top, Burj Khalifa, Dubai, Dubai City Center, Dubai Mall, Dubai Museum, Mall of the Emirates, Paula Schmitt, The Dubai Tower, The United Arab Emirates, This Girl Travels, Tom Schmitt, Travel

Wild Idaho

By Samantha

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Idaho is an amazing place, full of natural wonders and a unique history as well. If you visit, you will want to make a stop in Boise, the state’s capital. There is much to see and do in Boise, especially if you have the kids in tow. Some of our favorite things to do while […]

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Filed Under: Family Travel, USA Tagged With: Amazing Angels Exhibit, Aquarium of Boise, Boise, Paula Schmitt, Reptile Room, Samantha Feuss, This Girl Travels, Travel, Wild Idaho, World Center for Birds of Prey, Zoo Boise, Zoo Boise Conservation Fund, Zoo Farm

A Holiday Trip to Dana Point, California

By Holly Rosen Fink

If you’re looking for a holiday trip with the family this year, look no further than Dana Point. Located in Orange County, it’s mid way between Los Angeles and San Diego, and they offer an abundance of activities for families during this time of year. You can stay in a Dana Point resort and be […]

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Disneyland Tours

By Dawn Cullo

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Visiting Disneyland is always a magical experience but when you add in a Disneyland Resort tour your visit takes on a whole new spin. During these tours you will get the chance to go behind the scenes and learn about the magic it takes to make Disneyland Resort what it is today.  One of my favorite tours […]

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Family Fun at “Now Snowing Nightly” in Celebration, Florida

By Paula Schmitt

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I was recently invited to preview the “Now Snowing Nightly” event in Celebration, Florida. This was our family’s first time attending and we were excited to visit and check out the town’s holiday spirit. We were happily entertained and plan to return next year for this winter holiday event. Here is more information on the […]

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