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Choosing a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel – Part I

By Stephanie McCarty

Looking for a Great Value: Disney’s Value and Moderate Resorts Fit the Bill So, you’re planning a visit to Walt Disney World and want to stay on-site. With nearly two-dozen options, ranging from moderate to deluxe, there are a lot to choose from! Each resort has a unique twist offering great pool areas, dining options […]

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Foodie Dining in Vail, Colorado

By Holly Rosen Fink

While visiting Vail recently, I was introduced to some of the loveliest restaurants in town. I assumed that the food would be good, but I truly didn’t realize just how good. The majority of restaurants are inspired by farm-to-table ingredients and are made with organic ingredients. While I’m not typically a foodie, I found the […]

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Filed Under: USA Tagged With: Foodie Dining in Vail Colorado, Holly Rosen Fink, La Tour, Matsuhisa, Paula Schmitt, Terra Bistro, This Girl Travels, Travel

Carnival Fun Ship 2.OH!

By Karon Warren

When Carnival introduced its new “Fun Ship 2.0” initiative in 2012, I had the opportunity to experience it firsthand with my mother on the new Carnival Breeze in December 2012. I loved the improvements it brought to the cruise line: the new eating concepts, the ramped-up entertainment options and the colorful décor throughout the corridors. […]

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My Own Personal Experience with Magic Bands and Fast Pass Plus

By Stephanie McCarty

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Last time, I told you about Disney’s new “My Disney Experience” website/smartphone app, and how this new technology can enhance your Walt Disney World vacation. If you’re just joining us, check out my previous article here: Disney’s Magic Bands: What are they and how do I get one? I had the chance to visit Walt […]

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Our Child-Free Visit to Water’s Edge Resort & Spa

By Holly Rosen Fink

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One recent Friday night my husband and I headed to Water’s Edge Resort & Spa in Connecticut for a night without the kids. It had been many years since we had been away on our own and we both craved some time away. Life gets so busy sometimes and as much as we love traveling […]

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Filed Under: Hotels Tagged With: Chef Joe Vitti, Essex, Holly Rosen Fink, Ivoryton, Long Island Sound, Old Saybrook, Our Child-Free Visit to Water’s Edge Resort & Spa, Paula Schmitt, This Girl Travels, Travel, Water's Edge

Join Us to Talk About Women & Travel in 2014

By Holly Rosen Fink

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Women make up just over half of the population and they’re becoming a more vital part of the travel market than ever before. Women are traveling on their own more today than ever before (they’re calling them “holiday selfies”). They’re more adventure seeking. They like cooking and learning holidays and they love volunteer trips. Unmarried […]

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Plan a Mexican Vacation at Grand Velas Riviera Maya

By Elena Sonnino

grand velas riviera maya view from jungle room

Taking a family vacation to Mexico sounds blissful right about now as temperatures start to decrease and snowflakes start to fall. Although there are many choices of where to go in Mexico, one of our favorite places to visit in Mexico is the Riveria Maya. Four reasons we love Grand Velas Riviera Maya for a family […]

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Disney’s Magic Bands: What are they and how do I get one?

By Stephanie McCarty

Magic Bands

If you’re planning a trip to Walt Disney World in the near future, you’ve likely heard about Magic Bands, but may be wondering what they are. These colorful wristbands are more than just a bracelet with the iconic mouse ears on it. The bands are an all-in-one-device, designed to allow you to connect several aspects […]

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Filed Under: Disney, Theme Parks Tagged With: Disney's Magic Bands: What are they and how do I get one?, Disney's Magical Express, Fast Pass Plus, Magic Bands, My Disney Experience, Paula Schmitt, Stephanie McCarty, This Girl Travels, Travel, Walt Disney World

Light Up the Holidays in Winston-Salem, NC

By Paula Schmitt

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Thinking of getting away for the holidays this year? Our family did just that recently – a road trip to the unique Moravian settlement of Old Salem. The city’s attractions are brightly decorated and extend a warm welcome to all. Visitors can celebrate the season with a beautiful light festival, candlelight tours of historic homes […]

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10 Amazing Ways to Immerse Your Family in Fun at Liberty Science Center

By Shannon Entin

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Liberty Science Center (LSC) in Jersey City, NJ, has been a family favorite for years. Located at Liberty State Park – where you can also hop a ferry to the Statue of Liberty – LSC offers four floors of hands-on exhibits, animals, and demonstrations. Here are just ten of the many amazing ways to spend […]

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