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Why pack a suitcase--just stuff a few pairs of shorts, couple of t-shirts, sandals, tennis shoes and some towels and sunscreen in an overnight bag, and head off for sun, sand and surf! I live about 4 1/2 hours from Galveston , which is great when I want to take an impulsive getaway weekend. We try to...
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South Lake Tahoe is often viewed by non-locals as a destination spot for those wanting a pristine summer lake vacation or an opulent winter ski getaway. What they don't know is that South Tahoe is a major status symbol locale among Californians. If you are anybody who is anybody living in Northern...
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South Lake Tahoe is often viewed as a destination spot for those wanting a pristine summer lake vacation or an opulent winter ski getaway. What non-locals don't know is that South Lake Tahoe is a status symbol among Californians. If you are anybody who is anybody living in Northern California, then...
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Galveston was discovered by Spanish explorers in 1523, but it's being re-discovered today by thousands of tourists who have flocked to its peaceful shores. Once they arrive, they find all kinds of activities just waiting for them, both on and off the water. Parakarting - Galveston has all the usual...
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When I say "Guess where we're going?" My kids don't yell Disneyland, they holler "Galveston! We're going to Galveston!" A little paradise that's synonymous to amusement park, beach, water rides, fishing, swimming, snorkeling, dolphin watching, and eating in the middle...
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When we start discussing vacation plans with our daughters they always talk about our vacation trip when we stayed at Casa del Mar . My wife is from Mexico so normally that is where we go to visit family and we use vacation as a chance to reconnect with them. However, one year we decided to be a bit...
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Traveling with young children can be fun if you plan ahead. The first thing you want to do is to book a suite with a full kitchen. This will not only save you money on eating out but will keep you sane. When your kids (or you) are tired you can go back to your condo and get a snack or rest so that you...
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As our family of four packed for our trip to Kauai, I was looking forward to a lying on a beach and working on my suntan. Little did I know what my two teenage children had in store. After checking into our resort condo in Kauai , our teenagers who had done all their research online, informed us that...
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Tahoe is like Vegas, with snow. Really. For my money, most of which I lose after the first night of casino hopping, there is no better spring break destination for blowing off mid-semester steam. The weather gets into the 50's, but there is still plenty of snow on the ground. Here are the basics...
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If you are looking for adventure, Kauai is, by far, the best island to visit in Hawaii. My husband and I spent our honeymoon in Hawaii this past July. We also visited Maui and the Big Island, but Kauai won over our hearts. As we drove from the Lihue airport to the North shore to get to our resort, it...
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Bad news: Kauai is expensive. Great news: We went on a sandal string budget without sacrificing the thrill of paradise. Here are some cost cutting ideas we tried across four categories: food, accommodations, souvenirs, and adventures, without cutting out any of the fun. Food expenses add up. But on Kauai...
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Breathtaking sunsets, miles of beautiful blue ocean and cascading waterfalls make Kauai, Hawaii one of the most romantic islands for a vacation. I spent seven days on this tropical paradise, and I loved every moment of it - with my new husband. Being adventure lovers, we wanted to make the most of every...