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2017 July, 20

Cruising with Kids on NCL Epic

travelmagicstg2023-10-05T17:22:40-04:00July 20, 2017|Travel Destinations|0 Comments

Cruising NCL with kids is an amazing experience. The NCL Epic is a great ship for families and multigenerational trips. Here are some wonderful things about cruising with kids on this ship. Youth Programs – NCL’s Youth Program is divided into groups: Guppies (ages 6 months to 3 years), Splash Academy (ages 3 – 12 years), and Entourage (ages 13 – 17 years). The Splash Academy is further divided by age: Turtles (ages 3 – 5 years), Seals (ages 6 – 9 years), and Dolphins (ages 10 – 12 years). On the NCL Epic, there is not a nursery for [...]

2017 July, 18

Planning a Walt Disney World & Universal Vacation
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Planning a Walt Disney World & Universal Vacation

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Planning a Walt Disney World & Universal Vacation

travelmagicstg2017-07-18T06:00:47-04:00July 18, 2017|Travel Destinations|0 Comments

Having a hard time deciding between taking a vacation to Walt Disney World or Universal Orlando? Why not visit both? If you want to spend a few days at Walt Disney World and a few days at Universal, you can easily split your vacation between the two. If possible, I suggest devoting a day to each theme park. Walt Disney World has 4 parks - Animal Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom. Universal Orlando has 3 parks - Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios and Volcano Bay. Staying at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel and Universal Orlando Resort [...]

2017 June, 29

Recreation on NCL Epic

travelmagicstg2023-10-05T17:04:20-04:00June 29, 2017|Travel Destinations|0 Comments

NCL Epic is large ship, bursting from bow to stern with fun activities. From pools to bowling to trivia, there is plenty to do from sun up to sun down (and even after)! Pools – The pool areas on NCL Epic are much more than just pools. There are 2 main pools (one in the adult only section), 5 hot tubs, water slides, and an aqua park for the youngest cruisers. The slides include 2 body slides and 1 tube slide, including the Epic Plunge, the only tube/bowl slide at sea. The Aqua Park includes splash areas and slides for [...]

2017 May, 30

Reason Why You Should Take a Cruise?

travelmagicstg2023-10-05T16:29:51-04:00May 30, 2017|Travel Destinations|0 Comments

There are so many reasons why to choose a cruise for your next vacation! One of the top reasons to take a cruise is the incredible value they offer to your vacation since the initial cost of your cruise includes almost everything you will need from mouth-watering dining, accommodations, entertainment, and not to mention the opportunity to explore unknown places. Most cruises run for $100 per person or less per day, which is much cheaper than if you were to plan a vacation on land you would have to rent a hotel room, pay for daily meals, and entertainment. [...]

2017 May, 23

Specialty Dining on NCL Epic

travelmagicstg2017-05-23T06:00:22-04:00May 23, 2017|Travel Destinations|0 Comments

On the NCL Epic, the Freestyle way of life really comes to life with all of the different dining options available. The Epic has 11 complimentary dining options as well as 7 specialty dining , which have a surcharge. You can purchase dining packages or in some cases, receive a dining package for free (depending on available discounts). Children can order from the kid’s menu at specialty restaurants for no extra charge or order from the specialty menu for an additional fee. On the NCL Epic, you’ll find 7 specialty restaurants in addition to the 11 complimentary dining locations. [...]

2017 April, 25

Freestyle Complimentary Dining on NCL Epic

travelmagicstg2023-10-05T16:24:11-04:00April 25, 2017|Travel Destinations|1 Comment

On all NCL ships, the focus is on Freestyle Cruising which means there is no set dining time each night, there’s no strict dress code, and you won’t be stuck seated with tablemates you can’t stand each night (unless they’re part of your family!). On the NCL Epic, the Freestyle way of life really works with all of the different dining options available. The Epic has 11 complimentary dining options as well as 7 specialty dining options, which have a surcharge for dining. You can purchase dining packages or in some cases, receive a dining package for free (depending on [...]

2017 March, 2

3 Not to Miss Shows at SeaWorld Orlando

travelmagicstg2023-10-04T18:10:29-04:00March 2, 2017|Travel Destinations|0 Comments

SeaWorld Orlando is made up of mostly shows, but it can be hard to fit them all in to one day. Check out my top three show picks and be sure not to miss them. If you have more time and can see more, that’s great! But here is my list of must do’s: 1.) Blue Horizons: This is the dolphin show, and is definitely a must do, and the show I was most impressed with! Dolphins are super smart, and it shows by the amazing tricks they perform during the show. But, you will see much more than dolphins [...]

2017 February, 21

5 All Inclusive Resorts in Mexico for Families with Young Kids

travelmagicstg2017-02-21T06:00:11-05:00February 21, 2017|Travel Destinations|0 Comments

I’ve been asked a lot lately what all-inclusive resorts in Mexico are best for families traveling with young kids. There are so many wonderful resorts but I’ve narrowed down to 5 of my favorites. You will have loads of family fun at any of these resort options. Paradisus Playa Del Carmen La Esmeralda: Having a great kid’s club is a must when traveling with little ones. I love this resort because it offers daycare services starting at 12 months old! Grown-ups need a little relaxation even when traveling with the family and having this childcare service for babies and toddlers [...]

2017 February, 7

How to Decide Where to Go on Your Family Vacation

travelmagicstg2023-10-04T18:08:24-04:00February 7, 2017|Travel Destinations|0 Comments

It’s time to plan a Family Vacation! But, oh, the stress that comes with deciding on where to travel! I’m here to help relieve you of some of the stress that goes along with that decision. There are several factors that might affect your choice of destination. Here are five factors that may help you narrow down your Vacation Destination: Age of Travelers- If you are traveling as a couple with just two adults, this category of factors does not affect you and you can move on to the next category! However, if you’re traveling with more than one [...]

2017 January, 20

Puerto Vallarta-A Great Family Vacation Destination

travelmagicstg2023-10-04T18:05:11-04:00January 20, 2017|Travel Destinations|0 Comments

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is a wonderful destination for a family looking for a warm destination to travel to during the winter months. The friendly people, amazing weather, beautiful resorts and good food make it a great place to visit for all ages. Resorts: Resorts can be found in 4 different locations-downtown Puerto Vallarta, the Puerto Vallarta Marina area, Nuevo Vallarta, and Punta Mita. You’ll find both all-inclusive resort options and resorts that aren’t all-inclusive. There are some terrific restaurants throughout the Puerto Vallarta area so going all-inclusive isn’t a must. On our most recent visit we stayed at the Marriott [...]