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2015 September, 2

Vacationing at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park

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This summer we camped in our RV at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and it was one of our best camping trips to date. We were very surprised how nice the campgrounds are at John Pennekamp. There are 47 full hookup sites that are very well maintain. The park amenities include fishing, swimming, picnicking, and a visitor center which includes an aquarium. We were in walking distance to Cannon Beach, the marina, aquarium, dive shop, and kayak rentals. There are also several hotels in the area. John Pennekamp is one of the true treasures in the Florida Keys. John [...]

2015 August, 20

Iberostar’s Paraiso Lindo Resort in Riviera Maya Mexico

travelmagicstg2015-08-20T06:00:00-04:00August 20, 2015|Travel Destinations|0 Comments

Last month I was fortunate enough to go on an awesome family vacation to Mexico! We stayed at the beautiful all-inclusive Paraiso Lindo Resort in Riviera Maya, just 30 minutes south of Cancun! This was my first time at an all-inclusive resort and I learned so much! The rooms were more than spacious! Even with sharing the room with two other adults, we always had enough space for everyone to be comfortable! There were always plenty of towels in the bathroom and the beds were always adorned with the cutest towel animals after being made every day by housekeeping! I [...]

2015 August, 10

Must Do’s During Your First Visit to LEGOLAND

travelmagicstg2015-08-10T06:00:00-04:00August 10, 2015|Travel Destinations|0 Comments

Some Must Do’s when visiting LEGOLAND first you must head over to Explorer Island especially if you have young kids or anyone who has a fascination with fossils this is where explorers can dig for fossils, ride on a junior size roller coaster, climb inside a “Megga-Egga Saurus” or lie inside a real life-sized dinosaur footprint, you will see just how big these amazing animals really were. Next head over to Coastersaurus where you will reach speeds up to 21 miles per hour as you climb, turn, and dip all around a prehistoric jungle of animated and life sized dinosaurs [...]

2015 August, 3

Summer Fun in the Florida Keys

travelmagicstg2015-08-03T06:00:00-04:00August 3, 2015|Travel Destinations|0 Comments

The Florida Keys are located off the southern tip of Florida that runs about 120 miles long. The Keys are made up of over 1700 islands, in which only a small percentage are accessible by car. Because there are so many islands in the Keys, the Keys are divided into groups. They are grouped as the Upper Keys, Middle Keys, and Lower Keys. Key Largo is the first Key and Key West is the southernmost Key. The Keys are surrounded by The Gulf of Mexico to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. The Florida Keys are known [...]

2015 July, 15

Family fun at Catalina Island

travelmagicstg2015-07-15T06:00:00-04:00July 15, 2015|Travel Destinations|0 Comments

Catalina Island, California’s hidden gem! If you have never been to Catalina Island you really must make it a point to go and see this amazing Island. You can make it a day trip or a weekend getaway. Either way you will not be disappointed. It is a great place to take your family or if you are in need of a couple’s getaway. You must first book a ferry ride over with one of the two boats that over daily ferry service, they are Catalina Express and the Catalina Flyer. The boat ride over takes approximately 1 hour to [...]

2015 July, 8

Utah in the Summertime

travelmagicstg2015-07-08T06:00:00-04:00July 8, 2015|Travel Destinations|0 Comments

Are you a skier? A hiker? A nature lover? Like adventure? Well, then visiting Utah may just be the vacation spot for you! Of course, if you’re a skier, you will want to come between December and May. Utah really does have the Best Snow on Earth. But, summertime is an awesome time to visit Utah, too! Many people have asked me (because I live in Utah) if it gets warm in Utah. Let me assure you it does! We live in the desert, so it gets very hot in the summer. Here are 5 reasons to visit Utah in [...]

2015 June, 12

Packing the perfect park bag

travelmagicstg2015-06-12T06:00:00-04:00June 12, 2015|Travel Destinations|0 Comments

Packing the perfect bag to bring into a Disney theme park is not rocket science, but it can be hard to not over pack and bring unnecessary things into the parks! Follow these tips to pack the perfect bag while saving space and sanity! One of my favorite things to do in the days leading up to my vacations is planning what I’ll bring into the parks each day. For some, this is silly and a little too Type A planning, but for me it’s one of the best parts of planning!! While I don’t have kids just yet (so [...]

2015 June, 3

Hyatt Regency Newport Beach

travelmagicstg2015-06-03T06:00:00-04:00June 3, 2015|Travel Destinations|0 Comments

Looking for somewhere fun to stay this summer? The Hyatt Regency in Newport Beach, CA is the place to stay!! The Hyatt Regency not only has amazing and courteous staff that makes you feel like you are part of their family they also have everything you would want in your hotel stay. From the moment you walk through the lobby doors you will be greeted with a smile! From there you may pick and choose from the many sitting areas they provide for their guests from a game room that includes several books and games such as tic-tac-to to quiet [...]

2015 May, 20

The most fun you never knew you were going to have!

travelmagicstg2015-05-20T06:00:00-04:00May 20, 2015|Travel Destinations|0 Comments

On our recent NCL Jewel cruise to Roatan, Belize, and Cozumel, we decided to book the Gumbalimba Animal Sanctuary excursion through NCL. We weren’t sure what to expect, but the reviews were good, so we took our chances and this excursion ended up being the highlight of our cruise! Our meeting time for the excursion was not until 11:45. We left the ship early to explore the shopping area at the port. There were plenty of shops to choose from including Diamonds International, a Duty Free store, and a Harley-Davidson store, as well as many local craftsmen and artists. Our [...]

2015 May, 18

Going on a trip to Paris is a Dream Vacation!

travelmagicstg2015-05-18T06:00:00-04:00May 18, 2015|Travel Destinations|0 Comments

Everyone dreams of Paris in the springtime, but I actually got to go in May one year. It was a dream trip and I highly recommend it. Whether you are a history buff, an art fanatic, a foodie, or a shopper, you will love Paris. There is so much to do! There is no way to cover it all here, but I will try! It’s a long flight from the U.S., but well worth it. 1. Museums- Most people have heard of the Louvre. It’s one of the most famous museums in the world having been featured in many movies. [...]