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2014 May, 23

Grand Canyon by Helicopter

travelmagicstg2014-05-23T07:00:00-04:00May 23, 2014|Travel Destinations|0 Comments

My husband and I were married 10 years ago in Vegas. One of the things that we wanted to do but couldn’t (because we were a broke newlywed couple) was a Grand Canyon helicopter tour. This year, on our 10th anniversary, we decided to revisit Vegas and do it right! Papillon Helicopters has a variety of different helicopter, air and bus tours available. We chose the Grand Canyon Celebration flight. This flight included transportation from our hotel to the airport, a helicopter ride to the Grand Canyon, a picnic lunch with champagne at the bottom of the canyon, and a [...]

2014 March, 31

Carnival Ecstasy

travelmagicstg2014-03-31T07:00:00-04:00March 31, 2014|Travel, Travel Destinations|0 Comments

I sailed on the Carnival Ecstasy on December 13, 2013. It was a 4 day Bahamas sailing. I sailed with my husband and two kids. We stayed in an inside cabin. This was our first cruise on the Ecstasy. This ship is one of the smaller and older vessels in Carnival’s fleet. The Carnival Ecstasy is a part of Carnival’s Fantasy-Class of ships. The Ecstasy underwent a major refurbishment in fall 2009. The refurbishment featured the addition of a new wireless Internet café, a resort-style pool, an aqua park, an adult only section, [...]

2014 March, 3

River Ranch RV Resort

travelmagicstg2014-03-03T07:00:00-05:00March 3, 2014|Familes, Travel Destinations|0 Comments

My family camped at River Ranch RV resort over president’s day weekend. River Ranch is located in Central Florida about an hour from Disney World. River Ranch RV resort is located right next to Westgate River Ranch Resort. There is so much to do at River Ranch. There is a marina which is on the Kissimmee River. The facilities also have horseback riding, mini- golf, a petting zoo, tennis & basketball courts, and skeet shooting. There is a pool and jacuzzi on the premises too. There is a rodeo every Saturday night and they a family street party after. My [...]

2014 February, 3

The Kids Club on the Oasis of the Seas

travelmagicstg2014-02-03T07:00:00-05:00February 3, 2014|Travel Destinations|0 Comments

My family sailed on Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas in July 2013. At the time my kids were 11 and 12. Before we sailed I pre-registered them in the kids club online at Royal Caribbean’s website. My daughter Amanda has autism and I was able to list her special needs online. Amanda was in the Voyagers group ages 9-11. My son Hunter was in the pre-teen group ages12-14. The kids programs is broken down into groups by ages: Infants to 2 years, Aquanauts 3-5, Explorers 6-8, Voyagers 9-11, and then the teen group. Each group has daily activities planned. [...]

2014 January, 13

Exploring the American Southwest

travelmagicstg2023-10-23T16:30:56-04:00January 13, 2014|Adventures by Disney, Travel, Travel Destinations|0 Comments

The Grand Canyon makes an appearance on many people’s bucket lists, and areas in the Great American Southwest can be wonderful destinations for groups of any ages! These are locations that can be as relaxing or adventurous as you’d like, so there’s really something for everyone. Sedona is an easy drive from Flagstaff or Phoenix airports, and there are many great places to stay in this town. Cool architecture, great spas, yummy food, and such a laid-back attitude. You can’t help but take a long deep breath and relax with scenery like this. You can drive around and wonder at [...]

2013 December, 27

Magical Memories: Wine Tasting in Napa Valley

travelmagicstg2013-12-27T07:00:00-05:00December 27, 2013|Travel, Travel Destinations|0 Comments

This past October I had the opportunity to partake in wine tastings at 2 different wineries in Napa Valley with my sister during our girls’ getaway weekend – Kelham Vineyards and Vine Cliff Vineyards. We had a wonderful experience at both vineyards. Even though it was just after the harvest season, and most of the grapes were picked, we thoroughly enjoyed walking through the fields of grapevines. There were still some grapes left hanging on the vines, so of course we had to sample them. The grapes were so tiny and so sweet. It was hard to believe that these [...]

2013 December, 26

New Orleans with kids

travelmagicstg2013-12-26T07:00:00-05:00December 26, 2013|Familes, Travel, Travel Destinations|0 Comments

I’ve been to New Orleans several times with other adults, but when my nine-year-old son chose this destination for a mother/son trip, I thought “Why not?” New Orleans is full of fun, interesting and educational things to do with your kids. One of our first stops was City Park. They have a playground area named Storyland, where all the play equipment has been designed by Mardi Gras float makers. It’s a lot of fun for the kids to play, while also figuring out all the fairy tale stories that are depicted here! Also at City Park, there’s an area called [...]

2013 December, 6

Beautiful, other worldly Iceland

travelmagicstg2013-12-06T08:10:00-05:00December 6, 2013|Travel, Travel Destinations|0 Comments

People would ask me “Where are you going for your honeymoon?” and I knew what they were envisioning: warm beaches, swimsuits, and umbrella drinks. Then I’d answer them: “Iceland!” We went to Iceland in mid-October for our honeymoon. Yes, it’s cold there, but not crazy-cold. Temps in mid-October were around 40F, so we were quite comfortable in jeans and jackets. We flew IcelandAir nonstop from Boston to Reykjavik (the capital), which took only about five hours, and arrived at 7:00am, while it was still dark. At that time of year, the sun comes up around 9:00, so it’s perfect for [...]

2013 November, 22

Fun in the Swiss Countryside

travelmagicstg2013-11-22T07:00:00-05:00November 22, 2013|Travel Destinations|1 Comment

Fun in the Swiss Countryside A lot of times, when we travel, we go to visit cities. We enjoy nice restaurants, museums, theme parks, tours, and hotels. And we have a great time! But it can also be great fun to try something totally different for a vacation. We went to Switzerland in the summertime, and instead of using a large city like Geneva or Zurich as our “home base”, we stayed in Murren, a tiny car-free town halfway up a mountain. It took four trains and a cable car to reach this destination, but the experience was fantastic! Just [...]

2013 October, 23

Visit the Mermaids at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park

travelmagicstg2013-10-23T07:00:00-04:00October 23, 2013|Travel Destinations|0 Comments

If you have a little girl who loves mermaids and Ariel, this is a great place for a weekend trip! It’s Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, near Tampa Florida. It’s also a perfect stop for some “old-school” fun on your way down to Orlando! It was built in the 1940’s around a natural spring, which is quite beautiful with its clear water and wildlife, but the park has a lot more to offer: They do several mermaid shows daily. You’re seated in an underwater 500-seat theater that’s built into the side of the spring, and every spot has a good [...]