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Saving on Your Extravagant Weekend Staycavation – Social Distancing Edition

Pandemic news can be emotionally-distressing and hard to escape, especially while limited travel is advised. To help with that challenge, here are five of our favorite websites to help with "Staycavations" - especially during times of social distancing.

Off Season in the Mountains: Colorado During the Fall

Looking to escape to Colorado with the family during the off-season? Grand Lake offers many fun and awe-inspiring adventures for the family! Check them out.

The Magic of Orlando

Photo Credit: disneyworld.disney.go.com When someone says “dream vacation”, it’s hard not to picture Disney World or Universal Studios. Considered two of the most popular destinations in the U.S., they are a must-visit for families. One of our Family Travel producers recently had the pleasure of visiting Orlando, Florida, with her family, and is ready to

Mawamba Lodge in Costa Rica for the Perfect Family Adventure

Mawamba Lodge is an eco lodge located minutes from Tortuguero National Park in the northeast corner of Costa Rica on the Caribbean coast. Tortuguero is a remote national park that can only be accessed by boat or plane since the park and village is situated on a network of canals. One would think that due to its

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Seeking Out Traditional Aruban Food

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1563559662563{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Seeking Out Traditional Aruban Food At tropical resorts, especially in colder seasons, the temptation is to stay put, grab a beach chair and chill, moving as little as possible and, usually, eating at one of the restaurants on the property. For those of us who live to eat, however, we like to

Where to Play in the Florida Keys: Sundiver Snorkeling

Sundiver Snorkeling Tours 102840 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL, 33037 305-451-2220 snorkelingisfun.com Colleen and the crew caught the most beautiful day for snorkeling in the waters of the world famous Key Largo National Marine Sanctuary. Although the Portuguese Man o’ War jellyfish were out that day, everyone braved the dive to see the beautiful shallow,

Where to Learn in the Florida Keys: Turtle Hospital

Turtle Hospital 2396 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL, 33050 305-743-2552 turtlehospital.org The first stop in the Florida Keys was the Turtle Hospital located in Marathon, Florida. Visiting the hospital made for an educational, yet touching experience. Colleen and the crew were invited to take a guided tour of the hospital facilities and the sea turtle rehabilitation