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Post COVID Travel Bucket List

Some people Zillow dream homes. Others have oodles of Pinterest boards detailing the perfect kitchen. I prefer editing my bucket list destinations. It's something I've always enjoyed. But this year, I've really upped my game. 😉 So which countries made the cut on my Post COVID Travel Bucket List? India Taj Mahal, India I have… Continue reading Post COVID Travel Bucket List

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A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland

Spending a night at Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center has been on our bucket list since moving to Nashville earlier this year. As an early Christmas present, we did just that last Friday night. This luxury resort in the heart of Music City is lovely on any given day, but shines spectacularly when dressed… Continue reading A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland

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Holiday Gift Ideas for the Frequent Traveler

I confess I'm not a fan of shopping. Too many choices give me major anxiety. So I find gift-giving guides are super helpful this time of year. Here, I've complied a list of practical holiday gift ideas for the frequent traveler. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Packing Cubes Packing Cubes are… Continue reading Holiday Gift Ideas for the Frequent Traveler

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The Hollywood Brown Derby, Hollywood Studios

For our Thanksgiving Day meal, we dined at The Hollywood Brown Derby in Disney's Hollywood Studios. An authentic replica of the famous Brown Derby in Hollywood, CA - known for fine food, good times, and glamorous company - the restaurant exquisitely captures the golden age of Hollywood. As you step inside, the wood-paneled atmosphere is… Continue reading The Hollywood Brown Derby, Hollywood Studios

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Tiffins Restaurant, Animal Kingdom

Located on Discovery River, near the entrance of Pandora - The World of Avatar in Disney's Animal Kingdom is Tiffins Restaurant. This signature dining experience is one that is often overlooked, but well deserving of a visit. Inspired by the world travels of the park's creators including retiring veteran Imagineer Joe Rohde, the interior is… Continue reading Tiffins Restaurant, Animal Kingdom

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Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

For our Thanksgiving visit, we stayed at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort. Having grown up in the islands, I'm particularly drawn to tropical themes and love seeing how others interpret them. At Caribbean Beach Resort, I was taken with the pastel hues and lush landscaping. I don't know that I was transported back to The Bahamas,… Continue reading Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

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Thanksgiving at Disney – COVID Precautions

Since March, we've been very selective about which stores we visit, how we shop for groceries, which restaurants we patronize, and places we visit. For our annual Thanksgiving trip, I knew a vacation to Walt Disney World would check all of our personal boxes for safety. So what's different at Walt Disney World? And is… Continue reading Thanksgiving at Disney – COVID Precautions

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Holidays at Universal Orlando

December 2019 at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando Christmastime is always extra special at Universal Orlando Resort! And I hear from impeccable sources that not even The Grinch can steal holiday joy this year! From November 14 - January 3rd, you can get in on the mind-blowing, mischief-making, action-packed adventure of a lifetime.… Continue reading Holidays at Universal Orlando

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St Lucia and Sandals Grande St. Lucian

*Effective 4/2/2022 there is no requirement for pre-test travel or quarantine for fully vaccinated travelers. Unvaccinated travelers aged 5 years and older must have a valid negative Standard COVID-19 PCR test done within 5 days prior to arrival. Last week, I had the privilege to spend four glorious days in St. Lucia at Sandals Grande St. Lucian as part… Continue reading St Lucia and Sandals Grande St. Lucian