Travel
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The Mist Trail: Epic Hike in Yosemite National Park
In my last post, Yosemite National Park: Amazing 3 Day Itinerary for First Time Visitors, I shared a little bit about my experience hiking the Mist Trail. I wanted to go into more detail about this amazing hike including what to wear, what to pack, trail info, route options, and of course share more photos and videos! Mist Trail Location The trailhead is located in the eastern part of Yosemite Valley. There is no parking available at the trailhead. The best option is to take the free shuttle to Happy Isles stop 16. If you’re not staying in the valley, I would recommend parking in the nearby Curry Village parking…
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Yosemite National Park: Amazing 3 Day Itinerary for First Time Visitors
Yosemite National Park should be on everyone’s travel bucket list! The first time I saw photos of Yosemite, I knew I had to go there one day. It looked like a dreamland! Located on the eastern side of central California in the Sierra Nevada mountain range, Yosemite is famous for its stunning granite cliffs and abundant waterfalls. When my husband and I were invited to a wedding at Tenaya Lodge right outside of Yosemite, I jumped at the opportunity to extend our trip to include 3 days exploring the park. I’m so excited to share my experience at Yosemite National Park because it absolutely lived up to my high expectations…
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10 Reasons to Stay at Embassy Suites Niagara Falls, Canada
If you are planning a trip to Niagara Falls, Canada I would definitely recommend staying at the Embassy Suites Niagara Falls Fallsview Hotel in Ontario, Canada. Here are 10 reasons you should stay at this hotel. 1. Excellent location You can walk out of the hotel and be at the top of the Horseshoe Falls within minutes. There is a short bridge and ramp from the back of the hotel to the top of the Incline Railway. My kids loved the railway! The fun, convenience, and accessibility are worth the small cost. It’s a very short ride down to the Table Rock Welcome Center where we picked up a…
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Disney World Outfit Inspiration for the Whole Family
If you’re planning a trip and need Disney World outfit inspiration, you’ve come to the right place. Matching family T-shirts or coordinating outfits are super fun and make for great photos! Here is what my family wore to all 4 Disney World theme parks. I’ve also included links to where you can purchase some of the shirts and accessories and a few other ideas to inspire you to plan your perfect Disney outfits. Magic Kingdom My 5 year old daughter’s all time favorite Disney princess is Cinderella. Dressing her in a Cinderella inspired outfit for her first trip to Disney World was a must! She does have a beautiful dress-up…
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Complete List of Disney World Park Bag Essentials
A fun and successful day at Disney World starts with a well packed park bag. This complete list of Disney World park bag essentials will help prepare you for anything that might pop up throughout the day. This guide will go over everything you need and why it is important to pack. I’ve also included some product recommendations for items I found particularly useful and links to where you can buy them. Before I dive into the park bag list, here are a couple of things to keep in mind: Everything you need to pack in your Disney World park bag Tech items and accessories What to pack to beat the…
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How to Make a Disney Countdown Board that Kids will LOVE
When I was planning my children’s first trip to Disney (ages 3 and 5), I knew a Disney countdown calendar was a must! There are tons of great ideas out there, but I wanted something that was really going to get my kids pumped for our trip. I decided to make a countdown board of mystery boxes filled with adorable little Disney goodies for them to open each day. It was super easy to put this board together and my kids LOVED it! I ended up making one for each of them and they were both so excited. Here are step by step instructions on how to make your own…