If you had the option, where would you go?

August 5, 2010 by Alicia  
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If you had the choice to go anywhere you’d like, where would you go? If you didn’t have to worry about ticket prices, how far you could go, or how long you could stay which destination would you ultimately choose? Vote on our poll and let us know where you’d go! Comment below if you have a specific place in mind!

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Using Frommer’s Online

March 31, 2010 by Alicia  
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Are you planning a trip any time soon? Do you get stressed when you begin planning a trip?  I know I do and it’s mostly because I am usually in charge of everything.  I have to plan what we’re doing while we’re there, where we’re eating while we’re there and how much money we’re going to spend overall.  So between airline flights and dinner reservations I’m stressed until I actually go on my trip.

My mother recently suggested a travel guide I forgot about. Frommer’s. Wow I remember flipping through the detailed pages of Frommer’s Paris and wanting to go to every recommended area. While I can’t buy every single book for every location I go to, I found that Frommer’s also has adapted to their online users. The site is great and it’s exactly like the book, what with the information and it’s easy to use!

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Wordless Wednesdays

March 24, 2010 by Leah  
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Traveling Advice

December 8, 2009 by amarie3  
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Majority of Americans travel during the holidays. This is when airports become the worstairports place in the world. They come second to the mall around the holidays.The crowds, lines, dealing with checking in and security can get on your nerves after awhile. Avoid airline and airport stress this year by using these tips.

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Homosassa Springs: Just an Hour Away

November 21, 2009 by mbeth  
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My grandparents went to Homosassa Springs every year, but I have to admit that that was when I was a wee, little one. I had in fact forgotten about this beautiful resort town until I glanced across Google Maps the other day. Hey! Look! Homosassa! It’s not far from Ocala! And voila: TripAdvisor.com even has suggestions on places to stay there if you thought a mini-vacation was in order. And honestly, who doesn’t think mini-vacations aren’t in order, with today’s stresses? I may just head over there as soon as the pumpkin pie is digested.

What do you think of other areas around here for baby vacations?

Canoeing at Juniper Springs

November 18, 2009 by mbeth  
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Within the Ocala National Forest is the beautiful Juniper Springs, a place for canoeing, hiking, camping, and all-around fun. If you’re looking to get the family out of the house or if you want to do something romantic, just the two of you, then paddling through the blue, freshwater springs of Juniper will bring out the fun and relaxation for anyone. The US Forest service will not only rent you a kayak, but will also transport you to the mouth of the spring to begin your day-long kayaking adventure. Bring a picnic lunch, sunscreen, and a sense of adventure because you’re going to have a great time paddling through Juniper Springs in the Ocala National Forest.