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“Travel is rich with learning opportunities, and the ultimate souvenir is a broader perspective.” ― Rick Steves

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Pure Aloha – Napili Kai Beach Resort

I used to think that I couldn’t possibly ever vacation to the same place twice -- there are just too many other destinations in the world to see and experience.  That is what I used to think, when I was younger and prior to having kids. It was also before…
Michelle Tucker
May 2, 2021
CabinTravel

Yosemite’s Tenaya Lodge: Our Favorite Winter Resort

While much of the Bay area heads up to Lake Tahoe each winter,  our family opts to spend our time in the snow a little farther south in beautiful Yosemite. Two miles outside of the park's south entrance lay one of our favorite wintertime resorts, Tenaya Lodge.  We recently visited…
Michelle Tucker
February 22, 2021
Travel

Musee Mecanique

If you are in San Francisco and are looking for something fun and inexpensive to do with the kids, I have got the place for you.  Right at the end of Taylor street at Pier 45 on Fishermans’ Wharf  is a unique little family owned museum which is as fun…
Michelle Tucker
February 25, 2020
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Costa Rica: A Family Friendly Adventure

Our family was in need of an adventure.  Spring Break was rapidly approaching and we wanted to try someplace new.  Our kids were 7 and 10 and we were more than ready to travel outside our comfort zone.  We wanted a place that would give us a good amount of…
Michelle Tucker
January 13, 2020
cruise familyTravel

Cruising with Kids: Yay or Nay?

This year for spring break my husband and I decided we were going to take a 7 day Caribbean cruise.  It has been nearly 15 years since either my husband or I had been on a cruise, and neither of us had ever been on one with kids.  We were…
Michelle Tucker
April 1, 2019
beachTravel

Bora Bora on a Budget

For our 15 year anniversary we decided Bora Bora was the place we wanted to visit. It was on both of our bucket lists.  Bora Bora is not the easiest place to get to nor is it affordable.  This trip took some time, budgeting, and careful planning to make it…
Michelle Tucker
March 11, 2019
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Disneyland: Mickey’s Halloween Party

This year my husband and I decided to take our kids to Disneyland to attend Mickey’s Halloween Party.  Since we have annual passes we thought this would be the perfect time to buy the extra ticket (yes, you must purchase a special ticket ) to attend the event, and also…
Michelle Tucker
February 4, 2019