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Travel Tips, Trip Reports

Family Friendly Places to Visit in San Antonio, TX

Texas is a larger than life destination for families.  The Lone Start State is absolutely huge and there are so many different cities with their own unique and interesting cultures.  On our first trip to Texas a couple months ago we spent time in Austin and San Antonio and had a fantastic time with the kids.  We spent most of our time in San Antonio (more than a week) and had a long list of activities we wanted to do.  Even with 7 + days in the city we didn’t get to see everything we wanted to.  Here is a list of our top experiences in San Antonio and a few that we didn’t get to visit.

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San Antonio Missions National Park

It’s well known that San Antonio, TX is home to the all famous Alamo Mission.  The Alamo plaza is located central to the main city area and is always buzzing with tourists who want to pay their respects and immerse themselves in history of the great Lone Star State.  What some may overlook is the bounty of historical information and culture located in the San Antonio Missions Historical Park.

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Do’s and Dont’s for your first trip to Xcaret Cultural Eco-Archaeological Park in Mexico

Everyone knows that if you’re vacationing in Mexico you won’t find yourself at a loss for things to do and see.  Aside from the flawless beaches of the region there are many activities that will keep you busy during your vacation. One of our top recommendations for visitors to Cancun and Riviera Maya is the cultural eco park Xcaret.  Combining the wonder of the Mexican jungle and ancient Mayan culture more than 50 exhibits and activities for the entire family this park has it all!  Families, adventure seekers and blissful newlyweds all will find something they’ll love at Xcaret.  Here are my most important tips for Xcaret:

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Three Things We Love About Discovery Children’s Museum Las Vegas

You have no idea how surprised I was when my research of Las Vegas for family friendly activities  revealed a highly rated children’s museum!  We were there last year for a little less than a week and I wanted to pack in as many activities as possible with my girls during that time.  Children’s museums are always a hit with our kids so I was sure we’d have a good time.

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Food Republic Review

We sailed the Norwegian Escape a while ago because A) we are cruise lovers who found a great off season deal and B) it was the newest ship on the market at the time and we wanted to experience all the bells and whistles for ourselves.  This cruise was a girls cruise (my best buddy and my two daughters sailed with me) and fortunately we are all foodies!  We had Food Republic high on our list of places we wanted to eat during our cruise on the Escape.  Food Republic was all over the NCL website and promotional videos we’d seen.  It was also featured in a lot of Youtube videos by other cruisers.  This was clearly the place to eat if you were headed onto the Escape and we wanted to see for ourselves.  Well, the restaurant totally lived up to the hype.

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Crococun Zoo

One of our favorite places to travel to as a family is Riviera Maya, Mexico.  It’s is an easy 2 hour flight from central Florida and provides a host of activities for all of us to enjoy.   Aside from the gorgeous beaches you can find Mayan ruins, cenotes (underground swimming holes), shopping, and more…  On our last visit to the region we decided to stop at the Crococun Zoo, an interactive animal experience we had heard a lot about.

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3 Things to Love about Ann Arbor’s Hands On Museum

Ann Arbor may not be one of the top family travel destinations in the United States but it is a wonderful city with so much to offer visitors.  Besides the famous University of Michigan and lovely Matthaei Botanical Gardens, and a variety of museums there are awesome restaurants and a cool vibe that makes everyone feel at home.  One of the must do attractions in Ann Arbor for families is the children’s museum there.  Here are the Precious Mommy’s top three reasons to visit the Ann Arbor Hand’s On Museum.

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Maui Tropical Plantation tips

 

maui tropical plantation

When to go

The Maui Tropical Plantation is located in Waikapu on the Hawaiian island of Maui.  The plantation opens daily from 9am -5 pm.  The grounds are expansive and beautiful with a lot of open space.  There are plenty of areas to explore and just take in the views.  Morning and afternoon offer similar weather aside from a random rain shower.

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Cane Garden Bay Tortola

Tortola is a quaint, small island in the British Virgin Islands.  Consisting of only 21 square miles and gloriously perfect beaches it’s a perfect spot for those looking for peace and quiet on vacation.  These qualities have made it one of the most popular cruise destinations in the Eastern Caribbean.  There are many flawless beaches on Tortola and Cane Garden Bay is one of the most popular, for a very good reason.

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