Universal Studios & Islands of Adventure – Super Fun!

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So you’re probably at the point where the kids are back in school after Christmas, and you aren’t even thinking yet about summer vacation! Have you considered a trip to Universal Studios or Islands of Adventure in Orlando, Florida? We just took a trip there this past Christmas, and we were simply delighted by all […]

Medieval Times – Fun for the Whole Family!

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For the last several weeks, everything in our house has been about Knights in Shining Armor, jousting and the like. When the boys found out that we were going to Medieval Times, they watched a few videos and got super excited! The entire evening was a rousing success. When you approach the castle, you enter […]

Sea World Orlando Free for Preschoolers!

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Now through December 31, 2018, Florida kids ages five and younger can enjoy all the excitement of SeaWorld Orlando for free by registering for the SeaWorld Orlando Preschool Card. SeaWorld offers an ocean of experiences that are perfect for pint-sized guests, from up-close animal encounters to breathtaking live shows. The Preschool Card also includes popular […]

What Happens in Paris…

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Traveling to another country is always exciting! We have had some wonderful experiences, some scary experiences, and some unbelievable ones. This story falls under all of those categories. In 2001, a close friend of our family broke the news that she was happily engaged and she was pleased to invite us to her wedding…in Paris! […]

Steamboat Resorts by Windham Vacation Rentals – Vacation Paradise!

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Okay you guys. I live in Florida. You know how much snow we get? Approximately zero. There was one time back in 1986 that we got about 1/4 of an inch and it literally shut the whole city down. And answer me this…how am I supposed to show off my skills as a snow bunny […]

Check Out These Tax Day Hotel Perks!

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If you happen to be visiting one of these hotels from the Kimpton Hotels Group on tax day, April 18, they have a bunch of goodies for you! And we just happen to have the scoop!!! Here’s the deal: I’m about ready to book a plane ticket and fly off to one of these fabulous […]

How to Book a Vacation Apartment

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See that photo? That is why we no longer use hotels, but rather, vacation apartments. When you are of a **ahem** certain age, comfort becomes paramount. When you were a teenager, you could sleep on the floor, in the car, sitting up in a chair, on the beach, etc., etc., But now that you’re a […]

How to Book a Vacation Apartment

vienna apartment

See that photo? That is why we no longer use hotels, but rather, vacation apartments. When you are of a **ahem** certain age, comfort becomes paramount. When you were a teenager, you could sleep on the floor, in the car, sitting up in a chair, on the beach, etc., etc., But now that you’re a […]

European Vacation – Countdown! First in Series.

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Mr. Coupondipity and I love to travel. The above photo was taken a few years ago in Valbonne, France, a tiny little picturesque village about 30 minutes from Nice. We are blessed to have been able to go to many places on our bucket list: Paris, Rome, Florence, Venice, London and more. Next week, we […]

Free Preschool Pass to SeaWorld & Busch Gardens!

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Sesame Street® Safari of Fun is commemorating five years of family-friendly experiences in 2015, and Busch Gardens® Tampa is celebrating by bringing you a limited time offer! From January 5 through December 31, 2015 kids age five and younger can enjoy all of the excitement of Busch Gardens® Tampa and SeaWorld® Orlando for FREE with […]

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