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How to Plan a Stress Free Family Vacation
How To Plan A Stress-Free Family Vacation
I am the vacation planner in our family, and I often get asked by friends and family how I come up with our travel itineraries.  I can’t tell you how many times I have been asked...
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The Ultimate 8 Day Kauai Itinerary
Are you thinking of planning a trip to the beautiful island of Kauai? This ultimate 8 day Kauai itinerary includes the best beaches, restaurants, attractions and where to stay to minimize...
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Our Encounter With Rams On A Hike In Glacier National Park: The Story Behind The Video
If you are one of the 6 million people that have viewed my video on Tik Tok and Instagram, then you know that we had a close encounter with two rams on a hike in Glacier National Park. In ...
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Sarakiniko Beach in Milos Greece's 5 Day Itinerary
The Ultimate 5 day Itinerary for Milos, Greece
Milos is the hidden gem of Greece! Boasting 70 beaches with crystal clear turquoise water,  charming fishing villages and picturesque landscapes, it is a true paradise!   Milos is much...
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Gluten Free Guide to Deep Creek Lake
Gluten Free Guide To Deep Creek Lake
If you are planning a trip to Deep Creek Lake and are on a gluten free diet, this is the post for you!  Whether you have celiacs disease, a gluten sensitivity or are gluten free by...
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Las Vegas: The Incredible Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour
My husband and I went to Las Vegas with some of our friends for a birthday celebration.  One of the activities planned for the big birthday weekend was a helicopter tour of the Grand...
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Why girls trips are so important for moms
Girls Trips: Why They Are So Important For Moms
Being a mom is undoubtedly one of the most rewarding experiences in life, but it is also one of the most demanding roles a woman can have.  From juggling household chores to managing...
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Glacier National Park, Montana
Mistakes To Avoid in Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park is absolutely breathtaking, boasting towering peaks, pristine turquoise lakes, and awe-inspiring glaciers.  Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or a first-time...
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The Top Things to do in St. Lucia
The Top Things To Do in St. Lucia
St. Lucia is my personal  favorite island in the Caribbean.  While most of the Caribbean islands are flat, St. Lucia is mountainous, with tropical rainforests, volcano mud...
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Deep Creek Lake
The Best Places To Stay In Deep Creek Lake, Maryland
Deep Creek Lake is nestled in the Allegheny Mountains of Western Maryland.  This 4 season destination offers skiing in the winter, boating and lake activities in the summer, breathtaking...
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Maui's Epic Road to Hana, Everything You Need to Know
MAUI'S EPIC ROAD TO HANA: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
One of the top things to do in Maui is to drive the famous Road to Hana.  Hana Highway, also called the Road to Hana, is a scenic highway that stretches approximately 52 miles along...
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Haleakala Crater Sunrise, Maui Hawaii
SUNRISE ON MAUI'S HALEKAKALA CRATER: WHY YOU NEED TO EXPERIENCE IT
It’s hard to find adequate words to describe the bucket-list sunrise on top of Haleakala Crater in Maui.  Awe inspiring, majestic, magical, heavenly, breathtaking and enchanting...
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Hi, I’m Carrie!  I live in Maryland, just outside of Washington D.C with my husband of  25 years and our 3 teenagers, ages 19, 17 and 14.  I am passionate about travel, adventure and the challenge of planning something for everyone when it comes to  family vacations.  

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