Gulf Coast Mardi Gras
About this time every winter we get a bad case of cabin fever and thank our lucky stars some of our northern relatives defected to the land of sweet tea and fried okra. With nieces and nephews off for the…
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Travel by Air: 10 Tips for Saving Money and Traveling Light
Traveling by car as much as economically possible, occasionally we fly to a destination (like Hawaii) in order to make the most of a road trip. In our family of five, saving on expenses like checked baggage fees, food, and…
Winter Fun in La Crosse, Wisconsin
La Crosse, Wisconsin is one of those places you might first read about in a “cool small towns” list or discover in a outdoor lovers guide book. With a population large enough to support three colleges (one private, one technical,…
Disney in Hawaii: Visit the Aulani Lagoon for Free
Planning a trip to O’ahu for the Honolulu Color Run, Mapquest showed the 5K race course just down the street from the Disney Aulani Resort & Spa in Ko Olina. With lodging already booked in Waikiki, near the Diamond Head…
Geocaching in Hawaii: Earth Cache at Diamond Head State Monument in Honolulu, O’ahu
With plans to earn the Hawaii State geocaching souvenir on our family vacation to the the middle of the Pacific Ocean, we consulted Geocaching.com for a variety of cache types that allowed for sufficient educational opportunities on both O’ahu and…
Family Vacation in Hawaii: Affordable Ideas on The Big Island
Family-friendly and affordable vacation suggestions for a family vacation on The Big Island of Hawaii. Traveling a great distance and spending a chunk of change just getting to Hawaii, our recent family vacation needed to be as kid- and budget-friendly…