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A Wonderful Stay at the Lorimer Guest House

July 17, 2024

Andrew and his brother stayed at the Lorimer House in St. Andrews for the entirety of their trip to the home of golf. Here is their review of the bed and breakfast located three blocks from the R&A Clubhouse which overlooks the first tee and 18th green of the Old Course.

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In Travel Tags International Travel, Scotland
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Flying Virgin Atlantic - In Style

July 10, 2024

We had a great experience on Virgin Voyages and had heard good things about flying with Virgin Atlantic so for Andrew’s Scotland trip this summer, he decided to try them. It also worked out they were the only airline with a direct flight from Orlando MCO to Edinburgh, Scotland. Read on to see how his experience was, and how he was able to fly in style!

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In Travel Tags Scotland, International Travel
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A girl looking for the best Florida gifts and souvenirs to take home

10 Best Florida Gifts and Souvenirs to Take Home

October 20, 2021

Florida attracts many domestic and international tourists as home to Disney World, magnificent beaches, top-notch resorts, and various attractions. The warm and sunny weather, fun amenities, and affordability of the Sunshine State make it a perfect place for a family vacation. Sadly, vacations end fast, and all you're left with are some great memories and souvenirs. To help you preserve the good times for as long as possible, here are some best Florida gifts and souvenirs to take home with you.

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In Travel Tags Souvenir, Orlando/Florida
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Thinking of planning a road trip to Disney? Read on!

Thinking of planning a road trip to Disney? Read on!

The Ultimate Guide to a Summer Disney Road Trip

June 16, 2021

f you're planning to spend your summer vacation on a road trip and experience the magic of Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, one big and exciting adventure is ahead of you! While we personally live just down the road from the house of mouse, we know many of our readers are not as close. Our friend Lindsay has put together this great guest post on preparing for a drive to the parks. Use this ultimate guide to a summer Disney road trip to plan your vacation without stress and focus on things that will guarantee you a great time.

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In Travel Tags Road Trip, Tips
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Disney Vacation Club

Is Disney Vacation Club Worth It? (How DVC Works and Our Membership Experience)

April 2, 2020

If you have read some of our resort reviews before, you may have figured out that we are Disney Vacation Club (DVC) members. We have been blue card holders since 2013 and have used our membership in various ways. We find that we get a lot of questions about DVC, with the most frequent being “Is DVC worth it?” It can be a bit confusing at first to figure out how the membership exactly works so we wanted to break it down for our readers. With this article we will be covering:

  • An overview of DVC (including how points work)

  • Our journey to purchasing (including what DVC costs)

  • Benefits of being members

  • and finally: Is DVC worth it?

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In Resorts & Hotels, Travel Tags Disney Vacation Club, Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Beach, Aulani
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Paris travel starter pack.

Should you make sure to pack a Paris Pass on an upcoming trip?

Is Buying the Paris Pass Worth it for a First Time Trip to Paris?

September 3, 2019

Our recent trip to Paris also happened to be our first. We knew there was a ton to see, and while the reality is we couldn’t see it all, we certainly wanted to see as much as we could. While researching different attractions and planning our itinerary we came across ads for something called the Paris Pass. This pre-paid option promised discounts and ease during our trip. We ran some numbers and decided to purchase the pass for our visit. Here is a full review that may help you decide if the Paris Pass is worth purchasing for your trip.

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In Travel, Things to Do Tags Paris, International Travel, France
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Visiting the Eiffel Tower during the 130th anniversary was a neat surprise.

Visiting the Eiffel Tower during the 130th anniversary was a neat surprise.

5 Fabulous Days in Paris (for the First Time!): Trip Report Part 3 of 3

August 16, 2019

Our adventure continues exploring Paris. Make sure to have read Part 1 and Part 2 of our travel journal for the rest of our trip and then get ready to continue into the final chapter featuring a day trip out to Normandy and visiting the top of the Eiffel Tower. Read on to learn more…

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In Travel, Things to Do Tags Normandy, Musee Memorial de Caen, Pointe-du-Hoc, Omaha Beach, Eiffel Tower, Paris, France, Itinerary
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Enjoying a river tour on the Seine.

Enjoying a river tour on the Seine.

5 Fabulous Days in Paris (for the First Time!): Trip Report Part 2 of 3

August 13, 2019

Our adventure continues exploring Paris. Make sure to have read Part 1 of our travel journal for the start of our trip and then get ready to continue into part two featuring a trip out to Versailles and more sightseeing in the city. Read on to learn more…

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In Travel, Things to Do Tags Paris, RER, Palace of Versailles, Bateaux Parisiens River Cruise, Trocadero Square, Carette, Eiffel Tower Light Show, Eiffel Tower 130 Year Show, Sainte-Chapelle, Musee d'Orsay, France, Itinerary
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