10 Reasons to Love Disney’s Polynesian Resort

This past summer, we visited Disney World in Florida for the 4th time (see some of our previous adventures here). This visit, we stayed at the Polynesian Village Resort and it was one of our favorite resorts- EVER! The Polynesian is one of the original Disney resorts, opening in 1971. The 39 acre South Pacific…

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Eight Tips for Exploring Storm King Art Center in New York with Kids

Our family enjoys visiting various art museums whenever we’re in a new city (see an index of art museums we’ve explored here and reasons why you should bring kids to art museum here ) but we’re usually accustomed to the traditional, indoor, stand far away and don’t even think of touching ANYTHING type of art…

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Untermyer Park and Gardens in Yonkers, New York

Most people think of Manhattan, and the greater New York metro, as the home of skyscrapers and “concrete jungles.” But there are plenty of preserved outdoor places to enjoy all year. Last spring, we enjoyed exploring the Met Cloisters and we were members of the New York Botanical Garden for years and went each season…

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10 Ways to Explore the Palm Beach Zoo in  West Palm Beach, Florida

This past summer, we visited family who live in Delray Beach, Florida and finally got the chance to visit one of their favorite spots: the Palm Beach Zoo.  The 23 acre zoo and conservation society, located in West Palm Beach, is one of the most popular attractions in the area and one spot the whole…

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Ten New England Cities to Explore during the Fall Season

There is no more magical place (IMO) to be during the fall season than New England. (Sidebar: Although, I would probably say that for every season!). Many people descend on New England towns for the foliage, the festivals, and the food!.And while those are great reasons to visit, they won’t necessarily keep your kids as…

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Eight Ways to Explore Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge in Boca Raton, Florida

Established in 1951, the 145,000+ acre (one of the largest in America!) Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge preserves the remnants of the northern Everglades, which includes a cypress forest for 250+ species of birds; indoor, interactive exhibits; access to boat launches; and tons of hiking, biking, and paddling trails.

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