FAMILY TRAVEL

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We here at Skimbaco Lifestyle often choose to be silent when bad things happen, or when there is a political issue, or even a natural disaster. It’s not because we don’t care, we do, but…

10 Ways to Live Life to the Fullest in Reykjavik, Iceland

Iceland is perhaps at its best as an adventure travel destination, but my visits have been always short, and the main purpose has been to have a short relaxing stop between the USA and Europe.…

Get Ready for a Beach Vacation with Target

Every June, my family loads up our SUV with suitcases, sand chairs and fishing poles and makes the four hour drive to the North Carolina coast. It’s my favorite week of the whole summer. I…

Travel Insight: Antler Hill Village on Biltmore Estate is Great for Family Travel

My family spent some time in Asheville, North Carolina, exploring the Biltmore Estate last month. My children did well exploring the 250-room mansion that was built by George Vanderbilt in 1895. I shared some inside…

Just in: Travel to Europe with the new Muppets Movie

Muppets will take over Europe My kids and I have at least three things in common when it comes to movies. We love musicals (Mamma Mia!), we love the Muppets and above all, we love…

Disney’s 17th Annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival is the Place to Be this Fall

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It’s fun to be at Walt Disney World any time of the year, but from Sept. 28 through Nov. 12, food and wine lovers have a little something else to savor. For 46 days, guests…

5x Enjoying Life in Houston, Texas

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Texas in my mind Can you believe that a few years ago we almost moved to Houston, Texas? We moved to outside New York City instead. My husband was born and raised in Austin, so…

“Taking to the Waters” at The Homestead Resort Puts A New Spin on Taking Care of You

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Hot Springs, Virginia, located about an hour and a half from the city of Roanoke, has attracted visitors for generations because of its natural, healing mineral springs that flow through the mountainous area. As you…

Travel Insight: A Vacation is About Indulging; No Calorie Counting

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I’m back from five glorious days in Virginia’s Roanoke Valley and the beautiful Allegheny Mountains. I’ll be sharing more about my great visit to Virginia in future posts, but let’s get to what I enjoy most…

Venice Hotel Recommendation: Residenza Ca’Foscola

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I love the Italy posts Satu has been writing the past few weeks. I know it’s one of your favorite countries, at least according to our Facebook poll this spring! If you are inspired to…

Tea with Alice in the Wonderland in the Kingsbrae Garden in New Brunswick, Canada

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Kingsbrae Garden One thing what makes the Disney Cruise Line’s cruises special is the ultimate “Disney Experience” they offer. Annie from Mama Dweeb asked me does the Disney cruise give the full Disney experience like…

Destination Unknown: Planes, Trains & Automobiles. And a Baby.

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Even before our baby was born I went to the discussion forums and parenting sites in search of information on how is it really to travel with a little one. And I gave up pretty…

Disney Cruise in the Mediterranean Sea in 2013 and Why it is a Smart Choice

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Great way to see Southern Europe Last week we featured some of the highlights of Disney Cruise Line’s US cruises for upcoming year 2013, and today I’m featuring a dream vacation to you: Disney Cruise…

Disney Cruise Line Reveals New Itineraries and Ports for 2013 in the USA

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It’s probably no surprise to you that I like the Disney Cruise Line from the amount of posting I do about the cruises. It’s the only cruise line I’ve ever been to in the US…

The Best of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

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On our Disney Cruise to New England Coast to Canada we visited Halifax, Nova Scotia and St. Johns in New Brunswick, and in Halifax we did the “Top 10 Best of Halifax with Lunch” and…