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Memorial Day Travel Deals

I know. I know. It’s not even Mother’s Day yet and I’m already planning for Memorial Day. Well, if you are organizing a family vacation that includes more than just a couple of adults, then you know how critical it is to plan as far in advance as possible AND, perhaps, more importantly, you realize the benefits of taking advantage of travel deals. Here are a few I have my eyes on: A Rocking Good Time In New York If your family is looking for a fun place to have an early summer fling then you should consider heading to … Continue reading →

Hot Hawaiian Travel Deals For Couples

We are on the cusp of the summer wedding season and the timing is not being lost on those in the travel industry. Hawaii, known as one of the world’s top wedding destinations, is offering some spectacular deals for couples in love. What’s nice about these specials is that you don’t necessarily have to be a “newlywed” to take advantage of them. Resorts are offering deals to couples traveling to the “Aloha State” on their second, third, fourth, or twenty-second honeymoon. As long as you are with someone you love you can rake in the savings. On the “Garden Isle” … Continue reading →

Travel Deals For Military Families

Memorial Day may still be a few weeks away, but it’s never too early to get started planning your next family vacation. Given that Hawaii is home to one of the heaviest concentrations of military forces on this planet, it is no surprise that establishments there offer deeply discounted travel deals to those currently serving (or retired) from the military. Here are just a few special “Military Appreciation” promotions being offered in the islands to salute the men and women of the U.S. armed forces. As a way of saying thank you to our troops, Castle Resorts & Hotels Castle … Continue reading →

10 Ways to Save on Your Next Trip to Hawaii

Last year, my then six-old daughter celebrated her 12th visit to Hawaii. However, to her, the Aloha State is more than just a top tourist destination, it’s also home to grandma, grandpa, and a huge network of aunts, uncles and cousins. I kid that she would have been marking trip number 20 if it weren’t so dang expensive to fly from Wisconsin to Hilo. Fortunately, once we land in the “Land of Aloha” we score free room and board. Bottom line: traveling to Hawaii is not cheap. However, there are ways you can save on your next vacation there provided … Continue reading →

Remembering Animals Who Served Our Country: Abel and Baker

Happy Memorial Day! A few months back, my husband and I took a trip down to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. One of the exhibits told about two rhesus monkeys, Abel and Baker, who were the first animals to successfully be recovered after a launch into space. I knew when I saw this exhibit that I was going to write about them in the Pets Blog, but I decided to save it for May 28, because it was on May 28, 1959 when they made their historical journey. (An altitude of 300 miles for a distance … Continue reading →

Memorial Day In Hawaii

If you happen to be spending your time in paradise during the Memorial Day weekend and are looking for something a bit more culturally enriching than taking a nap under Hawaii’s cobalt blue skies you may want to check out these colorful events: POW-WOW!! If you are looking for cultural entertainment that will entrance your entire family, consider heading over to the city of Hilo this holiday weekend. The sleepy little town on the eastern side of the Big Island of Hawaii is hosting the second annual Inter-Tribal PowWow. The event will take place May 26-28 at Wailoa River Park … Continue reading →