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If you should find yourself on the east side of The Big Island, and are a person who appreciates beauty, nature, and peace then you must visit the Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, the "Garden in a Valley on the Ocean,"  which is located…

There is something about Chicago that makes me so comfortable in the city. It is rich with culture and home to the Cubs, the Blackhawks, Da Bears, Da Bulls and the White Sox. New York and L.A. tend to steal the big city spotlight, but…

Ever since the 'Wizarding World of Harry Potter' opened in Universal Orlando's Islands of Adventure I have been theorizing what the expansion would entail. Oh yes, a gut feeling told me that more would come. Eventually, construction…

During the TMS Family Travel Conference we had the opportunity to tour the Becker Farms and Vizcarra Vineyards in Gasport, NY.  Becker Farms and Vizcarra Vineyards is a 5th Generation family owned 340 acre working fruit and vegetable farm…

Carnival is a cruise line where travelers jump on board to have a good time—and we’re not just talking about the adults here. With Camp Carnival, children of all ages have a special place on the high seas to both celebrate their vacation…

It has been years since I visited Niagara Falls and when I was there a child my family and I only visited the Canadian side of the Falls.  Last week I had the opportunity to tour Niagara Falls on the US side with the TMS Family Travel…

Ava got to spend Thursday and Friday with Grandma (me) and Grandpa and we wanted to do something that was fun, healthy and outdoors. We finally decided that a day apple picking would be just the thing, a traditional Fall activity. Apples…

Region: Douro Country: Portugal Location: Lisbon Grape: Merlot Year: 2008 Approx Price US$: $30 Alcohol content: 14.00 % Red Wine: Reserva Date Drank: August 12, 2012 Appearance: Light opacity, quite clear, looks…

Le Pratola Merlot Region: Tuscany Country: Italy Location: Pisa Grape: Merlot Year: 2011 Approx Price US$: $38 Alcohol content: 13.50 % Red Wine: Super Tuscan Date Drank: August 5th, 2012 Appearance: Dark purple, opaque, kind of…

My daughter, Ava was seven months when we first visited the tropics and I wanted to find a way to enjoy the beach and keep Ava safe from the sun.  After a lot of searching I found the Lil Nursery Tent which was perfect.  We took it to…