Browsing Tag: North America

The Ark Encounter: A Complete Review

In north-central Kentucky, you’ll find something quite unusual among the typical bluegrass pastures and rolling hills dotted with horses: a life-size replica of Noah’s Ark. Standing more than almost five stories high and 510 feet long, the ark is built to the exact measurements stated in the Bible, but with some ingenious ideas of what life was like inside the enormous structure. A visit to the…

Strange Facts About the Grand Canyon

Yes, you know it’s the largest canyon in the world. And it was formed by the Colorado River slowly carving it out over time. But I bet you didn’t know THESE facts about the Grand Canyon! Read on to learn a few new things about the U.S.’s second most visited National Park. You might be surprised. If you are planning a trip to the park, definitely…

How to Save Money at Disney World

How can you save money at Disney World? That’s the magic question, right?! I’m not saying a day at the parks is ever considered cheap. Unfortunately not. But are there ways to reduce the cost? To save a little cash in your wallet for your next adventure? You betcha! Here are a few Princess-approved saving tips. I have used many of these over the years. I sincerely…

Confessions of a Disney Princess

And Her Royal Tips on Visiting With Characters Get ready. It’s confession time. What secrets could I have to share about Disney? Well, I’ve been going to the parks all my life. Not a let’s-go-for-a-vacation thing. More like a my-Dad-worked-there-for-three-decades-and-I-grew-up-going-to-the-parks thing. And then, I-worked-there-for-four-years…

5 Mistakes Visitors Make at the Grand Canyon

Every year approximately 5.5 million travelers visit the Grand Canyon. And they make so many blunders! Some of which are deadly. Don’t be one of them. Avoid these top 5 mistakes, and make your trip to the Grand Canyon memorable for all the right reasons. Not the wrong ones. 1.      Underestimating the Size and of the Park and Distance Between Entrances It’s hard for many people to…

Why You Should Go Camping for Your Vacation This Summer

Trying to figure out what is safe-and possible- to do for your family vacation this summer? International trips? Not sure it’s the time to go global. Big city fun? But congregating with the masses isn’t the wisest thing right now. Cruising? Are you joking??? You need to try camping! Camping is the perfect vacation for this summer. Don’t worry if you’re…