Kathleen Hesketh

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Walt Disney World Transportation: Must-Know Tips for Getting Around

By Kathleen Hesketh / February 24, 2024 / 4 Comments

If you’re soon visiting Mickey and all his pals, the Walt Disney World transportation system might just be your best friend. This system of complimentary “shuttles” from your hotel includes boats, buses, a monorail, and now the Disney skyliner. But how do you know what to use where when planning your Disney World vacation? This … Read more

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Duckpin Bowling in Connecticut: Do It While You Can

By Kathleen Hesketh / February 18, 2024 / Comments Off on Duckpin Bowling in Connecticut: Do It While You Can

Duckpin bowling in Connecticut is a traditional sport that is fun for all ages. Find a lane near you and learn more about this fading art. Duckpin Bowling Traditions in Connecticut It’s our family tradition when we are in Connecticut to go duckpin bowling on the day after Christmas. We descend upon Ducks on the … Read more

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Hiking Case Mountain in Manchester, Connecticut

By Kathleen Hesketh / February 17, 2024 / Comments Off on Hiking Case Mountain in Manchester, Connecticut

Before going to Case Mountain, I never thought of hiking in Manchester Connecticut. Apparently, I was a member of a small minority unaware of Case Mountain’s history and splendid sites. Case Mountain: New England Hiking, History and Cliff-Top Views Fall color had been dim in Connecticut, the few years before my first trip to Case Mountain. We’d become accostomed to … Read more

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Disney World All Inclusive Trip: Your Gateway to Magic

By Kathleen Hesketh / February 16, 2024 / 2 Comments

If you’re dreaming of the ultimate vacation where every detail is taken care of, look no further than a Disney World all inclusive trip. An all-inclusive package to Disney World can come with a variety of options, allowing you to save money while taking advantage of added convenience. To book your Disney World all-inclusive trip, … Read more

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How Does FastPass Work at Disney World?

By Kathleen Hesketh / February 15, 2024 / 4 Comments

When we work with clients planning Disney World vacations, one of the first things we’re asked is how does FastPass works at Disney World. Since you’ve landed on this page, you’re probably wondering the same thing. The first thing you’ll need to know is that the Disney World FastPass system has been replaced with Walt … Read more

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Living Rock Studios, Chiseling Oregon Art from Stone

By Kathleen Hesketh / February 12, 2024 / 1 Comment

Nestled into a forgotten corridor of the Over the River and Through the Woods Scenic Byway is Oregon’s Living Rock Studios one of the most unique things we’ve found to do yet in a state offering a lot of variety. Creating Unusual Oregon Art out of Stone The state of Oregon is rich in geologic … Read more

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Disney World Discounts in 2024: Score Hotel Deals and Savings

By Kathleen Hesketh / February 1, 2024 / 16 Comments

If you’re ready to visit Disney World and looking for Disney World discounts in 2024, you’re in luck. Some Disney World discounts have been released to help you make the most of your Disney World budget this year. Best of all, we’ll be updating this page as new discounts become available, so be sure to … Read more

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Rock House Reservation: Visit Massachusetts’ Slot Canyon

By Kathleen Hesketh / January 26, 2024 / 1 Comment

Travel across New England is filled with surprises, particularly when you stumble across Rock House Reservation. I never expected to find the equivalent of a slot canyon (Think Zion National Park and southern Utah) in the woods of Central Massachusetts, but Rock House Reservation features a similar, if much smaller, geographical phenomenon. Nestled amidst the … Read more

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The Murderous Tragedy of Spooner Well in Central Massachusetts

By Kathleen Hesketh / January 23, 2024 / 1 Comment

Few people realize that the small town of Brookfield in Central Massachusetts is responsible for raising the first woman to be executed in the new America republic. However, Spooner Well, a sad and lonely spot on the old Boston Post Road, commemorates the occasion with a single lone marker. It’s the place where Joshua Spooner … Read more

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Rescued Animals Find a Ray of Light in Connecticut

By Kathleen Hesketh / January 22, 2024 / Comments Off on Rescued Animals Find a Ray of Light in Connecticut

It isn’t every day that you find an interesting travel destination that also offers hope for rescued animals, but Ray of Light Farm in Connecticut is just such a place. Nestled in the back roads of East Haddam, not far from the famous Gillette Castle mansion, the farm offers sanctuary to abandoned animals as well … Read more

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