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10 Savvy Ways to Spend Leftover Disney World Vacation Budget

By Kathleen Hesketh / March 14, 2024 / 0 Comments

Last update: Jan. 11, 2025 Walt Disney World has a reputation for being costly, but completely worth it. That means you’ve likely spent quite a bit of time coming up with a Disney World vacation budget. In fact, many travelers get so good at planning their vacation costs that they run into a different problem: … Read more

Best Places to Eat in Disney World: Restaurants You Can’t Afford to Skip

By Kathleen Hesketh / March 14, 2024 / 1 Comment

Whether you’re a foodie looking for a gastronomic adventure or a family seeking a memorable meal, Disney World offers culinary options like no other. When it comes to Disney dining, the best places to eat in Disney World are easy to find, and thanks to the magic of Disney transportation, easy to to get to. … Read more

Hiking Granby, CT McLean Game Refuge: 2 Trails That Will Make You Want to Visit This Small Town

By Kathleen Hesketh / March 14, 2024 / 2 Comments

“I want the [McClean] game refuge to be a place where some of the things God made may be seen by those who love them, as I loved them, and who may find in them the peace of mind and body that I have found.” From the will of Sen. George McLean.   The small Connecticut town … Read more

Things to Do at Fort Myers Beach Now

By Kathleen Hesketh / March 14, 2024 / 0 Comments

Last update: Jan. 18, 2025 For U.S. travelers, Fort Myers Beach glistens like a jewel and beckons to all the world. “Come play in the sand and sun,” it says, and so the people do, lining the long causeway bumper to bumper and filling vacation rentals, hotels and condos.  And then came Hurricane Ian in 2022, … Read more

Skip the Lines: How Disney World’s Mobile Order Experience Redefines Theme Park Dining

By Kathleen Hesketh / March 13, 2024 / 0 Comments

Say hello to Disney World Mobile Order, the revolutionary food service that is changing the game for theme park dining. With just a few taps on your smartphone, you can now skip the lines at quick service restaurants and have your favorite meals and snacks ready for pick-up. In this article, we will delve into … Read more

Sanibel, What to Do on the Island in 2025

By Kathleen Hesketh / March 12, 2024 / 0 Comments

Last update: Jan. 29, 2025 NOTE: On September 28, 2022, Sanibel Island was hit by Hurricane Ian, decimating much of the causeway that connects the island to the mainland and causing wide scale destruction. Two years later, the region was rocked by Hurricanes, Helene and Milton, slowing the ongoing restoration efforts. While travel to the … Read more

Abandoned Becket Quarry, the Land that Time Forgot

By Kathleen Hesketh / March 8, 2024 / 0 Comments

Heading out for a hike in the snow can be an adventure in and of itself, but searching out abandoned Massachusetts quarries adds an extra element of mystery. That’s particularly true when the destination is one where the workers walked off the job and left everything just as it was at quitting time more than … Read more

The Enigmatic Hearthstone Castle of Danbury: Once Grand, Now Abandoned

By Kathleen Hesketh / March 8, 2024 / 0 Comments

Last update May 2024 Visiting Hearthstone Castle in Danbury is a less a trip than it is an exploration. For us, it tied some peculiar history into an outdoor adventure that left us a bit nostalgic for the past. Note: Since our initial visit to Hearthstone Castle Danbury in 2020, the fence around Hearthstone Caste … Read more

Go Kart Racing In Connecticut – Thrill on the World’s Largest Indoor Track

By Kathleen Hesketh / March 7, 2024 / 2 Comments

Our First Experience Go Kart Racing on the World’s Largest Indoor Track Speed is not a thrill I typically pursue, so I approached Supercharged go kart racing in Connecticut with a fair degree of trepidation. Supercharged offers two racetracks. One is more compact, offering thrill enthusiasts a high number of hairpin turns. While some are … Read more

High-Adrenaline Excitement in the Litchfield Hills: ATV Rental Connecticut – Backyard Adventures

By Kathleen Hesketh / March 7, 2024 / 2 Comments

Home to revolutionary-war heroes and colonial mansions, renting an ATV in Connecticut may not be the first thing that comes to mind when considering adventurous outdoor pursuits. In fact, the state has been shorted when it comes to high-adrenaline adventure. We’re talking about scrambling over rocky screes and blasting through the sodden leaf-strewn underbelly of … Read more