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Victorian Elegance at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa

There’s no doubt that Walt Disney World has a themed resort for pretty much any taste, and for Guests that are looking for a quiet, romantic, and distinctly luxurious feel, the number one choice is Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Villas at Grand Floridian. This deluxe and deluxe villa resort is considered the ‘flagship’ resort at Walt Disney World, and in addition to it’s lovely Victorian-style theme, it has a fantastic location – just across the Seven Seas Lagoon from the Magic Kingdom, and is one of the three deluxe resorts on the Magic Kingdom monorail route. Read more

See the USA: Mammoth Lakes, California

Nancy Great US Destinations July 10, 2020July 13, 2020california, great outdoors vacations, lake vacation, mammoth lakes, mountain vacation, see the national parks, see the usa, US national parks, what to do in california, where to vacation outdoors 0 Comment

If thoughts of California bring to mind sunny beaches, big cities, theme parks, or wine country – and don’t make you think skiing, hiking, or kayaking as well – then you may not have thought (or even heard) about Mammoth Lakes. With a natural beauty and plenty to do for tourists in every season, this town located in California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains is the perfect place to escape to for a relaxing and fun vacation. Read more

Enjoy the South Pacific at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Nancy Disney Vacation Planning, Disney World Hotels July 8, 2020July 6, 2020best disney world hotels, disney polynesian hotel, disney polynesian village resort, Disney Vacation Planning, disney world hotels, disney world polynesian, disney world polynesian resort, disney world resorts, hotels at disney world, how to choose a hotel at disney world, where to stay at disney world 0 Comment

There are a lot of things to think about when deciding where to stay at Walt Disney World. If enjoying the spirit of a lush, beautiful South Pacific island is something that sounds amazing, then you’ll want to consider Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. This deluxe resort is located across the Seven Seas Lagoon from the Magic Kingdom, and is also one of the original resorts that opened when Walt Disney World opened in 1971. It also benefits from being one of the 3 resorts on the monorail, making fast and easy to get to and from the Magic Kingdom. Read more

See the USA: Celebrate American Independence in Philadelphia

Nancy Great US Destinations July 3, 2020June 26, 2023great US vacations, independence hall, liberty bell, philadelphia, see the usa, US history vacation 0 Comment

On this American Independence Day weekend, it seems appropriate to visit the “birthplace” of the United States of America – Philadelphia, PA. Founded in 1682 by William Penn, Philadelphia is full of all kinds of attractions – historical of course, culinary (visitors MUST get a Philly Cheesesteak), fun nightlife, sports, and cultural, with a number of museums that make it an art-lover’s paradise.

Today though, in honor of the 4^th of July, we are going to focus just on the historical parts of the city, because if you love learning about American history, Philadelphia has to be on your travel bucket list. Here’s what you history buffs cannot miss when visiting the city of “Brotherly Love”. Read more

Embrace Your Modern at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Nancy Disney Vacation Planning, Disney World Hotels July 1, 2020June 30, 2020disney contemporary resort, disney deluxe resorts, disney resorts, disney world hotels, where to stay at disney world 0 Comment

When you’re looking for a sleek and sophisticated place to stay on your vacation to Walt Disney World – and want a fabulous location to go with it – Disney’s Contemporary Resort is your choice! This deluxe resort is the closest Walt Disney World Resort hotel to the Magic Kingdom (you can walk there!), and is one of the original resorts that opened along with the Magic Kingdom in 1971. Read more