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Review of the Hoodoo Moab, Curio Collection Hotel – Luxury at Arches National Park

The Hoodoo Moab Hotel is one of the nicest hotels we’ve stayed at outside of a National Park. Located very near the entrance to Arches National Park, it’s got everything a nice hotel should and adds a classy, artsy element to a stay in Moab. A part of Hilton’s Curio Collection, the Hoodoo Moab is a unique, luxurious stay to spruce up your Utah National Parks road trip.

When I first said that we were staying at the Hoodoo Moab several friends responded with “OMG! I stayed there and loved it!” ...

St Augustine Beach Access – Where to Access the Beach from Ponte Vedra to Palm Coast

So how do you get to enjoy the beautiful, sandy beaches of Saint Augustine, FL? Easy! St Johns County and the respective towns do a great job of making sure that the public has access to the beach any time of year. Whether you want to walk across a boardwalk, drive on with your car, or just park and bring your cooler and umbrella, there are lots of options. No beaches in the St Augustine area are private, so as long as you can access the sand through a public entrance, you’re good to go!

If y...

Staying at the Naples Grande Beach Resort on the Florida Gulf Coast – Review and Tips

Living in Florida is awesome because we have so many great weekend getaways we can take to beautiful destinations and resorts. The Naples Grande Beach Resort is one of these incredible places. Gulf Coast views, swimming pools, restaurants and beautiful rooms make it a nice place to relax away from the bustle of Miami or Tampa.

We really enjoy the time we spend on the Paradise Coast (Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades) and when we get to stay someplace like the Naples Grande Beach Resort ...

Epic Utah National Parks Road Trip: all 5 Utah NPs and Bonus Stops

Get ready for an awesome road trip through Utah National Parks. This road trip plan hit all kinds of amazing places from Salt Lake City through the five National Parks and beyond. We’ve done quite a few road trips around Utah and this is by far our favorite. From the more popular parks like Arches and Zion NPs, to Canyonlands, Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef National Parks, you’ll be astounded at all the beauty.

I know what you’re thinking: “Aren’t the Utah National Parks really busy/crowded?” ...

Review of the Capitol Reef Resort Just Outside of the National Park

The Capitol Reef Resort in Torrey, Utah is the perfect place to stay near Capitol Reef National Park. While it’s not an official National Park Lodge like the Wuksachi Lodge at Sequoia National Park or the Paradise Inn at Mount Rainier National Park the Capitol Reef Resort is as close as you’ll find here in Central Utah.

Have you heard of Capitol Reef National Park? It’s one of the less visited Utah National Parks, and in comparison to Bryce Canyon National Park or Zion National Park, it’s rat...

10 Unique Utah Road Trip Stops and Sights Not to Miss

Eastern Utah is famous for Moab and Arches National Park, but there is so much more! From hot springs to petroglyphs, we’ve got a great list of unique sights and hikes to add to your Utah road trip. You’ll love the combo of amazing geology and ancient history. Stops like these make Utah road trips special adventures to remember.

Some of these recommendations have notoriety or are a part of a more famous site, but they are also wonderful for avoiding crowds or getting a little off the beaten p...

Review of the Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort Near Everglades National Park

Staying at the Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort is the perfect way to chill out on a getaway to the Gulf Coast. Having nice rooms with absolutely gorgeous views AND direct beach access, it’s an ideal vacation hotel for families or couples. We’ve got all the info on the resort, what we enjoyed at the hotel, and ideas for things to do on and around the island.

First off, have you been to Marco Island before? If not, let me fill you in. It’s a small collection of islands and waterways at the sou...

Review of the Evergreen Lodge at Yosemite National Park: Amazing Hetch Hetchy Stay

Such a variety of accommodations in this world, and especially around the National Parks. The Evergreen Lodge at Yosemite National Park is so different from the other spots we’ve stayed, including around Yosemite specifically. On our epic road trip through the National Parks of California, we got to enjoy some wonderful lodges.  

We love the Wuksachi Lodge in Sequoia National Park for its rustic, woodsy feel and environment.  We really enjoy the Tenaya Lodge because it was so nice and comfort...

Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades: Best Things to do on the Paradise Coast

Having been all over Florida and spent a lot of time in the Everglades and South Florida, I can say that there are so many things to do in Naples / Marco Island that it’s one of the best areas to have a family vacation. We’ve done several Florida Gulf Coast road trips and the Paradise Coast (that’s what they call Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades) is consistently fun and gorgeous.

As we share our favorite activities in Naples and Marco Island, remember that we’re traveling with kids tha...

Silver Springs State Park: From Kayaking with Monkeys to Glass Bottom Boats

Silver Springs State Park is our favorite place to take visitors when they come to Florida. Between having the most gorgeously clear water and the most remarkable wildlife encounters, Silver Springs will become your new favorite Florida State Park too. Even if you’re not normally into outdoorsy things, that atmosphere and all the things to do at Silver Springs State Park will make it a place you want to return to every year. 

We’ve picked our favorite things to do at Silver Springs and have p...