Ahhhh, the good ol' days. When your kids were content with a pail and shovel at the beach for a week. When an ice cream cone was the hallmark of an amazing vacation. And when meeting their favorite Disney characters at one of the parks was the ...
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About Jo Garrett
The Best Family Vacation Spots in Mexico
When most people think of heading to Mexico for vacation, they tend to think of wild party resorts filled with lots of booze. Now, if that’s what you are looking for, you can definitely find that, but the Yucatan has so much more to offer than the ...
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A Disney World Fan’s Visit to Disneyland
I LOVE Walt Disney World in Florida! It feels like home to me and brings me such joy that I visit as often as I can. But when the announcements for the 60th Anniversary Diamond Celebration at Disneyland in California started rolling out, I knew it ...
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Disney Bargains
Let's be honest, "Disney" and "bargain" don't usually go together in the same sentence. But working with a good travel planner will help you get the best value for your vacation money. And great value and added magic make for a Disney bargain! Here ...
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How to Plan a Disney World Vacation (The Hard Way and The Easy Way)
Option One - Do It Yourself (AKA the Hard Way)
Choose your vacation dates
Research all 31 resorts on Disney property to figure out which one will be the best fit for your family and your budget.
Research ticket options to figure out which ...
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My Favorite Apps for Disney Vacations
I have to confess that like so many others, I have grown very dependent upon my phone. It is especially useful while traveling (Remember trying to find your way using a map?) A lot of great apps are out there that can make your Disney vacation easier ...
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Top 10 Tips for a Truly Magical Disney World Vacation
I am often asked for any tips I can share about planning a Disney vacation, so I thought I would share them with you here. These are my top ten tips for a truly magical Disney World vacation.
1. Don't plan your own trip!
Seriously. Just don't. ...
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Is It REALLY Free?
I get asked this question all the time. Honestly, it does seem too good to be true, right? Free help sorting through all the options of a Disney vacation, booking your trip and dining reservations for you, personal reminders about key dates in your ...
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Getting the Most Out of Memory Maker
I often get asked if Memory Maker is worth purchasing. My answer is always an emphatic YES! I love having my whole family in every picture. Knowing that the ride photos and character interaction photos are included as well make it a really wise ...
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