Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa + 2020 Disneyland Vacation Packages

UPDATED JULY 2021 HERE I’m headed back in my Disney archives today to bring you pictures and information on the updated Grand Californian Hotel & Spa in Disneyland! I visited last November before the holiday rush and had an incredible time. The Disneyland parks are much more casual, relaxed and convenient than here on the… Read More

Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria at Disney’s Epcot Theme Park

UPDATED 2021 Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria is located in the Italy pavilion of Epcot’s World Showcase. It is an extremely popular restaurant that we were excited to try for the first time this spring. The menu offers authentic Italian cooking, including hearty pastas, fresh salads and traditional Neapolitan pizza perfected in wood-burning ovens.  We… Read More

Alaska Adventure {Fairbanks Accommodations, Excursions & Dining}

Well friends, we are finally at the last stop on our Alaskan adventure of a lifetime – Fairbanks! We had a three hour motorcoach ride from Denali to Fairbanks to start the day. Like with ALL of our other forms of transit through Holland America – ships, trains, and motorcoaches – the bus was perfectly… Read More

Alaska Adventure {Denali National Park Glass Dome Train, Accommodations, Excursions & Dining}

After one night in Anchorage, we were up bright and early for a beautiful, scenic drive North through the interior of Alaska. We would spend the next two days in Denali, which was a highlight of the trip! Visiting Vancouver & A 49th State Alaska Adventure The McKinley Explorer Train: Anchorage to Denali The North… Read More

Alaska Adventure {Anchorage Glass Dome Train, Accommodations, Excursions & Dining}

After a relaxing day at sea, we disembarked the cruise portion of our adventure in port in Seward. We took a train to Anchorage and explored there for the rest of the day. Visiting Vancouver & A 49th State Alaska Adventure The McKinley Explorer: Seward to Anchorage The cruise group headed from the ship to… Read More

Alaska Adventure {Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve}

I have been SO excited to share our Glacier Bay experience with you since I started the trip recap series. It was one of the most magical days I’ve ever had on a trip and something we will all always remember! Visiting Vancouver & A 49th State Alaska Adventure Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve… Read More