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ELL Experiences offers personalized vacation planning, streamlined business travel services, and EL Empathy Experiences in Guatemala, making us your one-stop shop for travel that inspires, educates, and delivers.

We had a great session last week with lots of great, positive feedback! If you want return from Summer vacation ready to...
05/30/2025

We had a great session last week with lots of great, positive feedback! If you want return from Summer vacation ready to help your ELLs in Math, this is the session for you! Hope to see you then!

Experiencing Travel FOMO? Looking for a last-minute summer getaway? 🌞 Whether it's a tropical escape, a city adventure, ...
05/29/2025

Experiencing Travel FOMO? Looking for a last-minute summer getaway? 🌞 Whether it's a tropical escape, a city adventure, or a relaxing beach retreat, I can help you find the perfect trip to end your summer on a high note! Contact me today to start planning your unforgettable vacation.

We took my son to Dig ‘n Zone for his 5th birthday. He had a great time! Is this a place you should have on your list? H...
05/12/2025

We took my son to Dig ‘n Zone for his 5th birthday. He had a great time! Is this a place you should have on your list? Here’s my review.

Who would enjoy Dig ‘n Zone? In short, it’s a perfect day out for grandparents with young grandchildren. Everyone can participate, minimal wait times, and slow rides that give everyone the chance to drive the equipment.

Anyone who enjoys construction equipment and wants to be actively involved in their experience instead of simply along for the ride will enjoy Dig ‘n Zone. This is especially true for families with young children. David is about 43” tall and Addie is about 34” tall. David was able to do all but one of the activities/rides and Addie was able to do all but four of them, so there aren’t many times that your littlest kids will have to wait on the sidelines since most experiences let you put your little kids on your lap. The lines are also minimal and it’s not super crowded, so if crowds aren’t your thing, you’ll love being first in line most of the time. We went on a Saturday and didn’t have to wait more than a few minutes. I asked the attendants if this was a typical day for crowds, and they said it was actually on the busier end of the spectrum. All of this means happier kids!

Who would not like Dig ‘n Zone? Anyone wanting thrill rides or anything fast.

There is only one “thrill ride,” which is a modified excavator that spins you around at a high speed, but the next fastest ride is a ride on a tractor train in plastic barrels around the park. Everything is tuned down to a very slow speed, probably less than 10 mph. Again, this is perfect for littles (my son in particular doesn’t like anything too fast), but if you think getting to operate a Gater is going to mean zipping around the track, you will be disappointed.

What are the rides like?

Most of the rides are authentic CATs that have been tuned down to be slower and very safe. Many of the activities are small excavators that have activities you can do with them, like knocking down pins with a bowling ball size wrecking ball, picking up different things with hooks, and of course, digging holes in gravel. You can also drive a steamroller, zero turn mower, tractor, and more!

Food

They have one restaurant and food was pretty good for the price. Again, this place is catered toward kids with naan pizzas, chicken fingers, really good French fries (you could even see the salt chunks), burgers, etc. Even uncrustable PBJs (Addie’s favorite) and apple juice. It won’t be the highlight of your day, but everyone will find something good to eat to help them power through the rest of the day.

How much does it cost?

It’s $69 for ages 12-64, $55 for ages 3-11 and 65+, and kids 2 and under are free. There are also $5 off/ ticket coupons online that are easy to find. Do NOT opt for the turbo pass! It’s almost the same price as admission, and there are generally no lines to avoid! I felt so bad for those who had it!

How long should I plan to visit?

We were there from 10:15-2:30 or so, and that included time for lunch, so depending on how much you want to do, I would budget 3-5 hours for most families.

Things to plan for

We went on a nice, cloudy day with a high of 68. If it were a hot day though, we would have been struggling since there is very little shade. The park is small and very walkable, but we could have used a stroller for Addie at times, though we were still fine without it.

Overall, this is a great half day activity to enjoy! I would avoid it on hot days, but it was a good time! I also learned that my five year old is better at operating an excavator than me!

We are so excited to share great strategies and approaches to help you close gaps with your students who have interrupte...
05/02/2025

We are so excited to share great strategies and approaches to help you close gaps with your students who have interrupted education! Feel free to share with your math and ELL teachers, and also your admin!

Do you have students in your classroom who have gaps in their education? Math can be a particularly challenging subject ...
04/23/2025

Do you have students in your classroom who have gaps in their education? Math can be a particularly challenging subject to teach high schoolers who may only have a 6th-grade education or less, especially when students are learning English at the same time. The good news is that a student's past education does not have to dictate their destiny. Andrew Turner is an experienced SLIFE Math teacher and education consultant, and Robin Nelson EL/ML education consultant and owner of ELL Experiences. They will be co-presenting a virtual training this summer on how to identify math skill gaps and address those gaps while simultaneously providing grade-level math instruction and English support. Join us on May 28th, June 3rd, or July 16th from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm for a virtual training on SLIFE math with Andrew Turner and Robin Nelson. The training is $50 per person.
Sign up at the link below! https://travefy.com/f/6ws9rqyqhd8ara2uwxznjzt754m2mc3x2z

For more information about our education consulting services, check out our website below.
https://www.ellexperiences.com/education-consulting-services

Which one of these hot summer destinations for families is your favorite? All of these recommendations from US News are ...
04/22/2025

Which one of these hot summer destinations for families is your favorite? All of these recommendations from US News are great, except maybe the Grand Canyon, which I feel is much better in the fall. If you have young kids, I highly recommend San Diego! We had such a fun time last November, and there's so much to do even with the youngest of kids.

Which one is your favorite family vacation?

1. Yellowstone National Park
2. Bahamas
3. Outer Banks
4. Grand Canyon National Park
5. Hilton Head
6. Washington, DC
7. San Diego
8. Rocky Mountain National Park
9. Niagara Falls
10. Jackson Hole
11. Cape Cod
12. US Virgin Islands
13. Toronto
14. London, England
15. Prague
16. Aruba
17. Reykjavik (Iceland)

https://travel.usnews.com/rankings/best-family-summer-vacations/ #:~:text=Jackson%20Hole,-%2310%20in%20Best&text=Boasting%20incredible%20mountain%20scenery%2C%20Jackson,the%20Commons%20in%20Teton%20Village.&text=Belongs%20on%20List?,-Yes

Want to see Iceland, but nervous about renting a car and driving around the Ring Road? Struggling to find places to stay...
04/15/2025

Want to see Iceland, but nervous about renting a car and driving around the Ring Road? Struggling to find places to stay and pacing your trip? While I would be happy to help you with that traditional trip around Iceland as well, there is an easier option! You can take a cruise around Iceland! Whether it is a cruise that circumnavigates the island or a tour that includes locations such as Ireland, Norway, or Greenland, there are many great options that will fit your travel style.

DISNEY WORLD DISCOUNT!!! This is not a drill!!! If you were on the fence about going to Disney this summer/early fall, b...
03/27/2025

DISNEY WORLD DISCOUNT!!! This is not a drill!!!

If you were on the fence about going to Disney this summer/early fall, but wished you could have gotten a bit of a discount, this is for you! If you think Magic Kingdom is ok, but prefer to go to the other less crowded parks, this is for you! How good is this deal? I was comparing costs for a military family, and this deal was better than the already great military discount, and saved them about $1,000 on their trip compared to fall break prices! You just have to be ok with going to the other three parks instead of Magic Kingdom, which is pretty much what I do now anyway (Epcot is my jam!), and going between April 6th and September 22nd.

Like the tip? Let me book your trip! Whether you want to stay on the park or off of the park, I can help you find the best bang for your buck!

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/special-offers/2025-summer-ticket-offer/

Thank you, Jesus Sajvin Ajpuz for being a wonderful guide for us during our time at Lake AtitlĂĄn, and most of all for le...
03/26/2025

Thank you, Jesus Sajvin Ajpuz for being a wonderful guide for us during our time at Lake AtitlĂĄn, and most of all for letting us into your home and getting to spend time with your family at lunch. That was by far the highlight of the trip for all of us! I will definitely give you a call the next time we are in the area!

What do people think of our EL Empathy Experience? Check out our reviews below! We just returned from a trip with 14 tea...
03/26/2025

What do people think of our EL Empathy Experience? Check out our reviews below! We just returned from a trip with 14 teachers and had a great time.

Our summer deadline is approaching, so please sign up for our summer trips before April 4th using the link below.

https://travefy.com/f/6ws9rqyqdtpqra2uwxztq6fz6brr29t6fq

Here are the spots we have available on the following trips:

Antigua
June 14th-21st - 7 spots available
June 21st-28th - 7 spots available
July 5th-12th - 5 spots available
July 12th-19th - 9 spots available

Xela
June 5th-12th - 8 spots available
June 28th-July 5th - 8 spots available
July 5th - 12th - 9 spots available

Some of you may wonder what is my favorite city in the USA. Hands down San Diego! I fell in love with it in high school,...
03/10/2025

Some of you may wonder what is my favorite city in the USA. Hands down San Diego! I fell in love with it in high school, and my return certainly didn't disappoint! Now as a mom to two small kids, I could not ask for a more interactive and friendly place to take my children. Let me know if you would like to take your family to San Diego as well!

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Knoxville, TN

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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