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09/06/2026

One of the Smoky Mountains’ most magical stops is “Santa’s Land” in the mountain town of Cherokee, North Carolina…where you’ll find Christmas fun tucked into the mountains with rides, animals, shops, and Santa himself. Families can stop by Santa’s cabin, climb aboard the Santa’s Express train, take a spin on the Ferris wheel and carousel, or ride the reindeer-themed Rudicoaster. There are also games, shows, paddle boats, and areas where younger visitors can get close to animals. The zoo adds even more to see, including bears, deer, kangaroos, lemurs, birds, and other animals. Grab a burger, pizza, or a piece of fudge before wandering through the Christmas-themed gift shops. Santa’s Land first opened in June 1966, making 2026 its 60th season of welcoming families to the Smokies. The park sits about three miles east of Cherokee, close to the southern entrance of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and is generally open seasonally from mid-May through late October.

09/06/2026

One of Florida’s most magical places is Wakulla Springs, where one of the world’s largest and deepest freshwater springs sits just 14 miles south of Tallahassee. Huge bald cypress trees covered in Spanish moss surround the clear swimming area, where the water stays around 69 to 70 degrees year-round. Families can relax along the beach, float in the sun, wade near shore, or take the plunge from the famous 22-foot diving tower. A guided riverboat ride travels along the Wakulla River, offering close views of alligators, turtles, wading birds and, sometimes, manatees. The wild scenery even appeared in Tarzan’s Secret Treasure and Creature from the Black Lagoon. Glass-bottom sightseeing here dates all the way back to 1875, and the spring’s remarkable clarity once helped with the recovery of a complete mastodon skeleton. The beautiful 1937 Wakulla Springs Lodge has painted ceilings, Spanish-style design and a 70-foot marble soda fountain, perfect for a root beer float after exploring the park’s wooded trails.

09/06/2026

You can visit one of Tennessee’s most magical spots at the Ancient Lore Village in Knoxville, where a storybook world of round, hillside homes, stone cottages, colorful wooden doors, gardens, little bridges, and waterfalls waits in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. Winding stone paths lead through the village, with grassy roofs, carved wood details, glowing lights, and cozy fireplaces adding to the fairytale feel. Guests can come for a day visit, join a guided story tour, enjoy a meal or special event, or book an overnight stay in one of the themed dwellings, including the Fairy Cottage and Waterfall Villa. The village is only about 15 minutes from downtown Knoxville, even though the wooded setting feels far removed from the city. One of its most unusual buildings, Bokee’s Bungalow, was built 19 feet underground and covered with 75,000 pounds of dirt to support its grassy roof. From the paths and gardens to the one-of-a-kind rooms, nearly every corner is designed to make you feel like you’ve stepped into a storybook.

09/04/2026

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08/28/2026

Christmas in Red River New Mexico
Things to do:
Middlefork Lake - trails perfect for walking, hiking, biking, horseback ride
Mallette Park Nature Trail - trail by the water is short but awesome
Horseshoe Lake - quiet time to relax while enjoying the scenic view of the lake
Fawn Lakes Campground, Carson National Forest - Everyone is allowed to go fishing
Columbia trail - directs hikers through the grasslands and along a river
Red River Stables - guided by professionals who are careful during the horse rides
Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area - Snowshoeing
Lost lake - outdoor activities, including horseback riding, hiking, and several others
Red River Community House - Red River History Tour, Dancing, Teen Night, Music, lawn boat building, Pilates, Zumba, and much more
Goose Lake Trail - popular location for hikers due to it’s perfect hiking trails
Bear X-ing - local gift shop featuring chainsaw carvings of moose, bears
Red River Ski & Summer Area - skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and lots more
Trout Fishing on the Red River
Pioneer Flyer Seated Zipline - transports passengers in seated duo carriages backward, allowing four people to zip at once
Hidden Treasure Aerial Park - ziplining, rope descending, and high-five techniques
Snowmobile/OHV - journey up Sawmill Canyon to the 11,249-foot Greenie Peak
Biking around the Mountains

Places to eat:
Red River Brewing Company & Distillery - several family entertainments outdoor activities and is surrounded by stunning wildlife
Candy Mountain Fudge - delightful New Mexico coffee, chocolate, candies, foods and snacks, gifts and beverages, ice cream, glazed nuts
Texas Reds Steakhouse and Saloon - Grilled T bone steak, sweet potatoes, grilled salmon, King crab, Buffalo burger, filet mignon, prime rib, okra, their free peanuts
Bearly Awake Coffee Froyo & Adventures - fresh-squeezed lemonade, Latte’s, frozen yogurt, and much more
La Finca de villa – best Mexican food west of Texas
Vine – smoked old fashion and lavender French 75. Crab cakes, street loaf

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08/09/2026

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07/30/2026

New England turning of the leaves
Things to Do:
Wednesday Day 1
Boston 2 hr Drive north towards the White Mountains in New Hampshire.
3 hr @ Franconia Notch State Park. Flume Gorge, 9 am - 4 pm, granite gorge extending 800 feet. Flume Gorge hike (2 miles round trip), towering cliffs, covered bridges, waterfalls, and brilliant foliage.
5 hr @ Kancamagus Highway, a 34.5-mile scenic byway, Sabbaday Falls, a short and easy hike picturesque waterfall, Rocky Gorge 6 am - 10 pm, Albany Covered Bridge
45 min drive to Sleep in North Conway, Echo Lake State Park 9 am - 6 pm, Diana's Bath 6 am - 10 pm, Black Cap, Settlers Green Outlet Village 10 am - 7 pm
Abenaki Trail Restaurant noon - 8 pm, Peach's 8 am - 2 pm, Old Village Bakery 7 am - 3 pm, Metropolitan Coffeehouse 8 am - 5 pm, Frontside Coffee Roasters 6:30 am - 5 pm, 27 North 7:30 am - 2 pm, Moat Mountain Smokehouse 11:30 am - 8 pm
Thursday Day 2
3 hr @ Arethusa Falls Trail, state’s tallest waterfalls.
2 hr drive to Smugglers Notch 8 am - 9 pm, 2 hr. narrow pass with dramatic cliffs on either side
2 hr Hike the Sterling Pond Trail, serene pond surrounded by forested hills ablaze with color.
40 min Stowe Mountain Resort gondola ride up Mount Mansfield 10 am – 4:30 pm $55
Trapp Family Lodge – Sound of Music $15 to tour
Sleep in Stowe, quaint shops, boutiques, Mercantile 9 am - 6 pm
Black Cap Coffee 7 am - 5 pm, Rusty Nail 11:30 am - 11 pm, Piecasso Pizzeria 11 am - 10 pm, Harrison’s Restaurant 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Friday Day 3
3 hr @ Cold Hollow Cider Mill 8 am – 6 pm for some fresh apple cider and cider donuts, watch cider making
Ben & Jerry’s Factory 10 am – 8 pm, tour
1 hr. drive to Sugarbush Farm 9 am - 5 pm, cheese/syrup tasting, walk in maple woods, interact with farm animals
Taftsville Covered Bridge
4 hr @ Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park 10 am - 5 pm, Billings Mansion gardens, Mount Tom Forest, Farm Museum
30 min drive to Claremont, Vermont
Saturday Day 4
1.5 hr drive to Hildene 10 am - 4:30 pm, the Lincoln family home
4 hr @ Mount Greylock State Reservation 9 am - 4 pm, drive to the summit of Mount Greylock, the highest point in Massachusetts, for panoramic views of the surrounding valleys and mountains. Hike the short loop trails around the summit or War Memorial Tower.
The Berkshires rolling hills, vibrant arts scene, and stunning fall foliage, the Mount, the Barn, Kennedy Park, Cascades Trail
No Comply Foods 5 - 9 pm, Pizzeria Boema 4 - 9 pm, Hot Plate Brewing 3 - 9 pm, Bluebird & Co 11 am - 6 pm

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07/27/2026

Senior trip to bounce around Italy - Lake Como, Milan, Florence, Pisa, Rome, Vatican
May 23 – Leave home.
May 24. Fly into Milan. Get to Lake Como - Direct trains run from Milano Centrale to Como S. Giovanni, taking about 40 minutes and departing every 30 minutes. Tickets cost roughly €4–€60 depending on the service and class.
May 24-27 - Lake Como: Cobblestone streets, stunning views of the lake and the surrounding mountains. Como Cathedral on Piazza del Duomo. Places to eat: La Punta –panoramic viewpoints and classic Lake Como atmosphere. Ristorante Bilacus – romantic setting with terrace seating and an elegant “evening out” vibe. Move around the lake via ferry visiting the towns of Bellagio and Varenna. Parco di Villa Serbelloni. The Basilica di San Giacomo on Piazza della Chiesa. Bellagio is also known for its shopping. Dispensa 63, a tiny family run restaurant on Salita Camillo. Benso Conte di Cavour, is a great place for lunch. If you’d like a lakeside view, Hotel Florence on Piazza Giuseppe Mazzini has a charming wisteria clad terrace. Breakfast at Caffe Varenna on Contrada Scoscesa. Villa Monastero & its botanical garden. Villa Cipressi gardens. Hike up to Castello di Vezio in the comune of Perledo for unparalleled lake views, start from Varenna harbor it takes 20 min to reach castle. Lunch at La Vista. Lover’s Promenade connects Varenna with Riva Garibaldi. Church of San Giorgio & St. John the Baptist. Gelato at Riva Gelateria. Dinner at Osteria Quatro Pass. Orrido di Bellano gorge and waterfall have a 5€ entry fee. Villa Balbianello.
May 27-29 – Train back to Milan: Arco della Pace, walk through Sempione Park, and visit Sforzesco Castle, and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. Marchesi 1824 for espresso or cappuccino with a small pastry before heading to the Duomo. Rinascente Rooftop for easy food and close-up views of the Duomo spires. Piazza Mercanti and San Bernardino alle Ossa. Teatro alla Scala, Brera, Parco Sempione, Santa Maria delle Grazie and The Last Supper guided tour. Dinner in the Navigli neighborhood. Gelateria della Musica is a good pick for pistachio, hazelnut, or chocolate-based flavors. Chinatown, especially dumplings, bao, noodles, or Chinese street food. Porta Nuova and see Milan’s modern skyline, including Bosco Verticale and Piazza G*e Aulenti. Via Montenapoleone, Via della Spiga, Via Sant’Andrea, and Via Manzoni as a short fashion district checkpoint.
May 29-June 1 – High-speed train, taking about 1 hour 40–55 minutes from Milano Centrale to Florence – Museum of San Marco, Piazzale Michelangelo, Basilica of San Lorenzo, Duomo, Campanile, Bargello, Uffizi Gallery, Ponte Vecchio, Church of Santa Maria Novella, Boboli Gardens, Florence Cathedral, Accademia, Medici Chapels. Places to eat: Il Bottegone, Caffe Scudieri, Caffe Gilli, Caffe Michaelangelo, Pizza Napoli 1955.
May 31 – take train, taking about 1 hour for €8.50–€16, from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Pisa – Borgo Stretto, lined with a pretty portico arcade. Palazzo della Carovana and the statue of Cosimo I de Medici in front of it. Leaning Tower, Duomo, Baptistery, Museo dell’Opera del Duomo, Santa maria della Spina, Cittadella Nuova Fortress, Chiesa del Santo Sepolcro, Keith Haring Mural. Places to eat: Caffe Carraia del Nicchio, Filter Coffee, Café Bistrot dell’ Opera, Osteria del Tumi, Osteria dei Cavalieri, Tuffo 13 Gelateria, Bocconcino, trattoria da Stelio, Pizzeria Quarto D’ ora Italiono
June 1-3 - high-speed train, taking about 1.5–1.6 hours from Florence to Rome – Colosseo (arena floor ticket and underground tour, buy online), Palatine Hill, Roman Forum (walk between Palazzo dei conservatori & Senatorial Palace), Trevi Fountain, Pantheon (free), Spanish Steps, Trastevere, Jewish Ghetto, Capitoline Hill. The Appian Way. Catacombs. Piazza Naona tartufo @ Tre Sacalini. Altar of Fatherland ride elevator. Church St. Louis. Church of the Gesu. Piazza Navona. Villa Borghese Gardens. Aventine Keyhole. Pasta, pizza, gelato (San Crispino, Venchi with Nocciolo Supreme).
June 3 - Vatican City – St. Peter’s Basilica (free 7-7) & Square (go 7:30 am to avoid line), Sistine Chapel (free), Basilica of St. John Lateran, Scala Sancta & The Holy of Holies. Clothes that cover shoulders and knees.
June 4 – fly home

06/05/2026

Just got off Disney Wish cruise ship. If you haven’t done a Disney cruise, DO IT! Adults only. Couples with children under 5 who won’t enjoy the Disney rides. Teenagers. EVERYONE! LOTS of pictures so sit down and enjoy until you’re ready for me to book you to take your own 😉