Category Archives: Travel

Grand Turk Island

Posted on January 3, 2020 by Kelsie Lou

If you blink, you will miss it. The island of Grand Turk is only 7 miles long and 1.5 miles wide. The only way to visit Turks and Caicos via cruise ship is through the Grand Turk cruise port. For … Continue reading →

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Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic Tour

Posted on January 1, 2020 by Kelsie Lou

Amber Cove Cruise Port The Amber Cove terminal was built by Carnival Cruise lines in the Bay of Maimon. Puerto Plata Tour We skipped the Carnival excursions and poolside activities to book with Iguana Mama Adventure Tours. The independent contractors … Continue reading →

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Carnival Elation Cruise Ship Review

Posted on December 29, 2019 by Kelsie Lou

Oh Ship! It’s a Mother Daughter Trip! My Mom exposed me to cruising as a teenager when we took our first Carnival cruise to the Bahamas. Over the years, we have sailed to Bermuda, Cuba, and all over the Caribbean … Continue reading →

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Thankful for Miles

Posted on December 1, 2019 by Kelsie Lou

My Mom had a 48 hour notice about the Lake Wales YMCA Turkey Trot. I gave her the option to participate based on how she felt on Thanksgiving morning. She said if it was too hot, she was not doing … Continue reading →

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Niagara Falls

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Kelsie Lou

From Toronto, to Montreal, to Niagara Falls The Hornblower Experiencing the falls up close was my main priority for a day in Niagara Falls on the Canada side. I read reviews about getting there early to avoid long lines. Thankfully, … Continue reading →

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Montreal Memories

Posted on July 12, 2019 by Kelsie Lou

My Canadian adventures continued from Toronto to Montreal. The drive was very scenic and more metropolitan compared to the rural landscape between Windsor and Toronto. I did all of my research about “Things to do in Montreal” and “Best area … Continue reading →

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Toronto Street Art: Graffiti Alley

Posted on July 11, 2019 by Kelsie Lou

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How to Spend 2 Days in Toronto

Posted on July 10, 2019 by Kelsie Lou

This vacation to Canada was inspired by one of my Smootents, Skylar who went to Niagra Falls for Memorial Day Weekend with her Girl Scouts Troop. An important decision for my trip to Toronto was deciding where to stay. I … Continue reading →

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Long Time, No Sea

Posted on June 30, 2019 by Kelsie Lou

Summer Break in Full Effect I just returned from a two-week visit with my parents in the Sunshine State.  It was a chilled-out vacation with a visit from our family who lives in Morgantown, WV.  We were game ready for … Continue reading →

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Spring Break: By Land, By Sea, By Air

Posted on April 15, 2019 by Kelsie Lou

Beach Cruisin’ I took my Mom to get a beach cruiser bike. This will give her another fitness option in addition to walking and swimming. My Mom has a few more weeks before she can ride due to another back … Continue reading →

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