Staying at the Plantation on Crystal River in Florida

Front of Plantation on Crystal River resort

Plantation on Crystal River is one of the top resorts to stay at in Crystal River, Florida. It is a part of the Ascend Hotel Collection and features amenities such as a pool, bar, restaurant, spa, and more. We recently stayed here during our family trip and absolutely loved our visit. However, here are my tips on how to make the most of your stay at Plantation on Crystal River. 

Staying at The Tahitian Beach Resort in Treasure Island, Florida

Room at the Tahitian Beach Resort in Treasure Island, Florida

The Tahitian Beach Resort is such a fun place to stay at right by the beach. Located in Treasure Island Florida, this beachfront resort provides their guests with a wide range of amenities and spacious rooms. Guests can also enjoy restaurants, bars, shops, spa, and other things to do nearby all at a walking distance.

Ultimate Guide to Crystal River, Florida: An Adventurous Family Trip

A family snorkeling at Crystal River at Three Sisters Springs and King Bays swimming with manatees.

Want to visit the Manatee Capital of the World? Crystal River is the best place in Florida to go swimming with manatees and go scalloping at. This beautiful Florida destination is the perfect family getaway. Find delicious seafood, view gorgeous sunsets, and get an underwater view of the springs with this detailed Crystal River, Florida travel guide and three day itinerary. 

Ultimate Guide to Silver Springs State Park

Glass bottom boats at Silver Springs. These tours are very popular for visitors of the state park.

Silver Springs State Park is one of the top 10 Florida state parks to visit. Located in Marion County in the city of Ocala, Florida, you can find this gem. Surrounded by crystal clear waters from Silver Springs and Silver River, you are sure to have stunning landscape, monkey interactions, and even water activities for the entire family to enjoy. 

This state park has become a nature adventure point in Central Florida while also attracting tourists from across the world to experience the serene landscape of Silver Springs. You are also sure to find fun paddling adventures, historic museums, tours on their world famous glass bottom boats and much more.

Guide to Lanikai Pillbox Hike in Oahu, Hawaii

photo of the islands at sunrise from the lanikai pillboxes

If you are looking for the perfect sunrise hike then Lanikai Pillbox hike is the place to go. This stunning hiking trail is filled with stunning views of Lanikai and Kailua including the picturesque Mokulua Islands. The small town of Lanikai in Oahu, Hawaii is probably by far one of my favorite places on the entire island. The water is a gorgeous turquoise color just like you see in the vacation magazines and it’s so clear. Just absolutely gorgeous. This destination is definitely one that you don’t want to miss if you are visiting the island of Oahu in Hawaii.

Ultimate Guide to Treasure Island, Florida – A Couple’s Weekend Getaway

Sunset at Treasure Island beach.

Treasure Island is filled with many things to do. It is a perfect couples getaway that is located close to the Tampa Bay and St. Pete area in Central Florida. This little beach vacation destination is such a relaxing spot to unwind, be romantic, and enjoy some local food and drinks. This is probably one of the nicest islands in Florida to visit in this side of the state. In this travel guide you will learn how to plan a beautiful romantic getaway to Treasure Island Florida. 

Exploring Shawnee National Forest, Illinois

Artistic photo of hiking boots by the water surrounded by yellow, red, and orange, autumn leaves.

Autumn is such a perfect time to go on a trip to Shawnee National Forest. This beautiful national forest in Illinois is perfect for camping and hiking offering some very stunning views and gorgeous hiking trails. In this travel guide I will be going over the best things to do at Shawnee National Forest, the hiking trails we did, best places to visit in the forest, and much more. I will also be including a detailed itinerary and packing tips for this trip.

The Top 5 Kid-Friendly Hikes in Oahu, Hawai’i

Top of Makapu'u Lighthouse Trail

On a beautiful day such as today, where the sky is bright and sunny, full of life and not too hot, I would grab my girls and go on a beautiful hike. Now hiking with little ones is not easy so sometimes choosing a hike that is good for the kids can be a little challenging. If you are visiting Hawaii you will come to find that Hawaii is filled with all sorts of hikes for any hiking experience level. For this reason I have decided to make it a little easier for you by creating this list of my top five favorite kid friendly hikes in Oahu. You will come to find that there is a little bit of everything in this list. From ocean views on top of volcanic craters to waterfalls in the rain forest and even mountain top scenes. You are destined to have a very amazing experience when venturing of to any of these hikes.