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Christmas in Kansas City: Traditions Old & New

Christmas in Kansas City is special. From the Plaza Lights to the unique local artisans’ shops, here are some of the best holiday happenings to put on your to-do list this season. You might even find something NEW to try!

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Gift-Gifting 101: Unique Gifts They’ll Never Forget – Kansas City Edition

Gift-giving is often a part of many holiday celebrations. But how to find a unique gift? And what to give the person who has everything? This year, especially this year, we’re gifting more experiences and opportunities to spend time together. While there are are many tried and true experiences during the holidays in Kansas City, here are 6 unique gifts you might not have thought of!

The BEST Walt Disney World Vacations: Traveling with Teens

Multi-generational trips are priceless. My first trip to Walt Disney World was a road trip with my grandparents when I was 8 years old, and it was pure magic to me – it set the foundation for my love of Disney and of travel! But how do you meet the needs and wants of such […]

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Jerusalem Cafe: The Best Mediterranean Food in Kansas City

The Jerusalem Cafe has long been one of my favorite places for Mediterranean food in Kansas City. With the new cafe open near Liberty and the relocated restaurant in Westport, Jerusalem Cafe has definitely scored a spot on our must-have list for Kansas City eats.

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Molokai & Lanai, Hawaii – A Unique Hawaiian Vacation

The smaller islands of Molokai and Lanai (which can be seen on a clear day from Makapu’u Lighthouse Point on Oahu) are, themselves, off the beaten path. While many visitors to Hawai’i deplane and stay in O’ahu or Maui, a short inter-island flight or boat ride takes travelers farther from the commercialism and deeper into […]

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Maui, Hawaii – Unique Vacation Gems Off the Beaten Path

Hawaii can be just the ticket for travelers who want an exotic but safe and accessible destination. You can find the popular tourist attractions anywhere on the internet, but here are a few tips for exploring and enjoying the island of Maui in Hawaii that only locals and frequent visitors know.  Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Preserve — South […]

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Oahu, Hawaii – A Unique Vacation Off the Beaten Path

There are often two kinds of travelers: those who want to hit the big highlights, and those who want to get off the beaten path and discover their real destination. You can find the popular tourist attractions anywhere on the internet, but here are a few tips for exploring and enjoying Oahu in Hawaii that […]