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Dear NEXT TRAVELER to Portland, Oregon & Washington!Highlights/Recommendations:Oregon:1. Downtown Portland:Powell City of BooksVoodoo Donuts2. Portland Oregon LDS Temple3. The Grotto4. Twilight Fans – Bella Swan House Washington:1. Mt. St. Helen’s2. Seattle Washington LDS Temple3. Pike Place Market4. Starbucks (original location)5. Washington State Ferry6. Lake Crescent, Olympic National Park7. Ruby Beach8. Twilight Fans – Forks, LaContinue reading “Oregon & Washington State”

Dear NEXT TRAVELER to Niagara Falls New York!Highlights/Recommendations:1. Maid of the Mist tour2. Observation Tower3. Niagara Scenic Trolley We took a guided boat tour from the Maid of the Mist. They have double decker boats and you’re able to have a close-up experience with the falls. The tour includes a souvenir rain poncho to wearContinue reading “NEW YORK – Niagara Falls”

Dear NEXT TRAVELER to Palmyra New York & Susquehanna Pennsylvania!Highlights/Recommendations:1. The Sacred Grove2. The Sacred Grove Historical Site – Smith Family Farm3. Palmyra Temple4. Hill Cumorah5. Grandin Printshop – Book of Mormon Publication Location6. Priesthood Restoration Site It was a dream come true to be in the Sacred Grove with our family. It is aContinue reading “New York – Palmyra & Pennsylvania – Susquehanna (LDS Historical Sites)”

Dear NEXT TRAVELER to New Jersey!Highlights/Recommendations:1. Carlos Bakery This is only a very small representation of the state of New Jersey. We hope to visit again soon and atleast see these additional places:1. Liberty State Park – ferry to Ellis Island2. Atlantic City Boardwalk3. Ocean City Beach Our son started watching Carlos Bakery when heContinue reading “New Jersey”

Dear NEXT TRAVELER to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania!Highlights/Recommendations:1. Independence Hall2. Climb the Rocky Stepsat the Philadelphia Museum of Art3. United States Mint at Philadelphia NEXT TIME:1. Liberty Bell2. LOVE sculpture3. Reading Terminal Market4. Benjamin Franklin Parkway We traveled with our two older children to Philadelphia as part of a quick visit to several other states. These areContinue reading “Philadelphia Pennsylvania”

Dear NEXT TRAVELER to Costa Rica!Highlights/Recommendations:1. La Fortuna2. Arenal Volcano3. Arenal Rafting Company4. ATV through the jungle5. La Fortuna Waterfall6. Jaho Beach7. Ziplining – Vista Los Suenos Adventure Park8. Princesa De La Luna EcoLodge9. Costa Rica LDS Temple For our son’s High School Senior Trip, we took him and a couple of his friends toContinue reading “Costa Rica”

Dear NEXT TRAVELER to Puerto Rico!https://www.discoverpuertorico.com/Highlights/Recommendations:1. El Morro2. Cathedral of Ponce de Leon3. San Jose Church4. Calle de la Fortaleza5. Puerto Rico Instagram famous door Next Time:1. Fort San CristobalMORE TIME!!! One year we celebrated Thanksgiving in Puerto Rico. It happened to be a stop on our multi-day cruise. We only had a few hoursContinue reading “San Juan, Puerto Rico”

Dear NEXT TRAVELER to the Dominican Republic!Highlights/Recommendations:1. Damajagua Waterfalls2. Beach & Cabanas at Taino Bay My husband and I traveled to the Dominican Republic and it would be fine with children but I would make sure you are with a reputable tour group.  NEXT TIME:1. Mount Isabel de Torres-large Christ the Redeemer statue2. Cayo Arena-snorkelingContinue reading “Dominican Republic”

Dear NEXT TRAVELER to St Kitts! Highlights/Recommendations:1. St Kitts Scenic Railroad Train2. Timothy Hill – Caribbean & Atlantic views.Next time:Brimstone Hill Fortress & National Park The cruise port at St Kitts has a long pier with the cleanest port-a-potties I’ve ever HAD to use. The port entry was painted a bright sunshine yellow that’s typicalContinue reading “St Kitts”