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  • 6-day, 5-night Trip to St. Augustine (Winter Months)

    My family and I rang in the new year with a trip to St. Augustine, FL. Located just south of Jacksonville, this historic city harbors Spanish culture from the conquistadors to gorgeous marine activities and sea life, and a few forts that are national park monuments as well. There are central locations with crowds and…

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  • 8-Day, 7-Night Playa del Carmen Trip: Hilton Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Akumal, Chichèn Itzá, Cenotes, Sea Turtle Snorkeling and More!

    Being a Hilton Diamond member not only means I have access to some wonderful perks, but it also means I’ve stayed a lot of nights at the Hilton chain of hotels. The question soon became… how to spend those reward points? After doing some research, I realized I’d been wanting to do a trip to…

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  • Horseback Riding 101: Vacations – Dude Ranches and Guest Ranches

    What’s been the buzz in the last few years in horseback riding? Dude Ranches! Or “guest ranches.” But what are dude ranches? You probably know it isn’t just the title to a Blink 182 album (couldn’t help myself). What’s included? What do you get from them? Dude ranches are cool in all, but what are…

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