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One of the best parts about milspouse life is the traveling! We likely get to see places that we would have never experienced otherwise. Click the image below to learn more about Space A travel, or keep reading for our latest travel features from our blog.
Do you ever long to take a step back in time? This was the feeling we experienced as we drove onto Jekyll Island, Georgia. From the moment we glimpsed the Jekyll Island Club and Historic District and the striking natural beauty of the island, I knew we had found a very special place. The more I learned of the history of Jekyll Island, the more I knew we were not alone in our discovery. Teeming with interesting history, this island’s colorful background made for an enchanting visit.
Depending on where you live, there’s a good chance you won’t have to leave the state to find a super low-cost, amazing vacation spot. I’m talking about our national parks, most of which offer a range of activities, from just plain fun, to educational, to knock-your-socks-off gorgeous hikes in nature. Whether you’re planning to spend your whole vacation in one place or want to explore several locations, the National Park Foundation and the National Park Service can help you find a park that suits your needs.
An international flight with kids is challenging. This is our first week back in the United States, and after two years of being away, it is an amazing feeling! This has been our most difficult move yet. Anything that could go wrong did go wrong.
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Every summer, we take a road trip. One of our favorite splurge locations? Disney World! While we can’t get enough of the mouse house, we are often forced to drive extremely long distances to get there.
As this post is going live, my husband and I will be getting ready to pack up our PODS trailer and head off on our first big PCS journey (and by big, I mean 400 miles, so really, not so big, but big enough to require some prep). We’re making things a little more entertaining for ourselves by choosing to do a partial PPM (Personally Procured Move), since we’re apparently gluttons for punishment and enjoy lugging boxes every year or so. What that means is we’ll be driving the distance from Long Island up to his family in the Adirondacks to visit, then traversing the state of New York to get to Fort Drum.
Summer is in full swing, but have you been delaying a summer vacation because it all just seems too expensive? It doesn’t have to be that way, and you don’t need to spend lots of cash to create lasting memories. Living on a budget doesn’t equal living a boring legacy. Take time this summer to have fun—just be intentional about it.
My husband and I celebrated our 6th wedding anniversary last month. One of the greatest things about moving fairly frequently is that you get to go to new places and see things unique to the area. Washington has a spectacular coastline. The Pacific Ocean and the Puget Sound (an inlet of the Pacific) are full of some great things. I was able to visit Ocean Shores last year. It was nice to see the Pacific again.
Monterey delighted us. This town of 29,000 people has the attractions and shopping of a city of 200,000. I came as a teenager with my family over 20 years ago and have always wanted to share the aquarium with my children. This visit we lounged at the Lover’s Point Inn (10% off with military ID http://www.loverspointinnpg.com/) with great rooms a two-minute walk from the beach – try the Mermaid Beach House if you want something extra special and have the space of a home.