Dec 11, 2009 19:52 - By: Whit Honea
No matter what you celebrate this holiday season there are two things that are bound to play a big role: shopping and drinking. Also, kids. And travel.
Why not combine them all? That’s the holiday spirit!
Remember, if you’re drinking and shopping let someone else push the cart. Trips are a lot more fun when everyone gets there safely.
Mmm, Target.
Photo by Tricia Honea
For more family-friendly travel photos visit DeliciousBaby’s Photo Fridays.
Nov 25, 2009 12:58 - By: Whit Honea
Okay, I’m pretty sure this is our last Thanksgiving post. Maybe not. Either way, we here at the UpTake Vacations Blog would like to wish each and every one of you a happy, safe and filling Thanksgiving. You deserve it.
Pies!
Left – apple pie recipe
Right – pumpkin pie recipe
Photo by Laura Charon
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Oct 29, 2009 11:53 - By: Whit Honea
How, you ask, are the UpTake Vacation writers spending their fall? Well, thanks for asking. We’re doing a lot of this:
Lehner Pumpkin Farm in Radnor, Ohio
Linus: Each year, the Great Pumpkin rises out of the pumpkin patch that he thinks is the most sincere. He’s gotta pick this one. He’s got to. I don’t see how a pumpkin patch can be more sincere than this one. You can look around and there’s not a sign of hypocrisy. Nothing but sincerity as far as the eye can see.
Entry and photo by Ed.
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Oct 16, 2009 15:28 - By: Whit Honea
Rolling Clouds and Leaves of Fall Outside of Seattle
I’m not going to lie. I took these photos in my front yard about 30 minutes ago. Sue me.
The point is that there are many reasons to get in your gas-guzzling car and drive around our wonderful nation right now, namely really pretty trees. Read More »
Oct 08, 2009 10:55 - By: Aricq
The first time I was offered a ticket to San Juan Capistrano’s Mission, it was by my Mother. Who was with her Sister. It was a nice gesture, but being single and broke, I chose to go ahead and let them go, less that be the final straw in the crumbling fortress that was originally my self-confidence.
7 years later, I found myself slightly better and decided to take the trip down from Los Angeles as a statement of my healing.
I was 33, making ridiculous money from blogging articles like these and was ready. Read More »
Sep 25, 2009 9:26 - By: Whit Honea
When in Hawaii do as the Hawaiians do. In this case that means charge a bunch of tourists a hefty sum and then dump them in the ocean. It was worth it.
This photo is from a snorkeling expedition off the coast of Maui. That’s a sea turtle.
“Dude? Dude? Focus dude… Dude?”
See?
“Saw the whole thing, dude. First you were all like “whoa”, and we were like “whoa”, and you were like “whoa…”"
And that’s how it happened. No Snorks were harmed in the writing of this post.
“RIGHTEOUS. RIGHTEOUS.”
Photo by Whit Honea
For more family-friendly travel photos visit DeliciousBaby’s Photo Fridays.
Quotes courtesy of Crush
Sep 19, 2009 10:35 - By: Whit Honea
There’s about to be more magic in Orlando.
Universal Orlando Resort and Warner Bros. have finally revealed the “first-ever details about the incredible scope of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.” Not the least of which is that the land will open in spring 2010. That’s soon!
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will be an addition to Universal’s Islands of Adventure park, which is already AWESOME (it’s all Marvel characters though, which leads me to wonder what talks are underway between Universal and Marvel’s new owner Disney). The Spider-Man ride alone is worth the price of admission.
And the Dr. Suess stuff.
Harry Potter’s new land is obviously based upon the stories and characters of J.K. Rowling and promises to remain “faithful to the visual landscapes of the films.” Read More »
Sep 18, 2009 20:52 - By: Whit Honea
It’s time for another rousing edition of Travel Around the Internet! Brace yourself.
Here are just a few of the items that have shuffled across our inbox lately:
Disney Cruise specials and kids sail free!
Marriott wants to Twitter, email and Facebook you to Hawai’i! By all means, let them!
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