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Nov 22, 2022

Frozen S’mores at Hampton Chocolate Factory

Quick Question: Am I the only person who’s never heard of frozen s’mores?

Remarkable Medellín

Visiting Medellín in Colombia: The Country of Beauty is like stepping into a fantastic story — literally, as the city in the Western Colombian Andes region inspired Disney’s Encanto. Here, valleys, the world’s tallest palms, vibrant communities, colorful houses, garden-like balconies and more prove reality is more picturesque than anything on film. And it’s especially more tempting following Medellín’s remarkable transformation, shedding its troubled past and reawakening as a city of innovation, art, cultural richness, modern infrastructure, thriving tourism and resiliency.

Nov 16, 2022

Exploring Tampa’s Historic District

Recently I visited Hyde Park, a community located in the heart of Tampa's historic district. I was in awe at how much the outdoor oasis had to offer. The streets had multiple unique businesses such as Downtown Dogs, a store with out-of-the-ordinary dog toys where the chew toys replicated consumer delicacies. Next was a dessert bar and jungle store called Leafy Luv Affair which sold trendy urban indoor plants. The list of fantastic stores continued. This place was posh yet organic, with various designer stores and lavish restaurants.

Nov 4, 2022

Howl-O-Scream

This weekend I ventured to Tampa, Florida's Busch Gardens to enjoy Halloween festivities during its Howl-O-Scream hours. I felt like I was in a movie, emerging into a horror film set with creatures that evoked fear, each of which played their respective part to a tee, creating amusement park by day and a chaotic horror town by night.

Royal Air Maroc Relaunches Direct Casablanca–Beijing Route, Debuts Toronto Flight

As part of its international network expansion, Royal Air Maroc will reinstate the direct Casablanca–Beijing route initially launched in January 2020 and suspended just a few weeks later due to the health crisis.

Sep 16, 2019

September Travel Updates

In my last blog I wrote about the upcoming whereverfamily.com Wherever Awards on Sept. 23, something we are all looking forward to, but the month of September has also presented lots more opportunities for the team to see some different destinations.