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Personal Travel Reflections - Explore.Learn.Love.Travel

Universal Orlando Resort

Posted on December 31, 2018 by Travelacey

We’ve traveled to Orlando a lot in the last three years, but on this trip down to Florida we decided to visit Universal Orlando Resort. I’ve mentioned in a few of my posts how much we enjoy amusement parks, so … Continue reading →

New Hope & Peddlers Village

Posted on December 31, 2018 by Travelacey

New Hope & Peddlers Village, located in Bucks County Pennsylvania, offer small town, local shopping, dining opportunities and attractions. Throughout the year both locations host various festivals and events, such as the strawberry festival, restaurant week, scarecrow festival, pride week, … Continue reading →

Oxford, UK

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Travelacey

From 2005 to 2007, I was a graduate student at the University of Oxford. Not only did I have the opportunity to study at one of the great universities of the world, but I also got to live in a … Continue reading →

New Orleans

Posted on July 15, 2018 by Travelacey

In July 2018 I took a trip to New Orleans as part of an international education conference. My time to explore New Orleans was limited, but I tried to make the best of my compacted free time to discover a … Continue reading →

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Hershey, Pennsylvania

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Travelacey

I had originally introduced Hershey, PA in my post about Northeastern Pennsylvania amusement parks. This post will go into more detail about Hersheypark, Hershey’s Chocolate World, the Hershey Hotel and the Hershey Lodge. Hersheypark Hersheypark was originally created by Milton … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel Tagged Hershey Chocolate World, Hershey Hotel, Hershey Lodge, Hersheypark, Pennsylvania

Kalahari Resort

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Travelacey

Kalahari Resort is a vacation destination in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. It includes meeting and conference facilities, along with a hotel, spa, multiple restaurants, an arcade, and the largest indoor waterpark in the United States. The décor has an … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel Tagged Kalahari, Poconos, Waterpark

Disney Cruise 2018: The Bahamas

Posted on June 9, 2018 by Travelacey

Sometimes it’s hard to plan travel in advance, so when I noticed a short block of time available to both my husband and me, we decided to book a cruise. We chose to go on a cruise because it was … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel Tagged All-Star Movies, Bahamas, Castaway Cay, Disney, Disney Cruise, Disney Dream, Disney Springs, Disney World, Nassau

Pennsylvania Amusement Parks

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Travelacey

I love rides! I love roller coasters! I love anything that goes fast! You get the idea… In this post I will talk about my three most visited amusement parks: Hersheypark, Dorney Park, and Knoebels. All three have unique features … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel Tagged Amusement Parks, Dorney Park, Hersheypark, Knoebels, North America, Pennsylvania

Nantucket

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Travelacey

The Wampanoag people originally inhabited Nantucket, and they lived on the island undisturbed until 1641 when the British arrived. The island’s land was originally deeded to Thomas Mayhew and his sons, before then being divided among 31 original owners. Many … Continue reading →

Posted in Tour Directing, Travel Tagged Nantucket

Pont du Gard

Posted on March 21, 2018 by Travelacey

One of my favorite places to visit while leading tours through France was the Pont du Gard. No matter how many times I visit this remarkable landmark, I am awestruck by its engineering, its design and its functionality. The Pont … Continue reading →

Posted in Tour Directing, Travel Tagged France, Pont du Gard

Cairnwood Estate

Posted on March 21, 2018 by Travelacey

In 2016 I got married at the beautiful Cairnwood Estate. I chose Cairnwood Estate because I wanted to get married someplace with historic charm that was still within driving distance of our home in Pennsylvania. I had known about Cairnwood … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized Tagged Bryn Athyn, Cairnwood, Wedding

Antalya, Turkey

Posted on March 18, 2018 by Travelacey

Antalya is Turkey’s largest seaside city, located on the Anatolian coast (also known as the Turquoise Coast). It was first settled in 200 BC by the Attalid dynasty, which soon came under the rule of Rome. The area has been … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel Tagged Antalya, Turkey

Cape Cod

Posted on March 10, 2018 by Travelacey

Cape Cod brings visions of sandy beaches, lighthouses and quaint New England villages. Its history dates back to the explorations of Giovanni da Verrazano who sailed here in 1524. However, it was Bartholomew Gosnold who in 1609 gave the geographic … Continue reading →

Posted in Tour Directing, Travel Tagged Cape Cod, Cape Cod National Seashore, Chatham, New Bedford, Plimoth Plantation, Provincetown

Martha’s Vineyard

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Travelacey

Martha’s Vineyard is an island just south of Cape Cod. It is only accessible via air or boat, and is known as an affluent summer colony with many people owning second homes on the island. The island was originally inhabited … Continue reading →

Posted in Tour Directing, Travel Tagged Martha's Vineyard, New England

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I am a traveler, a former international tour director, and an international educator. I publish this blog to reflect on my travel experiences, and share them to instill a sense of wanderlust in others.

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