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Relax and Enjoy a Sunset (or a sunrise for that matter)!

By Mark

IMG_6033-634The last moments of sunset on the Pamlico River near Bath, North Carolina

The sun has a certain power over us.

IMG_1486-1-634Sunrise at Atlantic Beach, North Carolina

Homer tells us of the rosy-fingered goddess named Dawn who brought light every morning to the world of Odysseus. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Caribbean, Carolina Coast, Disney, Disney Cruise Line, Featured, General Travel, North Carolina, Sandals

5 Disney Blogs You Shouldn’t Miss!

By Mark

Screen Shot 2014-06-29 at 5.15.41 PM-700A little shameless Southern Travel Blog Disney Category promotion!

Planning Disney trips has got to be one of the best jobs around.

Why?

Because we get to make other families’ busy lives calmer and simpler, and we get to hear all the wonderful stories of our clients’ experiences with Disney!

That said, planning a Disney trip can be hard for the uninitiated – all the choices! [Read more…]

Filed Under: Disney, Disney Cruise Line, General Travel, Travel Tips

Always Bring Your iPod on a Disney Cruise!

By Mark

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Here’s a quick tip for all you Disney cruisers on the Dream (watch the video!) or the Fantasy:

Don’t forget your iPod.

I have an iPod Touch that dates from mid-2008. It should have died on me 3 or 4 years ago, but it’s still going strong.

We only use it for music now, and all of it’s 8 GBs are filled with tunes. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Disney Cruise Line, General Travel, Travel Tips

The Perfect Place to Stay the Night Before a Disney Cruise

By Mark

IMG_3659-590Heading out onto Cocoa Beach

While Disney Cruise Line utilizes 9 different departure ports around the world, if you’re near our home base in Burlington, North Carolina you will be interested in Disney cruises leaving from Florida’s Port Canaveral.

Port Canaveral is an easy transfer from the Orlando International Airport, and you can always fly down the morning of your cruise and use Disney’s own transportation. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Disney Cruise Line, General Travel, Travel Tips

4 Ways for Dads to Get the Most from a Disney Cruise

By Mark

DDR-130413-Stairs_8x10-4471007-590Family photo op on the Disney Dream!

I’m a dad, as well as a husband, and I love to vacation with my family.

Some of the best moments of my life have come via our family’s travels.

I love Disney, though I didn’t always…read a little about that in my Dr. Strangedad post. A Disney Cruise can be one of the most phenomenal family vacations experiences available.

But…

You knew it was coming, there had to be a but.

For a dad, sometimes it’s just all too much. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Disney Cruise Line, General Travel, Travel Tips

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