tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36206024538270816872024-02-20T17:35:51.095-08:00Savio & Michelle's Travel Diary .. A new destination in every page..Savsmichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05899094984347085469noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3620602453827081687.post-16142144868600670822019-12-04T11:37:00.001-08:002019-12-04T12:27:19.362-08:00ART WALK, SAN JOSE DEL CABO, MEXICO
The Art District in San Jose Del Cabo is a must see on your list when visiting Cabo. We stayed in the Hotel Zone and it was a quick 15 min walk to the Plaza. It is centred with artisan stores, art galleries, bakeries and restaurants.
Thursday Night: Thursday night bustles with activity, music and artists showcasing their work with live entertainment between November and June from 5-9pm. Savsmichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05899094984347085469noreply@blogger.com0Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico22.8905327 -109.9167370999999822.8320222 -109.99741809999998 22.949043200000002 -109.83605609999998tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3620602453827081687.post-90936799615407144462019-12-04T11:37:00.000-08:002019-12-06T11:16:03.234-08:00CABO SAN LUCAS, MEXICO
Cabo San Lucas is an easy 3 hour flight from San Francisco. Located at the southern end of Baja California, it is one of the most easily accessible resort towns from the Pacific west coast of the US.
OUR ITINERARY:
Day 1: Arrive Cabo. Spend 1/2 day in the resort, pool and enjoy the beach
Day 2: 1/2 hour time share presentation, 1-2 hours Panga tour to El Arco, rest of day relax
Day 3: EarlySavsmichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05899094984347085469noreply@blogger.com0Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico22.8905327 -109.9167370999999822.8320222 -109.99741809999998 22.949043200000002 -109.83605609999998tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3620602453827081687.post-53489535446286907812019-12-04T11:36:00.003-08:002019-12-04T11:36:59.600-08:00IVAN GUADERRAMA GALLERY VISIT
One place which was on my list of art galleries to visit was Ivan Guaderrama. A talented artist whose name figured everywhere on Pinterest under Cabo made me even more curious to see what was exceptionally so special about this talented artist. and stand out amongst others.
If your visiting this is the address: Alvaro Obregon 20, Gallery District..
His website: https://Savsmichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05899094984347085469noreply@blogger.com0San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico23.0636562 -109.702437622.9467912 -109.8637991 23.1805212 -109.5410761tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3620602453827081687.post-49738957929232945242019-12-02T19:19:00.003-08:002019-12-02T19:19:56.443-08:00WYNWOOD WALLS, MIAMI
Wynwood Walls is just 20 mins away from South Beach, Miami. So if your in town do not miss this colorful district which is know to have some of the best artists in the world. It was formerly a warehouse which has been converted into a colorful neighborhood. We completed a walking tour of this place in less than an hour plus time for a quick lunch before heading home.
The neighborhood has Savsmichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05899094984347085469noreply@blogger.com0Wynwood, Miami, FL, USA25.8042441 -80.19891860000001325.7756531 -80.239259100000012 25.832835099999997 -80.158578100000014tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3620602453827081687.post-23654674174245140642019-12-02T19:18:00.001-08:002019-12-02T19:18:09.610-08:00SOUTH BEACH, MIAMI
Our last day in Miami and we had an entire day to ourselves. We planned to drive around South Beach and then head over to Wynwood that encases colorful murals and showcases some of the worlds best street graffiti artists.
Parking at South Pointe Park was an easy access to South Miami Beach and the South Point Pier. It had a nice park area for small children with sprinklers and restrooms and Savsmichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05899094984347085469noreply@blogger.com0South Beach, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA25.7826123 -80.13407719999997925.7254203 -80.214758199999977 25.8398043 -80.05339619999998tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3620602453827081687.post-61997865867348000422019-04-30T23:51:00.001-07:002019-04-30T23:51:06.712-07:00EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK, FLORIDA
"There are no other Everglades in the world"- Marjory Stoneman Douglas.
Everglades is one of the largest tropical wilderness found in the USA. This is one of the parks where you can get up close views of manatees, alligators, crocodiles and various species of birds that visit during the warm winters.
Things to remember :
1.) Dry season: This lasts between November - March.
Savsmichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05899094984347085469noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3620602453827081687.post-45927194280605596452019-04-24T23:00:00.002-07:002019-04-30T23:52:17.076-07:00AIRBOAT TOUR, EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK
To make it easier for planning purposes, I will break up this Everglades tour into two parts.
- Airboat tours
- Everglades National Park ( Ahinga trail, shark valley visitor centre etc. )
The two places are about an hour drive to each other. So you can plan as to how it would suit your itinerary. We did the airboat tours first and then stayed for the night at the Hampton Inn and Suites Miami Savsmichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05899094984347085469noreply@blogger.com0Everglades, Florida, USA25.745929 -80.55495610000002724.829987 -81.845849600000022 26.661871 -79.264062600000031tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3620602453827081687.post-83753209711858128002019-04-24T23:00:00.000-07:002019-04-30T23:53:18.434-07:00BAHIA HONDA STATE PARK, FLORIDA KEYS
Bahia Honda State Park in The lower Keys is one of the most picturesque beach on the way to Key West.. It is located at Mile marker 37. Best known for its views, location and best snorkeling spots. Snorkel boat tours, beach equipment, food and kayaks are available at the store.
Take a short walk on the old bridge which is now closed and enjoy the views. Below are some pictures that were taken. Savsmichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05899094984347085469noreply@blogger.com0Bahia Honda State Park, 36850 Overseas Hwy, Big Pine Key, FL 33043, USA24.659744 -81.274398499999961-0.86229050000000029 -122.58299249999996 50.1817785 -39.965804499999962tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3620602453827081687.post-30343661970838385332019-03-26T23:15:00.001-07:002019-03-26T23:15:08.087-07:00HARRY S TRUMAN LITTLE WHITE HOUSE VISIT
Yes !! We visited the only Presidential Museum in Florida. I am referring to President Harry S Truman's Little White House. From 1946-1952 President Harry used this house for 175 days as a retreat and a functioning White House. It has also served as a Presidential retreat for 6 US Presidents.
The entrance to the house is from the Gates Entrance from Whitehead St and Front St..Parking garagesSavsmichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05899094984347085469noreply@blogger.com08311, 111 Front St, Key West, FL 33040, United States24.5562479 -81.806894599999964-0.96578660000000127 -123.11548859999996 50.0782824 -40.498300599999965tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3620602453827081687.post-47699742983159172982019-03-26T21:55:00.000-07:002019-03-26T21:55:00.746-07:00Key West Butterfly & Nature Observatory
One of the attractions in Key West that lured me to visit was the Key West Butterfly and Nature Observatory. I had never been to one before so knowing that in Key West I had the opportunity to visit one was exciting. People who know me know I am a lover of rainbows, butterflies, fish and flowers.
After we finished taking family pictures at the Iconic Southernmost Point, we walked for less Savsmichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05899094984347085469noreply@blogger.com0The Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory, 1316 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040, USA24.5475682 -81.7968252-0.97446629999999956 -123.1054192 50.069602700000004 -40.4882312tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3620602453827081687.post-82534065829412436662019-03-26T00:06:00.003-07:002019-03-26T00:06:53.332-07:002 Days in Key West, Florida
The road trip to from Miami to the Keys was an experience altogether. Having seen the Travel Channel some years back it was my silent wish to come here and experience driving on the 7 mile bridge for myself one day. Well I got that and more on this vacation. Key West is just another beautiful getaway when visiting Florida. Noted for its location miles into the ocean with the peninsula Savsmichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05899094984347085469noreply@blogger.com0Key West, FL 33040, USA24.5550593 -81.77998709999997124.4972933 -81.86066809999997 24.6128253 -81.699306099999973tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3620602453827081687.post-38212623116725446492019-03-23T22:22:00.002-07:002019-03-23T22:22:34.548-07:00Robbie's Marina, Islamorada, Florida
Before our Florida trip we told our son he would be feeding tarpon. He was so excited and could not wait to get there. It was a long drive and after our stop at Turtle Hospital, this was definitely what he was looking out for. Florida weather was perfect for November and it was a great decision to get here.
Robbie's Marina had so many ratings we could not pass by to Key West without stopping bySavsmichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05899094984347085469noreply@blogger.com077522 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036, USA24.8826296 -80.690781399999992-0.63940489999999883 -121.99937539999999 50.404664100000005 -39.382187399999992tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3620602453827081687.post-61826307116834801712019-03-23T19:56:00.001-07:002019-03-23T20:08:02.059-07:00Turtle Hospital, Marathon, Florida
While we were driving to Key West, we planned to stop for 90 mins at the Turtle Hospital. Visiting the Turtle Hospital was a great educational experience for the entire family. We called them the previous day and reserved seats for the family. Since this is an active hospital, it was mandatory to be part of a guided educational tour to visit the grounds.
It is a 90 min visit start to finish.Savsmichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05899094984347085469noreply@blogger.com0Marathon, FL 33050, USA24.726026 -81.04462619999998224.6106495 -81.20598769999998 24.8414025 -80.883264699999984tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3620602453827081687.post-40801275479418299382019-03-23T00:56:00.003-07:002019-03-23T19:57:23.096-07:00Miami to Key West in 3 hours
The Florida Keys is one of the most iconic and beautiful group of islands on the west coast comprising of 5 Keys. The word Keys is derived from the Spanish word Cayo meaning "Small island". Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon, Lower Keys & Key West. There are over 1700 islands in the Keys however only 43 of them are connected with bridges. It takes about an hour from Miami to Key Largo along Savsmichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05899094984347085469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3620602453827081687.post-86238269476234624492019-03-23T00:34:00.001-07:002019-04-30T23:52:56.951-07:00How to spend 7 days in FLORIDA
It has been almost a year since we visited Key West. I had just finished watching the Netflix series Tidying Up with Marie Kondo. What a great program to get your digital life, your home and all that surrounds you back in order. It helped me a lot and I started working towards getting my clutter organized once and for all after years. Bags of old clothes ready to be recycled or donated, Savsmichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05899094984347085469noreply@blogger.com0Florida, USA27.6648274 -81.51575350000001720.4803059 -91.842902000000009 34.8493489 -71.188605000000024tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3620602453827081687.post-59227843987894360302017-12-01T23:02:00.002-08:002019-02-01T23:46:48.424-08:004th Grader FREE Annual NATIONAL PARKS PASS<!-- BEGIN SHAREAHOLIC CODE -->
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I stumbled on this website in 2016. It was one of the best links I saved. When my son started 4th grade, we decided to let him make choices for our vacations or at least be part of where he wanted to go and take all of us on an excursion. On his list was camping, national parks and visiting some federal lands. Indirectly it gave him Savsmichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05899094984347085469noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3620602453827081687.post-24500133880856132962017-10-29T01:06:00.000-07:002018-12-07T16:58:43.760-08:00Very Large Array, New Mexico
Very Large Array is one of the worlds largest Astronomical Observatories and it has been featured in movies like Independence Day, Contact and Terminator Salvation. After our half day tour in Albuquerque, we headed towards VLA, a two hour drive into the most deserted part of New Mexico. It is about 50 miles west of Socorro. After the populated town of Socorro the only one lone town that you Savsmichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05899094984347085469noreply@blogger.com0Socorro, NM 87801, USA34.0583995 -106.8914158999999733.9531625 -107.05277739999997 34.1636365 -106.73005439999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3620602453827081687.post-26714821934010382252017-08-09T23:08:00.000-07:002018-12-07T16:58:57.445-08:00Santa Fe, New Mexico
This charming city is located at 7,000 feet and is the capital city of New Mexico. It has the cleanest air in the country and has a vibrant culture, fascinating historical sites and multitude art galleries along the Historic Plaza/Downtown area.
We had only a day here and we managed to add see most of the must see places walking. The best way to see Santa Fe in and around is by following the Savsmichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05899094984347085469noreply@blogger.com0Santa Fe, NM, USA35.6869752 -105.9377989999999835.4806132 -106.26052249999998 35.8933372 -105.61507549999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3620602453827081687.post-25505966989219496232017-07-01T23:20:00.000-07:002018-12-07T16:59:13.274-08:00Alaska Itinerary
This is an update to my Alaska post in 2012.
I was helping a friend with her itinerary and thanks to her, she noted that the old Alaska Post didn't have the detailed itinerary there. This one was written to assist her and any one planning on going there but not sure where to start. The parks/hotels, views mentioned here are our own and we are not being compensated for writing our Savsmichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05899094984347085469noreply@blogger.comAlaska, USA64.2008413 -149.493673330.386674799999994 127.88913919999999 90 -66.876485800000012tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3620602453827081687.post-85502728837376534912017-06-19T00:10:00.004-07:002018-12-07T16:59:28.247-08:00Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico
From Joshua Tree National Park we drove the 12 hours to Las Cruces where we stopped for the night. Early next morning we left for Carlsbad Caverns. We were very excited about visiting this place. Having read all about it, it was the ride down the elevator into the depths of the earth and walking about 800 ft below the earth that made this journey even more special. If your not able to make Savsmichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05899094984347085469noreply@blogger.com0Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico 88220, USA32.1478553 -104.556713800000016.6258208000000032 -145.8653078 57.669889800000007 -63.248119800000012tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3620602453827081687.post-20869794101750640692017-06-17T00:58:00.003-07:002018-12-07T16:59:38.163-08:00Joshua Tree National Park, California
With this trip we complete 10 National park visit. See our visits from our other parks HERE. Standing here in the desert and the area is clam, quite deserted as we are a week early from Thanksgiving break. Palm trees beacon the streets, desert type appearance, sand blowing across the main road with the light breeze and the famous Joshua trees that give the park its name.
Silhouette of Savsmichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05899094984347085469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3620602453827081687.post-78959528969711998642017-06-15T00:04:00.000-07:002018-12-07T16:59:49.752-08:00White Sands National Monument, New Mexico
And the last leg of our long journey! Here we are in White Sands National Monument.. Having driven all the way to New Mexico, this should be on your list of activities on your itinerary.
White Sands comprises of a large area of gypsum crystals. As we approached White Sands all we could see was a sea shining in the midday sun. The area all around us was white as if it had freshly snowed. Savsmichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05899094984347085469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3620602453827081687.post-8636324257577416212017-02-22T23:01:00.003-08:002018-12-07T17:00:19.850-08:00Loretto Chapel, Santa Fe, New Mexico
This Santa Fe landmark is one that has many people impressed and staggering for answers to this unsolved mystery at the Loretta Chapel: the identity of its builder and the physics of its construction.
When the Loretto Chapel was completed in 1878, there was no way to access the choir loft twenty-two feet above. Carpenters were called in to address the problem, but they all Savsmichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05899094984347085469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3620602453827081687.post-66116918625577221372017-02-22T22:59:00.004-08:002018-12-07T17:00:34.180-08:00Unique Sights/ Names New Mexico
New Mexico has some unique sights and names of small towns! If your an avid fan of roadside attractions, these are some that you can PIN to your bucket list. More links are here on my Pinterest Page
1.) WORLD'S LARGEST PISTACHIO:
This quick stopover is along US 54. It has this large famous single pistachio just outside the store. You cannot miss it as it towers above the highway. Pick upSavsmichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05899094984347085469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3620602453827081687.post-44450264169427942282017-02-22T22:51:00.002-08:002018-12-07T17:00:40.960-08:00Socorro, New Mexico
Socorro is well known for its well known bird watching opportunities. We drove through this little town via Magdalena on our way from Albuquerque to Very Large Array. From Socorro it is about a 51 mile drive to VLA an acronym for Very Large Array.
We missed out on this but have mentioned it here you include it on your trip itinerary. Ref pic from San Miguel Mission website.
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