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January 04, 2012Vacation Destination: Disney World
Category: Vacation Destinations
One of the biggest vacation destinations for people of all ages is Disney World. It’s been ingrained as the ultimate American vacation spot since its opening in 1971. Since then, Disney World has grown into its namesake and is like an entirely different world located all inside Central Florida. There is the original park itself, The Magic Kingdom, which hosts such famous rides as Splash Mountain, Pirates of the Caribbean, and The Haunted Mansion as well as the famed Disney castle. For those who look for a more education …
Read The Rest of This PostDecember 14, 2010Winter in Colorado - Ski & Snowboard Time!
Category: Entertainment and Events, Vacation Destinations
Enjoy Winter by Skiing in Colorado With the Ski resorts beginning to open there are now new opportunities for us to go outside and enjoy our beautiful Rocky mountains. Having now lived in Colorado for a year one of the things I have fallen in love is the ability to stay active outdoors, even during the cold winter months. As many residents already know, winter is not a time to bundle up and stay indoors, but rather another opportunity to get outdoors and enjoy the slopes through skiing or snowboarding. With a host of resorts and ski areas so close to the Denver area you can leave …
Read The Rest of This PostNovember 19, 2010Denver CPA Travel Hotspot: Telluride
Category: Vacation Destinations
Telluride in October with John Fielder Legendary Telluride is said to be a contraction of the words “To Hell You Ride,” a trip described by Old West cowboys traveling through the rugged and heavily forested mountainous terrain into the incredibly beautiful box canyon where the current town is nestled. A few weeks ago we had the opportunity to attend one of John Fielder’s annual mountain workshops focused on various stunning Colorado vistas found only a few hours away from home. John Fielder is famous in Colorado for his spectacular landscapes, and we discovered that h …
Read The Rest of This PostNovember 04, 2010Denver CPA Team Member Vacations in Perdido Key
Category: Vacation Destinations
Perdido Key Remains Beautiful and Resilient Perdido Key - A Beautiful Florida Beach October is the time of migration for the Monarch butterflies that flock to the white sand beaches of Perdido Key Florida. Under the brilliant, clear blue sky, the pure white quartz sand provides a fine backdrop for a quick photo. During an early morning walk down Johnson’s Beach, on the east end of Perdido, we were thrilled to see many animals that are enjoying life after the BP oil spill. There are occasional traces of light brown stain on the beach, and the largest natural self-cl …
Read The Rest of This PostFebruary 23, 2010KKB Teammember speaks on "Why I live in Buffalo Creek Colorado"
Category: Vacation Destinations
While flying to CougarVille, Washington a few weeks ago; for my stepdaughter’s graduation I was thinking this was going to be a great weekend. However, as usual, when I travel I always wish I were spending my time at home. Let me tell you why: The place I call home, Buffalo Creek, Colorado is just 50 short miles southwest of Denver. If any mountain bike riders are reading this, you may know exactly what I’m talking about. Bikers seem to nearly fill our ranger station parking lot on most Sunday mornings. But you are okay, guest. You’re basi …
Read The Rest of This PostDecember 02, 2009My African Adventure
Category: Vacation Destinations
No, it's not a motorized safari! It's a world where transportation is by donkey or by foot. This is a place where the day's meal is slow-cooked over an open fire; and vibrant people move slowly and savor time with their friends and relatives. At the edge of the Sahara where people live in thatch homes, and life is harsh, hearts are kind and people live in peace. In January 2010, I'll travel to the village of Guéoul, Sénégal in western Africa to volunteer with Friends of Guéoul. Friends of Guéoul Friends of Guéoul is a Color …
Read The Rest of This PostOctober 16, 2009KKB Recommends La Dolce Vita!!
Category: Vacation Destinations
When people think about getting outside on a weekend in Colorado, the first thing that comes to mind is heading for the mountains. And while the mountains provide everything an outdoor adventurer is looking for, what adventures exist for those who don’t like camping and hiking? Well, if you enjoy great food and a family atmosphere, then Festival Italiano at Bel-Mar is right up your alley. Festival Italiano is an annual festival held at Bel-Mar, a vibrant shopping, dining and residential community in Lakewood. Bel-Mar, located at Alameda and Wadsworth, is the host of …
Read The Rest of This PostSeptember 23, 2009KKB Team Member - Small Town Girl to the Big City
Category: Vacation Destinations
Have you ever been so set in your ways in life that it is hard to adjust to new changes? Something as new and bold as moving from one state to another? I recently moved from my home state of Texas that I have known my entire life, and where my entire family resides, to another state that is way out of my comfort zone. Yeah! Talk about a HUGE change! I know, I know, you are probably thinking, "Oh geez! That's easy! I've done that plenty of times and it is not THAT hard." Well, I am a small town girl, moving to a big city. So, this is definitel …
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