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Your Passport to the Nice Carnaval Parade of Lights Plus Fun Activities for Kids!

February 19, 2018 by Dana Zeliff Leave a Comment

Disclosure: This post may contain an affiliate link & I may have been compensated for my time writing this article.

The King of Space has come to Nice!

After the sun goes down, Place Massena comes to life. 17 decorated Carnaval floats light up the night sky, music blares, and over 1,000 dancers & musicians from around the world parade through the streets. This year, on day one, we joined in the fun at the Nice Carnaval Parade of Lights – always a spectacular event on the Cote d’Azur.

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Filed Under: France, Kids Travel Picks, Europe Travel with Kids, Destinations, Festivals/Carnivals Tagged With: Nice France, Travel in Nice

Sesame Place Coupons & Discounts 2018

February 12, 2018 by Dana Zeliff Leave a Comment

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Are you planning to visit Sesame Place with your little one this year?  Did you know that Sesame Place is the nation’s only theme park based entirely on Sesame Street?   Kids won’t want to miss Cookie’s Monster Land, greet and eat with Elmo & Friends, and the spectacular Neighborhood Street Party Parade!  To help save money on your trip, order online and save BIG with these Sesame Place coupons!

A great deal is the Friday Night offer for the month of November – unless you want to visit at Christmas as well. Another good option is a seasons pass.

Opening day was April 28th!

  • Ages 23 months and younger do not require a paid admission ticket.
  • The regular price Single-Day Admission Ticket is $75 at the gate

See the seasons pass savings below as well as the awesome A Very Furry Christmas single-day ticket sale!

Updated: November 2018

Sesame Place Coupons

  • Christmas Flash Sale Single-Day Ticket: Save 60% on one visit to A Very Furry Christmas, November 17 to January 1, 2019. $19.99 normally $49.99 (ends 11/12)
  • Christmas Single-Day Ticket: Save 30% when you purchase online $34.99 was $49.99
  • Christmas 2-Day Ticket: Save 25% online and visit any two operating days through January 1, 2019! $44.66 was $59.99
  • Kid Ticket Discount: Up to $22 Off Kid’s Admission with coupon code SESAMEKIDSTUFF
  • Waves of Honor – U.S. active duty military receive one complimentary admission per year and up to three direct dependents.
  • Save up to 25% discount on featured hotel packages plus get freebies.

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2018 Seasons Pass Deals:

  • Buy a 2019 seasons pass and get the rest of 2018 FREE!

– Bronze Season Pass – Unlimited admission to Sesame Place in 2019 and more, block-out dates apply. $119.88
– Silver Season Pass – Unlimited admission to Sesame Place in 2019 and more, with no block-out dates. Includes free general parking at Sesame Place $119.88 – was $155.88
– Gold Season Pass – Unlimited admission to Sesame Place in 2019! Includes Preferred Parking, 2 Free Guest Tickets, Advance Show Seating, 1 Free Reserved Parade Viewing and more $155.88 – was $203.88
– Platinum Season Pass – Unlimited admission to Sesame Place in 2019! Includes Preferred Parking, 2 Free Guest Tickets, Advance Show Seating, Free Reserved Parade Viewing All Season, Ride Again Privileges, Special Rates at Discovery Cove and more $239.88

Click here to see current prices.  Let the fun and laughter of Sesame Street come alive for your child for a day.

Let kids enjoy the fun rides, water rides, shows, parades and photo opportunities. Kids will love visiting Elmo’s World (my kids LOVED this part of Sesame Street) and The Count’s Splash Castle. Create memories your children will treasure forever.

Have you stumbled across other Sesame Place coupons?  Let us know!

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20+ Things to Know Before Visiting Marrakech, Morocco

February 12, 2018 by Dana Zeliff 21 Comments

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Marrakech is a city unlike any other we have visited.  The history and culture of this former imperial city intertwine with beautiful architecture and bright colors. The smell of spices and smoke from smoldering fires and sizzling meat make you feel like you’ve entered another world. The city can overwhelm new visitors, we certainly were! So I put together an extensive list of things to know before visiting Marrakech to help other newbies acclimate and have a memorable vacation.

20+ Things to Know Before Visiting Marrakech

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Filed Under: Destinations, Morocco, Africa Tagged With: Marrakech

Touring the Loire Valley by Car – 5 Best Chateaux to Visit In the Loire Valley

January 29, 2018 by Dana Zeliff 4 Comments

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It’s all about the châteaux in the Loire Valley!  Part of our awesome trip through Northern France was touring the Loire Valley by car. We’ve listed 5 of the best chateaux to visit in the region. Though there are many others listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites, you won’t want to miss these 5 on your tour.

Touring the Loire Valley by Car

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Filed Under: France, Kids Travel Picks, Europe Travel with Kids, Destinations, Castles & Palaces Tagged With: Loire Valley France, cast

Northern France Travel Guide: 2 Week Roadtrip to Normandy, Brittany & Loire Valley

January 17, 2018 by Dana Zeliff 2 Comments

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Arriving in Paris, we picked up our rental car and hit the road to explore Northern France on a two week roadtrip. While the temperature and weather didn’t always cooperate in late October, autumn is a lovely time to drive through France.  The changing leaves and crisp air were a welcome change to the beaches of the South of France.

I’ve included our stops as well as some restaurant and accommodation recommendations. I’ve also mentioned how I would change the itinerary and offer suggestions for alternatives to suit other travel styles. So keep reading for an extensive 2 week Northern France travel guide.

Northern France Travel Guide

Monet’s Garden
Les Andelys
Château Gaillard

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Filed Under: France, Europe Travel with Kids, Destinations Tagged With: Normandy France, Loire Valley France, Brittany France

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