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Elizabeth Van Beek

Happy Earth Day 2021!

April 22, 2021 by Elizabeth Van Beek

Our world is a very precious place. It has been over thirteen months since life as we know it forever changed with the covid-19 pandemic and all of the shutdowns that have ensued since then. As we all face life’s fragilities of one form or another, it is vital to remember that protecting our planet …

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Family Fun on Hilton Head Island

March 14, 2021 by Elizabeth Van Beek

Located in beautiful coastal South Carolina, Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort is a magical place – and it is perfect for families who want to enjoy nature.  The Resort is themed after a 1940s fishing and hunting lodge, but it is way more than that.  Multi-roomed villas hug a picturesque marsh, with amazing beaches a …

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A Convocation of Eagles?

March 12, 2021 by Elizabeth Van Beek

Have you ever heard of a flamboyance of flamingos, a murder of crows, or a parliament of owls? Well, if you have and didn’t know what was going on, it is because different birds have different collective names to describe large groups of them. While it might seem a bit wacky, many of these names …

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Get Binoculars for the Kiddos!

March 10, 2021 by Elizabeth Van Beek

Get your kids involved with birding at a very young age – trust us, they’ll love it! We were “those parents” who had our babies in backpacks strapped to us as we explored. There seemed to be a calming effect on our twins when we escaped the house and ventured out into the fresh air. …

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Packing 101.

March 5, 2021 by Elizabeth Van Beek

Packing for a grand adventure takes some thought. Depending on where you are going and what time of year, you will need to make sure that any essentials you can potentially be without if something goes amiss, get packed into your checked luggage. Tripods are usually okay to go in your checked luggage as you …

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TSA and Airports during the Pandemic.

March 3, 2021 by Elizabeth Van Beek

The covid-19 global pandemic has certainly affected U.S. travelers, including those who need to fly. One of the first things President Biden did at the start of his administration was to issue an Executive Order requiring face masks at TSA security checkpoints and throughout the transportation network. Implementation began on February 2, 2021. As a …

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Alaska Bound: Cruising with Eight-Year-Olds

February 26, 2021 by Elizabeth Van Beek

Cruising to Alaska has not happened since the pandemic hit — no sailings occurred in 2020, and this upcoming season is an uncertainty as well. On February 4, 2021, the Canadian Minister of Transport issued Interim Orders banning pleasure craft in Canadian Arctic waters and cruise ships in all waters until February 28, 2022. While …

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REAL ID – Don’t Forget The Deadline!

February 24, 2021 by Elizabeth Van Beek

We all get it — it is easy to forget about an upcoming deadline. The REAL ID deadline has been moved around, is confusing, and it comes as no surprise that people might forget all about this! Beginning on October 1, 2021, every air traveler 18 years and older who wants to fly within the …

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