Detailed Vacation Plans for Various Destinations
Hawaii
13 Days in Paradise ~ Hawaii Itinerary
Hawaii Trip ~ Day One – The Adventure Begins
Lava Rock Beaches on the Big Island
Flying High ~ An Aerial View of Kilauea
We just returned from our first vacation in 2 long years. Kauai has been calling our names for a long time, if it’s calling yours too, check out our 15 day itinerary. I made notes about what we liked and what we wouldn’t repeat to help you with your travel plans.
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The Olbrich Botanical Gardens are located in Madison, Wisconsin.
There are 16 acres of outdoor gardens, as well as, a 10,000 square foot conservatory. The conservatory is open from 10am – 4 pm (masks currently required indoors). Although the gardens are free to visit, the conservatory requires a $6 fee.
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Lincoln Park Conservatory, located at 2391 N. Stockton Dr., is a lovely place to spend a leisurely hour enjoying the garden displays. Built in the 1890’s the conservatory consists of four display houses: The Palm House, The Orchid House, the Show House and the Fern Room.
The Show House contains a new seasonal flower exhibit every spring and winter.
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After enjoying the eight indoor garden rooms make sure you also take the time to explore the ten acres worth of outdoor gardens at Garfield Park Conservatory. Located at 300 N. Central Park Avenue in Chicago, the conservatory provides an oasis of nature and beauty amidst the bustling city.
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One of my favorite places to visit in Chicago is the Garfield Park Conservatory. It is located at 300 N. Central Park Ave. It is free to enter (donations suggested) and parking is free as well. The conservatory is open year round. To check their current hours follow the link to Garfield Park Conservatory.
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The Rotary Botanical Gardens are located on 20 acres in Janesville, Wisconsin, and contain over 17 themed gardens.
The Visitor’s Center is where you will pay your entrance fee: Adults $9, 65+ $7, 6-15 years old $5, Military $6. You will also find a gift shop,
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The Boynton Canyon Vista Trail, approximately 1.1 mile there and back, is a relatively easy hike with a little climbing of rock steps at the end. (Remember, I had already hiked Cathedral Rock and Bell Rock,
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After completing the Cathedral Rock Trail, our second hike of the day was the Bell Rock Trail. This trail is approximately 1.5 miles there and back, depending on how high you decide to climb.
The views to the north are particularly jaw dropping.
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Lima, the capital of Peru, is comprised of 43 districts. Our last day of our Peruvian vacation was spent sight seeing in the Barranco district, known mainly for its street art and beaches.
Our first stop was at a market.
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We arrived in Cusco in the evening, after spending the day hiking Huayna Picchu. First, we checked in at the Belmond Monasterio Hotel, then we headed out to do some shopping and get dinner at Uchu Steakhouse.
The food and the service were both very good.
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