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A Guide to Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach Waterpark in Seaside Heights, NJ

This post,  A Guide to Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach Waterpark in Seaside Heights, NJ, is sponsored by Casino Pier. 

Casino Pier Guide

One of the great parts of living in New Jersey is that there is no shortage of beaches and boardwalks to visit during the summer months. There’s just something about the salt air in your hair, walking the boardwalk playing games and riding rides the screams Jersey summer to me. Growing up, I spent a lot of time in Seaside Heights, NJ so it was fun to load the kids in the car and head down for a day of fun at Casino Pier and Breakwater Beach Waterpark. [Read more…] about A Guide to Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach Waterpark in Seaside Heights, NJ

5 Reasons the Pan American Hotel is Perfect for Families

Thank you to Morey’s Piers for hosting our family. 

5 Reasons the Pan American Hotel in Wildwood, NJ is Perfect for Families

One of the most important decisions I make when it comes to our trips is where to stay. There are so many deciding factors and while it may only be a place to stay on vacation, when you’re traveling with kids it really can make or break your trip. For us, the hotel room needs to meet a few certain criteria to know if it’ll work for our family. That’s why we loved our stay at the Pan American Hotel when we visited Morey’s Piers in Wildwood, New Jersey. [Read more…] about 5 Reasons the Pan American Hotel is Perfect for Families

Luxury Meets Family Fun at Bungalow Hotel in Long Branch

Bungalow Hotel

Having spent my entire life living here in New Jersey, it sometimes shocks me just how many cities in this state I haven’t been to yet. Well, I did visit Long Branch one other time many, many years ago and it was a quick visit. Actually, we were just driving through.  Last week we headed down to Long Branch as a family for a little rest and relaxation and it was just what we needed. Things have been a little hectic with my husband’s work schedule and my work and finishing up the kids’ school year so we were all ready for a little break. We got that and so much more in just a short little getaway and sometimes that’s all you need. We stayed at Bungalow Hotel and it’s prime location combined with plenty of family friendly fun and amazing accommodations makes it a must-do when visiting the Jersey Shore.  [Read more…] about Luxury Meets Family Fun at Bungalow Hotel in Long Branch

The Mirage at Sahara Sam’s Oasis is Now Open

the-mirageIt’s official, The Mirage, Sahara Sam’s newest expansion is finally opened and we were invited to check it out at the grand opening yesterday before it opened to the public. The Mirage is the new 10,oo0 square foot addition to the existing water park. It’s features a family leisure pool and two addition water slides for more family fun. It officially opens to the public today, May 27th to kick off Memorial Day Weekend. This weekend also marks the opening of the Beach Club area as well.

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