Great Wolf Lodge Garden Grove Indoor Waterpark

Great Wolf Lodge waterpark Although we live right in Anaheim, we were drawn to book a stay at the Great Wolf Lodge because of our shared passion for water parks. The lodge's website was incredibly enticing, featuring descriptions of thrilling waterslides, unique family games, daily events, and diverse dining options. Deciding to spend two days exploring the resort was an easy choice, as we knew we wanted to experience all this property had to offer.

The indoor waterpark is the resort’s signature feature, operating as a tropical oasis maintained at a consistent, comfortable $84F (approximately $29C) year-round. This means Southern California weather never dictates your swim time.

12681 S Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CA 92840

Frontierland at Disneyland

Disneyland - Rivers of AmericaThe Disney resort is practically in my backyard. My family and I love to spend a whole day or just a few hours at the Disney parks. Throughout the years we learned a lot about the parks and attractions that we like to share with you.

Frontierland recreates the era of trailblazers and pioneers in the wild west. Running through this land is “The Rivers of America” where steamboats, sail ships, rafts and canoes float by.

Ajloun, Jordan

nullJordan, throughout history was a crossroad between east and west. Ancient roads through the desert connected civilizations like the Greeks, Nabataeans, Romans and more recent states like the Umayyads and the Ottomans.

A 2-hour trip from Amman will take to this city perched on top of the highest hills in Jordan with an intact fortress from the Crusades era.

Ajloun (Ajlun) is a northern town close to the borders with  Syria and Palestine (Israel). Due to the elevation, Ajlun is always cooler than the rest of the kingdom, and the hilltops are covered with forests – a rare view in Jordan.

Santa Barbara Dining

Santa Barbara - State Street at nightSanta Barbara adapted quickly to the pandemic and converted long sections of State Street to pedestrians only use.

Most of the restaurants added an outdoors seating area extending into the street. This gives State Street a more European vibe.

But also, due to the pandemic, you can't just walk in and expect to find a table. Plan ahead and make reservations days in advance. A Few restaurants don't offer reservations, but you can check in ahead of time via Yelp or by calling the restaurant.