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Traveleidoscope®
A kaleidoscope of ideas for active travelers
Welcome to Traveleidoscope - The resource for people whose idea of a vacation is taking in everything a place has to offer!
Want to cycle, raft or kayak? We've done it! Interested in a unique museum ? We can recommend one! We offer suggestions for trips both near and far. Whether it’s sightseeing or scuba diving, we’ve probably done it and we'll offer inspiration for your next memorable vacation!



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The Natural History Museum of Utah is the Dino-centric Museum You Need to Visit!
One of the many awesome exhibits at the Natural History Museum of Utah! On a recent trip to Utah, I had time to explore Salt Lake City for the day.  I knew it would be raining the day I visited, so I looked for a museum. We chose the Natural History Museum of Utah (NHMU), and it was a fantastic display of all things dinosaur!  A very brief history of the museum According to the NHMU website , the museum concept arose in 1959, by the faculty of the University of Utah. They


Italy Off the Beaten Path – Cremona Violin Museum
Outside the Violin Museum, Cremona, Italy Headed to northern Italy and looking to stay clear of the well-worn tourist path? Ready for something different? Head to Violin Museum in Cremona Italy! Where’s Cremona? It’s a city of about 71,000, about one hour twenty minutes southeast of Milan, or just under two hours northwest of Bologna. Starting around the 16 th  century, it became well know as the center of musical instrument manufacturing, specifically, the violin, the Stra


Unusual Fall Festivals I Can’t Wait to Visit
Who doesn’t love a good festival? Here are five to get you through the fall!


How to Pack That Bottle of Booze in Your Checked Luggage So it Doesn’t Break
Nothing in life is guaranteed, including that bottle of wine you tried to pack in your checked bag. Not only did it break, it ruined...


Moab, Utah Has Lots of Food Options to Satisfy Everyone!
Planning a trip to Arches National Park or Canyonlands National Park? Staying in Moab? Wondering if the food is any good and what choices are available?


An Irresistible, Easy To Make Treat From Fiji!
Try this irresistible, yet easy to make coconut cookie recipe from Fiji!


Tips for First-Time Hikers to Arches National Park
Arches National Parks Sign, Utah I had been to Utah several times to ski, but had never hiked there. Recognizing that I had zero...


Did You Know the Garden State Has a Gardens Trail?Â
New Jersey, nicknamed the Garden State, is promoting the Jersey Gardens Trails, a web-based guide to help you find New Jersey’s gardens, sculpture gardens, farms, orchards, arboretums, wineries and vineyards.


Tips to Help You Have the Best Trip to Tokyo!
Heading to Tokyo? Is trip planning overwhelming you? Here are tips to help you have the best Tokyo experience!


Heading to Japan? Here’s the Stuff You Need to Know That Nobody Tells You
Are you heading to Japan soon? Here are things I wish I'd known before hand.


You’ve Probably Heard of Michelin Stars, But Have You Heard of Michelin Keys?
Recently, the Michelin Guide introduced Michelin Keys, the hotel equivalent of Michelin Stars, awarded to hotels for outstanding stays.Â


Crazy for Maple Flavor? Then You’ve Got to Do Vermont’s Maple Creemee Trail!
Not a sign for a maple creemee, but a very cool soft serve photo by Tim Mossholder  on Unsplash One of the reasons why I love Vermont is...


The Perfect Girls’ Weekend in New York’s Hudson Valley
With vineyards, great food and art, New York’s Hudson Valley is great for a gal-pal weekend or a romantic getaway. Here’s how to do it!...


12 Tips to Take Care of Travel Troubles
Yeah, it’s an alliterative title, but the tips are still great! I gathered some of the best tips from the last month to help you out of...


What is the U.S. State Department’s STEP Program and Why Travelers Should Use it
Wouldn’t it be great if there was some way for U.S. citizens to let the embassy know where you were so they could notify you in case of an e


Here’s My Alaska Itinerary: Recommendations for What to Do and What to Skip if You Have Limited Time
I was recently in Alaska for 12 days. That’s a lot of vacation time that not everyone has. If you’re crunched for time, here’s what you...
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