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Tarah Chieffi

Tarah Chieffi is a theme park and family travel journalist who uses her words to help travelers plan fun-filled family vacations. When she isn’t eating theme park food and riding roller coasters, she can be found cycling wherever her bike will take her, tucked under the covers with a good book, or planning her next adventure with her husband and three young sons.

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Expert Guide

What to Bring to An Amusement Park: A Theme Park Expert’s 15 Must-Have Items

By Tarah Chieffi | Feb 24, 2022

As a travel writer who specializes in theme parks, visiting places like Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Universal Orlando is my job. I visit often (I’m on a flight to…

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Animal Encounters

14 Best Places to See Alligators in Florida

By Tarah Chieffi | Feb 18, 2022

Have you ever heard that if you see a body of fresh water in Florida, there’s probably an alligator in it? As far as we know, nobody has tested the…

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Seasonal Festivities

Why You Should Celebrate Mardi Gras 2022 at Universal Orlando

By Tarah Chieffi | Feb 10, 2022

You can’t make many comparisons between a visit to New Orleans and a trip to Universal Orlando Resort, but when it comes to Mardi Gras, they have more in common…

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SIN CITY

9 Things To Do in Vegas Besides Gambling

By Tarah Chieffi | Dec 30, 2021

Las Vegas and gambling are about as synonymous as it gets. If you aren’t that into risking your money on games of chance, it’s possible Vegas isn’t on your travel…

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FEEL THE MAGIC

9 Activities You Can Only Do at Disney World Hotels

By Tarah Chieffi | Dec 27, 2021

When you visit Walt Disney World, it can be tempting to spend all of your time at the Central Florida resort’s four theme parks. If you do that, though, you’ll…

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'TIS THE SEASON

9 Best Holiday Getaways in Tennessee

By Tarah Chieffi | Nov 15, 2021

The holidays are here again and if you’re looking to trade the hustle and bustle for a cozy getaway, Tennessee has a variety of resorts and vacation rentals with decor,…

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TASTY TRAVELS

8 Super Sweet Food Factory & Shop Tours around the U.S.

By Tarah Chieffi | Nov 10, 2021

Road trips and snacking go together like peas and carrots (though neither of those are great road trip snacks), but we’ve got an idea that’s even better than stocking up…

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Family Fun

10 Must-Do Experiences For Families at Dollywood

By Tarah Chieffi | Oct 8, 2021

No family vacation to Pigeon Forge is complete without a visit to the Dollywood theme park. With world-class entertainment, high-speed coasters, and plenty of pint-sized attractions, there really is something…

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Magical Events

What’s New for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

By Tarah Chieffi | Oct 7, 2021

When Walt Disney World opened on Oct. 1st, 1971, it changed the landscape of Central Florida both literally and figuratively. What once was mostly swampland at the headwaters to the…

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Holiday Magic

Complete Guide to the Holidays at Disneyland Resort

By Tarah Chieffi | Oct 1, 2021

Disneyland is often billed as “The Happiest Place on Earth,” but during the holiday season this family-friendly destination magically transforms into “The Merriest Place on Earth.” And because they want…

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