Family Disney World Vacation 2016

My First Disney World Experience!

Hello Everyone!

Oh YES! I finally hit the paradise destination, Disney World at Orlando Florida with my beloved family last week. It was wonderful vacation, full of excitement, and surprises for the whole family (first time at Disney!) Aside from our magical experience at Magic Kingdom, where my family spent whole day exploring the beauty behind the magical park. I also want to share with you my foodie escapades, all the places we went to and other fun things we did at Florida. Are you ready to experience one week in paradise with me? Grab you favorite drink, keep on reading. One thing for sure this is going fun and magical. :)

 

Paradise Destination (Orlando, Florida)

After almost 18 hours of driving we finally hit our destination. Oh yes! a very long tiring ride but to make it short. We stopped at Cracker Barrel, Georgia where we had delicious brunch. Then, finally we checked in at Westgate Vacation Villas Resort & Spa.   Let me tell you, Westgate Villa & Resorts is amazing! It has everything you need for a perfect vacation. 

Now that everything is situated. Let's start our fun vacation escapades. First stop - Baseball Game Spring Break Practice- We got some cute souvenirs. Then,we had so much watching the game and enjoyed delicious food. Awesome! because The Detroit Tigers won the game..:)

After the game we head back to Westgate Villa & Resorts, where the kids had fun at the pool. Then, delicious dinner at my in-laws unit.

Delicious Filipino Food Dining Experience at Nipa Hut bar/restaurant 

We (me and hubby) decided to take the whole family for Filipino Dining Experience. We did some researched and found one perfect place, who specialized on Filipino cuisine. Nipa Hut is located close to Westgate Resorts, very convenient location. It was a blast! my in-laws had Red Horse beer for the first time and they liked it. Everyone else loved their food. We had Letchon Kawali, Chicken Barbecue, Pansit Bihon, Calamari, Lumpia, Chicken Adobo, Rice, Mozarella Sticks, and my daughter ordered Cheese Burger (hahahah) I just think its funny! It was great feeling..:)

 
Beach & Beyond Escapades 

Oh yes! We hit the beach and the kids are static. They made sand castles, played, and looked for some sea shells to take home. My kids really loved the SUN and the SAND. After our beach relaxation, We hit the shoppes for souvenirs, and eat the best burger. It was so good! no wonder why a lot of people wait in line just to have it.

Magical Experience at Magic Kingdom

Wohooo! the most awaited part of this vacation finally a step away. Tuesday morning when we all drove to Magic Kingdom (excited overload ) I just can't put into words how excited I was. This is something that I only watched on TV when I was a little kid. I would never thought that I'm finally feeling the moment. Magic Kingdom is truly PERFECT paradise for everyone. When we walked to our first ride, which is the Haunted Mansion. I saw the PALACE! I was like (loka mode) Its beautiful and totally amazing. I had to stop for a moment, snapped a picture, and fun adventure begins. 

We enjoyed 11 fun rides, able to meet Aladdin and Princess Jasmine, and watched the Fantasy Parade- which by the way were so entertaining, fancy, colorful and awesome.

Best thing about my Magic Kingdom Experience was the whole MAGICAL experience. You won't see any workers cleaning, picking up trash, or any delivery trucks that delivered food. It just felt like MAGIC! and I LOVE all the rides. If I get a chance to do it again. I will do it in a heartbeat! Beautiful place indeed.

You guys need to come to Disney and experience the magical moment with your family.!

Fine Dining Experience at Four Seasons

The Sommer's (my sister in-law) stayed at Four Seasons resort. She invited us (The Spence's and The Campbell's) for family dinner at Four Seasons resort. The place was superb beautiful! (As in talagang sobrang ganda) I had so much exploring the place and the food were delicious. I ordered Tonno which is basically Tuna fish with eggplant and other great spices. So good! fabulous dinner experience. :)

My mother in-law own a timeshare at Westgate Resort. As perks of being an owner, we are able to enjoy resorts amenities for free. Awesome right? Come on, join us as we unfold great moments

Swan Boat Ride- fantastic feeling and I loved it! It's perfect way to get exercise and seize that moment watching the whole resort has to offer.

Jurassic Mini Golf- The Jurassic Mini Golf designed to entertained everyone. Especially the kids who LOVED dinosaurs. It was awesome mini golf experience and great family bonding experience.

To summarized our wonderful vacation. We spent our last day hanging out in the pool, relaxing in the hot-tub. It was fun afternoon for the whole family. Then, We hit the outlet mall to grabbed some last minute souvenirs, and of course I enjoyed shopping (who doesn't? :). Totally fun, festive, luxurious vacation. I will truly treasured every moment of it.

I hope you find this blog post wonderful and guide you to an awesome Disney World Adventures. I'll see you in few days for more exciting blog post. Don't forget to wear that smile and embrace this awesome weather. :)

P.S. Thank you so much to Spence's for great Disney Vacation and to Sommer's for great dinner experience.- Every little thing on this vacation was AWESOME! and forever to be treasured in my heart. Love you! 

xoxox- Melgie

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Glorious Outerbanks Vacation 2014

Outerbanks Vacation Escapades

Hello Everyone!

I'm officially back from my great week vacation with my loving family...and Guess what? I'm missed you all! It's been pretty fast month for me, I felt like, I started to felt that vacation mode and the next thing I know, It's time for us to go back. Time went so fast when your having fun, "ika nga" But, Hey! I'm bringing those sweet, unforgettable and fun memories with me and I'm beyond excited to share it with you:)  Are you excited? Come on, hold my hand and join me, As, I uncovered my everyday fun food escapades, great beach adventures and my relaxing moments at Outerbanks.

Here we go!..wink:)

Outerbanks is the place where I can relax and enjoy every moment of it. Actually, I remembered blogging about my last year Outerbanks vacation.:) So, Anyways, Let's start the adventures by driving more than 11 hours. Yup! I know its exhausting thinking about it, but it was fun. We packed snacks and drinks with us and the movie LEGO is great entertainment for everyone. I actually, enjoyed it. " Everything is Awesome!!!"fast forward- We finally arrived at Windjammer the place where we always stay. Everything you can think of that perfect place for vacation, close access to the beach, gift shops, restaurants, indoor pool and hot tub.. and more.

Sunday- We went to the beach and then to the pool. Then we ate out in celebration of Granny's 75th birthday at The Dunes restaurant. The restaurant is amazing, very pleasant ambiance and so relaxing. I really enjoyed my food which is Blackened Mahi-Mahi with tropical salsa topping, Dunes Rice and summer veggies on the side. The dessert is scrumptious! I can't stop going back for more bite and more and more.. until its gone! I have a chocolate mouse cake with whip cream... I should stop! I'm drooling right now hahaha.

 As part of this awesome vacation is our family dinner together. The deal was, one family member should volunteer to make dinner for everyone. Which is pretty cool you think? I think so too. Anyways on our second and third day is pretty much hanging out on the beach and in the pool area. 

Monday- Granny made us meatloaf, mashed potato and green beans. It's really good!

Tuesday- Tacy ( my sister in-law) made us crabcake and corn- I can't get enough of it. It just that good!:)

 -We also explore the Tangler outlet and Wings for some shopping galore! It was really fun..promise!

 Wednesday- It's Quinn's birthday ( my niece/ Tacy's daughter ) The whole family went out for Dophin Watch Tour! I'm so excited! I never seen dolphin up close and I think its really fun experience for my kids too, seeing the dolphin and riding a boat. I surely was right, my kids loved it. Too bad we didn't see dolphin that day but the tour is amazing.  I enjoyed just looking the scenic views and the smell of fresh sea water.

The Dinner was Pizza and of course CAKE! It was unforgettable...

Thursday- If there's like " Beach Day" kinda day, This is the day! We pretty much just being at the beach all day long. My kids loved playing with the sand, we made some cute a.k.a "sand castle". I get to experienced to be buried alive on the sand and so my kids.

Sunbathing- check!

Picnic at the beach- check!

Relaxing- check!! check and more! It was so much!! and I made Beef and Broccoli for dinner! wohoo!! and can't be complete without my chocolate fudge brownie with lemon icing for dessert. Its kinda strange that chocolate and lemon together but it works...wink!:)

 Friday- Our last day at Outerbanks and we are making most out of it. Started off by taking a long walk at the beach with my kids, hitting the beach early and explore every minute exploring the place. My Mother in-law ( Cheri) made salad, baked beans, baked chicken, potatoes and tater tots and ice cream for dessert. Then, we head off to Jockey's Ridge.. how amazing! My kids have full of energy just running up and down at giant sand dunes. We also watched the beautiful sunset..and went out for souvenir shopping.

 We drove Friday night and got home Saturday afternoon.Vacation with family is priceless and a moment to be treasured for the rest of my life. I hope you enjoy reading my vacation escapades and when you get a chance to be at Outerbanks you surely know what to expect. I hope you have great week everyone! and I'll see you in few days...

xoxox- Melgie

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Outer Banks, NC. Family Vacation

  Our Outer Banks, NC. Vacation 2013

 

Hello everyone! I'm back from my family vacation, back to work and of course back to blogging. I missed you guys!:)

There's nothing I could complained about my vacation. It was memorable and fun experience. We stayed in private condo with easy access to the beach, indoor pool and very close to stores, restaurants and gift shoppe. I can looked up the beautiful ocean view right on the deck. I wished, we could spent more time...and I'm excited to share my food escapade and all the memorable things.:)

 Saturday 

 After 13 hours of driving we finally arrived at Nags Head, NC. Due to excitement I just threw my bags on the condo and head on the beach along with my kids and hubby and that's how things started..:)

Sunday- 

We started the day by heading to the beach. It is so much joy seeing my kiddies having fun playing on the beach. Then we head out to Applebee's for dinner in celebration with Granny's birthday. It was fun and memorable experience and the food is just delicious.

( Blackened sirloin over potatoes & shrimp creamy fettuccine)

Monday 

I was happy to cooked for everybody, So, I made rice, green beans, caldereta minus the peas ( beef stew with potato and carrots) and chocolate chunk peanut butter brownies for dessert

After the dinner the whole family had a camp fire and s'mores on the beach. It was amazing experience:) 

Tuesday

Me, Reese and Hubby head out for a wonderful seafood lunch at Dirty Dicks Crab House. It was AWESOME! seafood experience for me. Dirty Dicks, also offered good variety selection to those non-seafood fan. Hubby got some ( beef fried Po Boy sandwich with fries) Reese ( Pulled Pork sandwich and chips):)

I started my lunch with clam chowder soup along with free hush puppies.. yum! and then followed by

shrimp,lobster, scallop kabobs over wild rice, Of course you can't leave dirty dicks without trying their crab,So, why not? I ordered crab legs and it goes along with potato, corn on the cob and sausage. I ate everything exclude the potato and corn. It's unbelievable how I ate everything (hahahha) It was fun, scrumptious experience :)

After lunch we head out on the beach where my kiddies are playing with their cousins.

 My mother in-law (Cheri) prepared cook out dinner for everybody, we had burgers, hotdogs, bratwurst, bake beans, corn, fruits,tater tots. The food is really good.:) 

Then, for the first time. I got a chanced to watched an outdoor play " The Lost Colony" I would say MUST SEE if you're having a vacation at Outer Banks. I love the show and how all the characters played. I'm wondering what happened to them?  they just simply vanished with no trace of evidence, nothing.... One theory in my mind they probably died with disease.. I don't know.:)

( excited to watched " The Lost Colony"@ Raonoke Island, NC )

Wednesday-  

We treat the kiddies by heading to the movie theater to watched " TURBO" on first day released. The movie is really nice and entertaining. My kids and their cousins LOVED IT:)

My sister in-law (Kindra) prepared Mexican dinner for everybody, We had Bake Taco's, Mexican rice, re-fried beans and chocolate M&M's icecream. Delicious as always!

Thursday

We had meatloaf, salad, potatoes,beans for dinner prepared by Granny Helen and chocolate brownies for dessert.. YUMMO! perfect family night.

The whole family head out to "Jockey Ridge"- the tallest natural sand dune system in the Eastern United States. Located in Nags Head, it is one of the most significant landmarks on the Outer Banks, North Carolina. Always changing, always beautiful… (source: http://jockeysridgestatepark.com/)

( @ jockey's ridge)

Friday

We spent most of the time just hanging out on the beach...

Packed our stuff, head to the store grab some few goodies for our long trip back home. 

We had SONIC for dinner. I had cheeseburger with tater tots and chocolate fudge brownie for dessert.. YUM! and we did had long walked on the beach....saying goodbye to the beach and picked up some sea shells to take home with us.

Saturday 

We left early to avoid the traffic and indeed.. it was a success. Left at 7:10 at Nags Head arrived home round 8:00 p.m-

It was nice to have wonderful vacation with family, Its double the FUN and EXCITEMENT. ..:)