Visit Pearl Harbor on Oahu in Hawaii carltonauts travel tips
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Visit Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial

Pearl Harbor is one piece of history I think everyone should explore. It’s an opportunity to learn about the final straw that brought America into World War II. The historic area includes exhibits and first-hand accounts about the attack, a short film about the “Day which will live in infamy,” and the opportunity to visit…

Marriott Cancun Resort: Hotel Review with Photos
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Marriott Cancun Resort: Hotel Review with Photos

My wife and I planned the perfect summer vacation for two. We wanted to celebrate our second wedding anniversary with an international trip. Since my wife had never been out of the country, we got her passport and booked a trip to Cancun, Mexico. We used our Marriott Rewards points to book three nights at…

Escalante Petrified Forest State Park Utah rain mom kid hike Carltonaut's Travel Tips
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Escalante Petrified Forest State Park: What You Need to Know

Bryce Canyon National Park is a popular stop along Scenic Byway 12 in Utah. But down the road is another hidden gem worth checking out. Escalante Petrified Forest State Park offers camping, boating, fishing and hiking. And if you’re there in July, it also offers the typical afternoon thunderstorm. But that didn’t stop us from…