 We found our "inner child" at The Zoo in Forest Park & Education Center in Springfield, Massachusett. Celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2019, the Zoo and its special "residents" will charm and enrich your lives, they did ours! When the first resident we met was Mikey, a Poitou Donkey, who ran to greet us, we were instantly enchanted, and it just kept getting better and better. |
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 If you plan on doing any snorkeling while in Bonito, we highly recommend first visiting the Aquario de Bonito in Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil to learn about and become acquainted with the various freshwater fish that you might see while snorkeling in its many rivers, which will make for a more interesting adventure. The Aquario de Bonito opened in 2007, and it is the first aquarium in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul. |
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 As our name "The Adventure Kids"® aka Debra C. Argen and Edward F. Nesta of Luxury Experience implies, we love challenging adventures! When we heard about rappelling the Abismo Anhumas located 23 km from Bonito, in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, we knew this was an adventure we had to experience. With the Tom Petty song, "Into the Great Wide Open" playing in our heads, we were ready to experience the ultimate adventure of rappelling 72 meters (236 feet, the equivalent of a 26-story building) to experience the incredible formations in this wet cave. Our adventure involved specialized training, trekking to the site, rappelling, snorkeling, and a boat ride around the inside of the cave to fully experience its majestic wonders. At the end of our experience, we wanted to do it all over again! |
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 The Pantanal in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil is an enormous tropical wetland region where the abundance and diversity of the wildlife there is amazing. The Adventure Kids® aka Debra C. Argen and Edward F. Nesta went on a photographic animal safari during our stay at Pousada Pequi to "discover" its incredible beauty and fell in love with the area and its flora and fauna. |
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 All aboard! One of the most iconic sights in Kennebunkport, Maine is the beloved sightseeing trolley. In keeping with its time-honored tradition, we visited the Seashore Trolley Museum (New England Electric Railway Historical Society), which is the largest and oldest electric railway museum in the world. Experiencing the museum and riding a vintage electric trolley at the Seashore Trolley Museum was the perfect way to experience an electric trolley and learn about the history and how they played a substantialand very important role in changing the lives of many. The Seashore Trolley Museum opened in 1939 to preserve the past and celebrate the age of the trolleys. |
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 Experiencing a sightseeing cruise with Hudson River Cruises aboard the Rip Van Winkle down the Hudson River exploring the Hudson Valley of New York and the Catskill Mountains was a breathtaking experience. For the past 35 years, Hudson River Cruises has provided stunning vistas and excellent service. The cruises run from mid-May until the end of October, making them the perfect way to experience the beauty during the summer as well during Autumn's annual "leaf peeping." |
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 The Essex Clipper Dinner Train in Essex, Connecticut was the perfect setting for the "Adventure Kids" aka Debra C. Argen and Edward F. Nesta to have a romantic 2.5-hour summer dinner, 1920s style. Comfortably seated in the beautifully restored 1924 Meriden dining car we enjoyed the scenic views and the stunning sunset as the train made its way through picturesque New England scenery. So close your eyes, let 1920s music play, pop the bubbly or enjoy a cocktail, and imagine yourself onboard the Essex Clipper Dinner Train, perfect for couple's, families, or for celebrating life's special occasions.
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 Over the river and through the woods...Off-Road Driving at The Greenbrier® - America's Resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia in a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon; what a fantastically fun and wild ride for The Adventure Kids aka Debra C. Argen and Edward F. Nesta!
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 The Essex Steam Train conductor called "all aboard" and the "Adventure Kids" aka Debra C. Argen and Edward F. Nesta were off on another adventure. Essex, Connecticut is beautiful anytime of the year but especially so during the fall when the foliage attracts visitors from around the world to experience its beauty. Over the course of our narrated 2 ½ hour journey, we experienced this annual phenomenon by train and by riverboat, as part of the Essex Steam Train and Riverboat experience.
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 The United States Polo Association® (USPA) and Greenwich Polo Club presented the 2015 East Coast Open a high-goal polo championship, held in Greenwich, Connecticut with six teams comprised of polo's top players competing in the 20-goal tournament for the coveted Perry Cup trophy over a two week and three weekend period. Intense, fast-paced action made for an exciting tournament for both the players and the spectators!
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 Boston, Massachusetts has great lobsters, and while anyone can have a lobster dinner in a restaurant, "The Adventure Kids" aka Debra C. Argen and Edward F. Nesta opted to get up close and personal by experiencing the Battery Wharf Hotel's "Keep the Catch Lobster Excursion" one of the hotel's unique experiences where we went out on a commercial lobster boat to catch lobsters for our dinner, which Chef Joseph Adamo of Aragosta Bistro + Bar cooked for us. Definitely a thrilling and a very tasty adventure!
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 "The Adventure Kids" aka Debra C. Argen and Edward F. Nesta tested their mettle at Stowe Mountain Resort, in Vermont, USA, home of Mount Mansfield the state's highest peak! The 2015 ski season in Vermont is one that will be remembered as the year of abundant snowfall and incredible skiing, and happily we can say that Luxury Experience was there to experience it!
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 Mush called Rob Farley of October Siberians and his team of Siberian Huskies whisked us away on a thrilling dog sled ride at Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa in Stowe, Vermont. A moonlight night, pristine snowy trails, falling snow, a glowing bonfire, and hot chocolate and hot cider waiting for us in the gazebo provided the perfect setting for a romantic and magical ride, one of the many adventures offered by Umiak Outdoor Outfitters.
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 Shenendoah Golf Club at Turning Stone in Verona, New York is a dream course to play. "The Adventure Kids" aka Debra C. Argen and Edward F. Nesta played the stunning 18-hole PGA championship golf course designed by Rick Smith on a beautiful autumn day and look forward to playing there again. Constructed and maintained to TOUR standards at more than 7,000 yards, Shenendoah Golf Club opened in 2000, hosted the PGA National Club Professional Championship in 2006, and since then has earned numerous awards and accolades including: Top 100 Courses You Can Play, Best Golf Resort in the Northeast, Top 100 Best Resort Courses, and Top 50 Courses for Women, to name but a few.
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 All aboard! The Adventure Kids aka Debra C. Argen and Edward F. Nesta experienced Cape Cod, Massachusetts on the Yankee Clipper Brunch Train, one of the many rail offerings from the Cape Cod Central Railroad, where we enjoyed a 2-hour scenic ride and a delicious Sunday brunch. What a perfect way to start the day!
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 We experienced Old Saybrook, Connecticut by bicycle on a bright, blue sky sunny summer morning; something that we highly recommend. The Saybrook Point Inn & Spa provides complimentary bicycles for guests wishing to explore the area, thus we decided to avail ourselves of the bicycles, and take a slower means of exploration, and were happy that we did.
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 Was that Prince Charming and Cinderella in the stunning antique carriage driven by John Allegra owner of Allegra Farm in East Haddam, Connecticut? No, it was "The Adventure Kids" - Edward F. Nesta and Debra C. Argen out for a leisurely Sunday ride around scenic Lake Hayward.
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 We experienced the thrill of the rodeo at Mesquite ProRodeo in Mesquite, Texas, where 8-seconds to a cowboy can mean emerging as a hero or resulting in a heartbreak. While 8-seconds may not seem like a very long time, in rodeo, it can seem like a lifetime for the contestants in bareback, saddle bronc, and bull riding competitions, exhilarating when achieved, yet it is often illusive. Yee-haw!
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 "The Adventure Kids" aka Debra C. Argen and Edward F. Nesta, have another great adventure, learning to paddleboard at Costa Sur Resort & Spa in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico. After spending a morning learning technique, we can say that the sport of Paddleboard, or Stand-Up Paddleboard, is fun, challenging, a great workout for the "core," and something that we cannot wait to do again.
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While we were staying at the Black Point Inn in Prouts Neck, Scarborough, Maine The Adventure Kids Debra C. Argen and Edward F. Nesta explored the famous Cliff Walk where the Atlantic Ocean kisses the breathtakingly beautiful rocky coast. So, when does a 1.75-mile walk become an interesting adventure? When the walk in question is in New England where as the Connecticut author, Mark Twain so aptly stated, "If you don't like the weather in New England, just wait a few minutes."
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 Alpine Meadows Ski Resort in Tahoe City, California is now owned by the same company as the neighboring Squaw Valley USA, in Olympic Valley, California, which means that skiers and riders have the opportunity to experience two fabulous mountains for the price of one lift ticket or season pass valid at both mountains. The Adventure Kids aka Debra C. Argen and Edward F. Nesta did exactly that, taking advantage of skiing at both mountains.
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 Deep powder skiing with Olympic Gold Medalist Jonny Moseley at Squaw Valley USA, located in Olympic Valley, California, was about as good as it gets, and the season was still young. Squaw Valley USA is conveniently located 42 miles west of the Reno/Tahoe International Airport, 200 miles east of San Francisco, and 100 miles east of Sacramento.
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 The Adventure Kid (aka Edward F. Nesta) traveled to Montreal, Canada to experience BRP Powersports Equipment as a member of Club BRP (which should stand for Best Ride Possible), where I had the opportunity to drive their Can-Am Spyder Roadster, and All Terrain Vehicles the Side-by-Side and 800cc and 1000cc ATVs.
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 Downhill skiers by morning, The Adventure Kids
aka Debra C. Argen and Edward F. Nesta learn the art of cross-country
skiing, also called Nordic skiing, in the afternoon in Mont-Tremblant, Canada.
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 The Adventure Kids aka Debra C. Argen and Edward F. Nesta "discovered" that downhill skiing at the Mont-Tremblant
Ski Resort in the province of Quebec, Canada, voted
the #1 ski resort in Eastern North America
offers thrills for skiers and snowboarders of all levels of experience.
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 The Adventure Kids aka Debra C. Argenand Edward F. Nesta experienced the thrill of dogsledding with Expedition WOLF in Rivière-Rouge, Quebec, Canada just outside Mont-Tremblant. "Musher" Edward F.Nesta drove a team of six Siberian Huskies through a beautiful snow-covered Canadian forest while Debra enjoyed the view tucked under a blanket on the sleigh!
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 Debra C. Argen aka The Adventure Kid is off on another exciting adventure, this time with Teen Adventurer Steven M. Argen. Join us as we relate the excitement of jet boating the Lachine Rapids with Saute Moutons Lachine Rapids Jet Boat Tours in Montréal, Canada. This is one adventure where staying dry was not an option.
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 Iceland is a country with many outdoor adventures, which is something that The Adventure Kids aka Debra C. Argen and Edward F. Nesta thrive on. With help from Iceland Rovers and their Super Jeep Tours we set out to explore lava caves, hot springs, waterfalls, Þingvellir National Park, and the magnificently breathtaking Langjökull Glacier, the second largest glacier in Iceland.
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 The Adventure Kids aka Debra C. Argen and Edward F. Nesta have another great adventure, riding Segways and Electric Bicycles with M. Cruz Rentals in Hugh Taylor Birch State Park in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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 The Adventure Kids, aka Debra C. Argen and Edward F. Nesta, hit the slopes to ski Mont-Tremblant, Canada in the province of Quebec for an invigorating and breathtakingly beautiful Luxury Experience.
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 Have you ever dreamed of flying through the trees for a bird's eye view of life? The Adventure Kids experience flying with Alltournative Off Track Adventures on a Maya Zip-Lines tour soaring through the air and learning more about the intriguing Maya culture in Riviera Maya, Mexico.
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 The Adventure Kids travel to the Riviera Maya, Mexico to go caving and learn about the fascinating cenotes, the underground rivers, and sacred places of the Maya people at Río Secreto.
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 The Adventure Kids go horseback riding at Gut Vorder Bollhagen in Vorder Bollhagen, Germany and fall in love with a one-day old foal named Anubia.
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 Polo, the sport of kings, emperors, and princes takes on a new twist when played on snow, as the Adventure Kids experience the 24th Cartier Polo World Cup on Snow in St. Moritz, Switzerland.
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