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Jill's Escapades

. . . and other exotic adventures

. . . and other exotic adventuresTake off with Jill and her family to exotic destinations of the world. Learn more about Jill Weinlein – writer of Jill's Escapades.

Wailea, Maui - Favorite family resort vacation

Wailea, Maui - Favorite family resort vacationGrab your  boogie boards, snorkel and fins, sand shovels and buckets for a family fun filled Hawaii beach resort vacation. Jill and her family share their adventure while exploring the resorts on the beaches of Wailea, Maui, Hawaii - The Grand Wailea Resort and Spa, Wailea Beach Marriott Resort and Spa, Four Seasons Wailea, and Fairmont Kea Lani.

Beaches Resorts - Jamaica

Beaches Resorts - JamaicaLearn what Jill, Eric and their girls discovered when they visited all three Beaches Resorts on Jamaica. Plenty of turquoise blue waters, white sandy beaches, thrill-seeking water parks, scrumptious dining,  fabulous entertainment, and the best... Sesame Street fun with Elmo, Zoe and the Cookie Monster.

The China of Today

The China of Today Join Jill, Eric and their young daughter, Lizzy as they travel to China. Visit Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Tomb of Chairman Mao in Beijing, the Summer Palace at Kunming Lake, the Great Wall in Juyongguan; Prince Gong's Palace; and the Ocean Aquarium, Art Museum and Chinese Acrobats in Shanghai. Cruise the Yangtze River and learn about the amazing Three Gorges Dam project. Discover more about their incredible adventure...

Whistler's Winter Wonderland

Find out why Whistler Village is one of Jill's favorite getaways with her family.

The Best in Oahu, HI

Check out Jill and her family's top picks in hotels, restaurants, activities, sights and more -- from Waikiki to the North Shore.

Turks & Caicos

Turks & Caicos Lizzy and her parents explore Turks & Caicos -- white sand beaches, magenta sunsets, clear blue waters teeming with wildlife, friendly islanders, and an all-inclusive family resort chock-full of non-stop activities.

Where was Solomon born?


This is Solomon, a new born Humpback whale. He provided hours of entertainment for our group of whale watchers. Where was Solomon born? Click here to find out.

Tips, Tricks & Tactics

HEALTH WATCH
...ideas to consider 

Tips on how to safely play under the summer's sun
and in the winter's cold.

 

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FESTIVALS

April 7 - May 28
Scarborough Renaissance Festival
Waxahachie, TX

April 28 - May 28
Oklahoma Renaissance Festival
Muskogee, OK

May 24 - June 3
Cajun Heartland State Fair
Lafayette, LA

May 25 - 28
Backwoods Bash Music & Camping Fest
Prue, OK

May 25 - June 10
Portland Rose Festival
Portland, OR

May 31 - June 3

Lake George Elvis Festival

Lake George, NY

June 1 - 10

4th Annual Healdsburg Jazz Festival
Healdsburg, CA

June 1 - 10

DeSoto SolJazz Festival
DeSoto, TX

June 1 - 3

Yassoo Greek Festival
Ann Arbor, MI

June 8 - 10

Red Earth Native American Festival
Oklahoma City, OK

June 9
Sandcastle Day
Cannon Beach, OR 

June 12 - 16

Burlington Steamboat Days
Burlington, IA

June 14 - 23
Reno Rodeo
Reno, NV

June 14 - July 28

American Dance Festival
Durham, NC

June 16 - 17

The Pirate Festival
West Sayville, NY

June 21 - 23
Sand Sculpting Competition

Hampton Beach, NH