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Visit Disneyland Resort: MagicBand+

  Not too many people had  MagicBand+  at Disneyland Resort, from what I noticed, but that didn't stop us from getting them.   You can use the MagicBand+ to scan into the entry gates or scan your Lightning Lane passes.  No need to take out your phone and open up the Disneyland app or your photos app for a screenshot of your admission ticket or Lightning Lane pass.  It's easy to sync the MagicBand+ to everyone in your party through the Disneyland app. It's rechargeable, and one full charge is supposed to last 1-3 days, but we'd charge them at the end of each night. Another fun thing about the MagicBand+ is that it'll blink and flash in all sorts of colors depending on where you are, whether at certain rides or shows.  You can also use to link PhotoPass photos and other experiences. It's totally not a necessary thing to have, but it's a nice-to-have for the convenience.   One thing I did read prior to getting them is that they have a tende...

4 Must-See Destinations in The Galapagos

Galápago-ers will explore sheltered coves and interact in the pristine waters with sea lions, penguins and dolphins.
 
cazenove + loyd has arranged special access to conservationists of the Zoological Society of London and researchers at the Charles Darwin Research Station. The naturalist guides on board are the best in the Galápagos Islands, with senior research fellow Dr. Malcolm Nicoll onboard to lead informal discussions and insightful lectures.
 
The itinerary will take guests through ten picturesque Galápagos islands, for a voyage filled with remarkable experiences. Check out a few of our favorite destinations below:
 
 
1. San Cristobal Island

 
Cerro Brujo is known for being the first place in the archipelago that Charles Darwin visited. Expect a wide variety of wildlife and fauna in the island's gorgeous ecosystem. The optional hike to Pitt Point has a view so spectacular, it will be worth every step.
 
 
2. Española Island

 
Gardner Bay is a nesting site for sea turtles and home to one of the most important colonies of sea lions in the archipelago. Afterward, travelers will visit Punta Suarez for another opportunity to see Nazca and blue-footed boobies.
 
 
3. Isabela Island 

 
Elizabeth Bay is one of the most eastern points of the Galápagos visited on this trip. There, guests will have a chance to mingle with sea turtles, rays and herons when exploring the sheltered coves. To the west at Moreno Point, there are more seabirds than one can imagine and the chance to hike through lava rock leading to secluded tide pools and mangroves, rife with wildlife.
 
 
4. Mosquera Islet

 
Before departing the Galápagos, travelers will visit this tiny islet between the Baltra and North Seymour Islands. It is a coveted destination for it is home to a large population of sea lions and shorebirds. Keep your eyes peeled for dolphins and orcas!
 
 
Support conservation efforts in the Galápagos with cazenove+loyd's partnership. To learn more, please visit www.cazloyd.com

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