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Busch Gardens Meal Deal: Is it worth it?

June 11, 2018 by Julie Cohn 12 Comments

Post Updated June, 2018 We are avid fans of Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, VA. The park is consistently rated the most beautiful theme park in the country. Their food, especially the ribs at Trappers Smokehouse, is really good. And, the portions are huge! In years past, Busch Gardens offered a meal deal: A full meal, dessert, […]

Filed Under: Destinations, Food, Interests, Other Theme Parks, theme parks, Theme Parks and Zoos, USA, Virginia


5 Tips for Surviving Flight Delays

September 10, 2012 by Julie Cohn 19 Comments

Updated 8/30/2015.  Headed to the airport and scheduled to arrive two hours before our flight, we got stuck in traffic. A serious accident on a bridge completely shut down the highway. Unfamiliar with the roadways, traveling in an area we didn’t know well, we waited. And waited. We finally arrived at the airport, before our […]

Filed Under: air travel, Air Travel, travel tips


Road Trip Safety: cars, trucks and rain. Oh my!

July 25, 2012 by Julie Cohn 6 Comments

Driving home from Virginia in a horrific rain storm, my husband noticed that all the truckers had moved to the left lane of the highway. He asked, “Okay travel blogger, why do 18-wheelers move to the left lane every time it rains?” He’s confused, of course. I plan trips and execute routes with precision. I […]

Filed Under: road trip, Roadtrips, travel tips


How to get the best travel rates during peak seasons

July 24, 2012 by Julie Cohn 9 Comments

Today’s post about getting the best travel rates is a follow-up to the last one, “How to benefit from flexible travel dates.” Linda commented, “I really appreciate this. Is there an easy way to tell when prices will drop for certain expenses?” That’s a great question! The short answer to the question is yes. You can […]

Filed Under: accommodations, Planning, travel tips


Disney Lodging: On property or off property?

July 3, 2012 by Julie Cohn 16 Comments

So, you’re going to Disney! Will you stay at a hotel at Disney or will you stay off property? There are so many great hotels in Orlando that this is one of the hardest decisions to make. We’ve been to Walt Disney World at least 20 times, and have stayed on property and off property. […]

Filed Under: accommodations, Disney, Interests, Theme Parks and Zoos


6 tips for a fabulous staycation

June 27, 2012 by Julie Cohn 2 Comments

A staycation  is a budget-friendly alternative to expensive family vacations. But, if they’re not planned, staycations can look like any other day of the week. Our “failure to plan” mistakes in the early years meant we learned the hard way. Hopefully these tips will save you some of our frustration — and some money! 6 […]

Filed Under: At home, budget, staycations


Rip Currents: More dangerous than JAWS

June 21, 2012 by Julie Cohn 13 Comments

  Jaws, released in theaters way back in 1975, forever cemented a fear of shark attacks in our minds. Innocent porpoises diving and out of waves can clear the water instantly when one person screams, “Shark!” No one questions it — see a fin and panic ensues. Sharks, though, are hardly the most dangerous thing […]

Filed Under: beach, Beaches, Interests


Beach Bag Essentials

June 19, 2012 by Julie Cohn 6 Comments

A day at the beach always brings big smiles! A properly packed beach bag virtually guarantees that those smiles will last all day long. Use this handy dandy checklist to pack your bag and never forget beach bag essentials again. Beach Bag Essentials Packing List: Sunscreen: That bottle might say it offers 80 minutes of sun […]

Filed Under: beach, Beaches, Packing, travel tips


Weekend Getaway: New York City on a Budget

June 15, 2012 by Julie Cohn 10 Comments

I love New York. Simply love it! The food. The entertainment. The storefronts. The noise. The people. Yes, I said it. I love New Yorkers. They’re funny! Intentional. Nice, in their own NYC way. My son and I went to NYC for the Thanksgiving week festivities a few years ago. We had an ulterior motive […]

Filed Under: budget, Destinations, New York, USA


Weekend Getaways: San Francisco, CA

June 8, 2012 by Julie Cohn 4 Comments

The Golden Gate Bridge. Fisherman’s Wharf. Ghirardelli Square. Chinatown. Cable cars. San Francisco has it all… well, except warm, sunny days! Years ago, our son studied San Francisco for school and begged and begged and begged to go. We finally made it, and the city did not disappoint! Though it was July, the temperature never reached […]

Filed Under: California, California, Destinations, USA

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