A trip to the beach is easy with little kids. Pack sunscreen, a bucket and shovel and let kids play till they can’t play anymore. Teens, not so much. A day or two on the beach, maybe, but they aren’t likely to find building sand castles for a week as entertaining as little ones do. […]
Get to know OWA Foley, one of the best things to do around Gulf Shores
My first couple visits to Alabama’s gulf beaches, I rarely ventured far from the fun near those long, wide, white sandy beaches. Then, I found out about the adorable town of Foley, Alabama, only a 20 minute drive from the beach! There are so many amazing things to do in Foley, AL that I keep […]
Turquoise Place: Best of Orange Beach Alabama Resorts (a review)
When I was invited to Orange Beach, Alabama to learn about the Leave Only Footprints eco-tourism initiative, I got the chance to stay at the Turquoise Place by Spectrum Resorts, one of the most luxurious Orange Beach, Alabama resorts. You know this kind of place — it’s a stunner that turns heads. And, if you’re […]
Complete Outer Banks Vacation Planner: Sun, sand, and sea (and more to explore!)
The Outer Banks of North Carolina is a popular vacation destination for families who want to enjoy sun, sand and sea. A successful vacation takes just a bit planning, though. This guide walks you through everything you need to plan a wonderful Outer Banks vacation. We’ll cover: Outer Banks accommodations, OBX attractions in each region […]
Complete guide to the best restaurants in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach
If you’re a regular reader (and I hope you are!!!), you know I’m a big fan of Alabama’s Beaches. As a regular visitor, I get to try new restaurants in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach every time I go. I have collected a few favorites along the way, the very best restaurants in Orange Beach, […]
19 top bloggers share the best romantic getaways in the United States
Kids, pets, work, home repairs, bills, taxes… the stresses of everyday life push in from every direction. We need a weekend away to relax and reconnect with the one person who means the most to us. For our 20th anniversary, Rob and I went to Disney without the kids, perfectly fun and carefree! And for […]
Take the scenic route • 13 reasons why traveling HWY 301 is better than I-95
If you’ve ever traveled I-95 through North Carolina, you’ve experienced the traffic jams as you pass mile after tedious mile of loblolly pines. You’ve seen the New Jersey snowbirds travel south in winter. And you’ve followed the Floridian headed north for summer. There has got to be a better way, right? That’s exactly what you […]
10 things to do in Boston with families
Do you want to explore American history, learn about science, see the oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball, and enjoy nature? Boston, MA, the largest city in New England, offers all of this and more. It’s easy to travel around Boston. The airport is located right outside of the heart of the city, and Boston […]
Weekend Getaway to Nashville, TN
Nashville, Tennessee snuck up on me. My son attended music camp there, and I stuck around for a couple days. I loved the city so much that we made it our vacation destination the following year. We spent ten wonderful days on a fabulous road trip to Nashville over the July 4th holiday and would love […]
12 Days of Christmas Magic in Lancaster County, PA
When my husband’s mom moved to Lancaster County, PA I was thrilled. I’ve always been intrigued by the historic charm of Amish country and looked forward to doing all the touristy things one does in Lancaster County. What I didn’t anticipate was all the other wonderful things there are to do in Lancaster County! At […]