People who live in North and South Carolina know that Carowinds is an awesome theme park! It’s got loads of coasters, Planet Snoopy for the kids, and even Carolina Harbor — an amazing waterpark — included with the price of admission. We just moved at the end of May. Our daughter, Ellie, has a mid-June […]
Horse racing in South Carolina: Our Carolina Cup experience
Over the long, cold, dreary winter, Ellie and I discovered the Canadian series, “Heartland,” which is set on a horse ranch. Since starting the series, we’ve both gotten more interested in horses and racing. So, when we got an invitation to attend the Carolina Cup steeplechase race in Camden, SC, we jumped at it. (I’m […]
5 reasons to vacation in Columbia
For years, I have recommended state capitals like Columbia* for family vacation. Because of their role in the state, they’ve got museums to highlight state history and local arts. Beyond that, most state capitals are home to convention centers, which means they have lots of hotel rooms, parks, recreation, good food and (usually) public transportation […]
5 reasons to vacation at Hilton Head this year
What’s better than welcoming the new year with family and friends? Welcoming the new year at Hilton Head Island with those same people and temperatures in the mid-70s! Yep! We got home from Hilton Head a few days ago and had the most relaxing vacation ever. Hilton Head is our family’s secret hideaway, the place […]
Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia, SC
I was provided free admission to Riverbanks Zoo for purposes of this review. All opinions are my own. For more information see my disclosures page. Tucked along the banks of the Lower Saluda River near Columbia, South Carolina, Riverbanks Zoo offers guests two distinct parks spread across 170 acres. On one side is the zoo, […]
A Family Friendly B&B
Last weekend, my husband and his three brothers had their annual “brocation” (brothers’ vacation) weekend and it was our turn to host. I love my brothers-in-law tremendously, and the last thing I ever want to do is infringe on their brotherly bliss, so the kids and I packed our bags and headed west, to the […]
Weekend Getaways: Hilton Head, SC
Perhaps our favorite place to go for a quick, rejuvenating trip is Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. I believe I’ve been there 15 times, maybe more. Every trip I discover something I didn’t know about before. Only five hours from Raleigh, NC, this quiet little island offers much more than golf! From the beach to […]