When you consider where to go for spring break, especially spring break with teens, my top pick is Alabama’s beaches! Alabama sits on the Gulf of Mexico, offering calm waters, gorgeous sunrises and sunsets and wide, white sandy beaches that rival those of neighboring Florida. But, for this mom of teens, Alabama’s family friendly policies […]
Vacation with teens: Nine ways to connect wherever you go
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. […]
Fun things for teens to do in Sandusky, Ohio… besides Cedar Point
We grew up in Ohio and made regular trips to Cedar Point in Sandusky. We never did anything else in Sandusky back then. But, living in North Carolina, I’m not driving all the way to Lake Erie without taking time to explore the area, not even for the “Roller Coaster Capital of the World!” We […]
An enchanting guide to Harry Potter Festivals
“Things have a way of coming back to us in the end, if not always the way we expect.” ~Luna Lovegood (Order of the Phoenix) The Harry Potter phenomenon (is it anything less?) certainly has captured our imaginations! And while Luna might not have predicted Harry Potter festivals popping up across the world, Harry Potter […]
Rock out at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
As a native Ohioan, I can assure you that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is one of the best things to do in northeast Ohio! The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame showcases artists of all different genres throughout its history – from its roots to present day – so if you have a […]
Top 5 college football towns for families
One thing I love about traveling is discovering the heart of a place. Sites like TripAdvisor might offer reviews of attractions, hotels and restaurants, but they don’t share the heart of a place. As an avid college football fan — “O-H” to all my Buckeye friends — towns that revolve around the home team are […]
Tallahassee Adventuring: Air, Land and “Sea”
This is a sponsored post. I received complimentary admission to attractions courtesy of Visit Tallahassee for purposes of this article. All opinions are my own. Tallahassee, home of the NCAA football champion Florida State Seminoles and capital of the State of Florida, may not be the first place you think of for an adventure-themed vacation… […]
Who says people can’t fly?
On my Great Ohio Road Trip earlier this summer, I got to go zip lining at Hocking Hills Canopy Tours. While it’s not quite flying, it sure gets close! Forget about the harness and the zip cable and enjoy the rush! It’s an exhilarating “X-perience!” About Hocking Hills Canopy Tours Hocking Hills Canopy Tours, established […]
Zoombezi Bay: The wildest waterpark ever
Zoombezi Bay, at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, is Ohio’s premier waterpark. The park boasts 17 waterslides, the brand new Baboon Lagoon, a lazy river, a wave pool and a kiddie waterpark for the little ones. The park offers nine food kiosks that serve a variety of food and snacks, and guests are allowed to […]
Family Friendly Huntsville, stop 3 on our mid-size city tour
Family friendly Huntsville, Alabama is the third stop on the mid-size city tour for family vacations. While I love the US Space and Rocket Center, there’s so much more to Huntsville, it deserves a look! Without further ado, here are the top 10 reasons to add Family Friendly Huntsville, a fabulous mid-size city, to your […]