Family Travel
Getaway to Fabulous Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge
My sister in law and I just spent a few days in the beautiful Gatlinburg area and had a completely wonderful time. I have been to the area several times now at different times of the year and a visit in the warm and lovely summer made a completely different and beautiful experience. I wanted … Continue reading
Fall Girls Getaway
Those of you who have been reading the blog for a while know my life has been a little upside down and sideways for a while. My mom was sick and passed away a few weeks ago and, although we were all sad, … Continue reading
Frangista Beach Heavenly Getaway at Truman’s Max
We have stayed in some pretty wonderful beach properties from quaint, artsy boutiques to huge, spreading beach houses but this one wins the prize for the absolute best beach getaway we have ever experienced. I was invited on a press trip to the Casa Marina Hotel, Jacksonville Beach, located right on the beach in this … Continue reading
Press Trip to Helen, Georgia: Day Two at Unicoi Adventure Lodge
OK. Christmas is over and the New Year is here so we can’t wait any longer to finish writing about our trip to Helen, Georgia. We spent just a few days there in a gorgeous lodge and were sad when we had to leave. We managed to stay busy during out entire stay and we … Continue reading
The Fabulous Forrest Hills Resort
We had been to Dahlonega, Georgia before; in fact, that’s how we learned to actually pronounce the name of this charming town because, until right before we arrived and made complete fools of ourselves, we were pronouncing it like Talladega. Luckily, we figured out before we arrived that it’s actually pronounced duh-lon-uh-guh with an emphasis on the … Continue reading
Pin ItA Multi-Generational Family Trip to Cincinnati
The “Queen City” of Ohio is a beautiful location on the banks of the Ohio River with a wide variety of family-friendly attractions – from a zoo to an amazing aquarium to a major league baseball park and a football stadiums – that everyone, including the grandparents, will enjoy. Check out these great spots on … Continue reading
5 Family-Friendly Places for Kids Who Love Horses
There is something about horses that many kids just love. Their beauty and gentleness, combined with the excitement of mounting up to actually ride them on an adventure, is a combination that will make kids excited about any destination which involves horses. Several locations, resorts, and ranches offer a variety of horseback riding experiences, so … Continue reading
Pin ItKringle, the Official State Pastry of Wisconsin
There is a lot to enjoy in the charming small town of Racine, Wisconsin. Located on the shore of beautiful Lake Michigan between Milwaukee and Chicago, Racine has lovely beaches, parks and trails; Frank Lloyd Wright architecture; an amazing art museum; zoo; and the Wind Point Lighthouse. The lake provides plenty of opportunities for fishing, … Continue reading
Pin ItSterling Shores for Families
We were not actually supposed to stay at Sterling Shores this summer. I had arranged a stay at another Sterling Resorts property to visit and write about it as a family friendly destination, but plans changed and we were informed we would now be at Sterling Shores. This was absolutely no problem. I had visited Sterling … Continue reading
Pin ItExperience the Great Outdoors with Kids in Door County
Often referred to as the “Cape Cod of the Midwest” because of its charming lighthouses, beautiful beaches, water sports, and wonderful restaurants featuring locally caught fresh fish, Door County is a great, family vacation destination. You will find plenty of kid-friendly attractions throughout the area, and with dozens of beaches and five of Wisconsin’s expansive … Continue reading
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