Tagged With: Jan Ross travel writer
Girlfriends Getaway to Marvelous Maryland!
Although we have discovered that many of the states we visit are radically different from our home state of Kentucky – think Arizona with mind boggling deserts and cactus – we actually felt very much at home on our girls’ trip to Maryland. Of course, Maryland has a beautiful coastline and mountains but Ellicott City, … Continue reading
Pin ItTravel truths you need to accept in order to stay happy on the road
I have written before about travel expectations and how to have a really enjoyable trip and here is another article which reinforces much of what I had to say – especially about your travel companions! This post was posted by The Hipmunk Staff on Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog on September 1. Travel is one of the … Continue reading
Pin ItBack to Wonderful Little Sister Resort
Although we discovered Door County, Wisconsin for the first time in the winter, we have now visited during the summer twice and it’s impossible to say which is our favorite season, although I have to admit that there is a substantial contrast between the two. One thing that hasn’t changed, however, is our love for … Continue reading
Pin ItHow to Get the Best Seat on the Plane
We are still waiting to be picked out of the crowd and awarded First Class seats, but in the meantime, we do try to follow these rules to get the best seats possible. This post was posted by The Hipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog on September 2. Traveling on a plane can come with a … Continue reading
Five Great Northern Resorts for Families this Fall
Staying at a resort in the North this fall is the perfect family vacation destination choice, especially for families who are looking to get entertained without ever leaving the property. Even when the weather gets a little chilly, there are plenty of outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and water sports available to warm you up, … Continue reading
Pin ItThe Best Airlines for In-Flight Entertainment
We recently flew to France and the only thing that got us through the multi-hour flight was the movies and tv shows offered on the plane. Here’s an article about which airlines have the best offerings. This post was posted by The Hipmunk Staff on Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog on August 16th. Long flights can be … Continue reading
Pin It11 Travel Accessories Every Adventurer Needs
There a few travel accessories we take along on every trip; a first aid kit is a good example of something that has come in handy more than once. Here’s an article from the Hipmunk Tailwind Blog with more suggestions. This post was posted by The Hipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog on August 17th. The … Continue reading
Pin ItThe Hipmunk Guide to Free Hotel Wi-Fi
We stayed recently at a resort that had Wi-Fi so great, we could actually stream video content from a web site, which is very unusual. We truly appreciate great Wi-Fi and free Wi-Fi is even better. Here’s an article about that topic from the Tailwind blog from Hipmunk. This post was posted by The Hipmunk … Continue reading
Pin ItLast Days of Summer at The Beach Waterpark
School may have started in a number of locations but you still have plenty of beautiful, warm days left to visit The Beach Waterpark in Mason, Ohio. They are open until September 13 every weekend so make plans to spend the day at this fabulous place. Conveniently located just a short drive from Cincinnati, Ohio, … Continue reading
Pin ItFive Great Southern Resorts for Families this Summer
Resorts are the perfect family destination because they offer a wide variety of activities for every member of the family without ever having to load up the car and drive somewhere else. Many come complete with restaurants, pools, plenty of on-site activities and even complete kids camps; and most are located in beautiful, idyllic destinations … Continue reading