Mention “Savannah, GA” and most people talk about the city’s beautiful historic district with its 22 squares, its place in Civil War history as the end destination of Sherman’s March to the Sea, or the shopping and dining available on River Street alongside the Savannah River. But the city also has quite the reputation for […]
Dining at Ariel’s Grotto Restaurant
Join Ariel and her princess friends for breakfast or lunch at Ariel’s Grotto. Character dining at Disney parks is always a magical experience and having a meal with your favorite Disney princesses is a must do experience. Located in Disney California Adventure Park in the Paradise Pier area you will find Ariel’s Grotto. Reservations must […]
Eating Out in Palm Springs with Kids
On a recent trip to Palm Springs with my son, I was pleasantly surprised by the plethora of family-friendly restaurant options. Dealing with a picky eater is never easy so I was thrilled to discover a variety of types of cuisine choices. While each one varied in décor and style, they all focused on high quality […]
Disney Junior – Live on Stage! at Disney Parks
My four year old loves to watch “Doc McStuffins”, “Mickey Mouse Club House” and “Sofia the First” so when we visit the Disney Parks she loves to see the “Disney Junior – Live on Stage!” show. In Walt Disney World the show appears in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Animation Courtyard. In Disneyland the show can […]
Family-friendly New Orleans
I love New Orleans – the architecture, the people, and, of course, the food. My earliest memories of the Crescent City come from a family vacation when I was around 5 years old. I can vividly recall standing at our hotel window in the Marriott on Canal Street watching the river traffic head up and […]
Disney’s PhotoPass Tips
If you are like me, you have many pictures of your family on vacation and you are not in many of the pictures because you are always the one taking pictures. Luckily, when you visit the Disney Parks you can take advantage of Disney PhotoPass™ Service. This service is offered at both Disneyland and Walt […]
Arizona’s Amazing Meteor Crater and Nearby Flagstaff
If you look at the gigantic, circular crater outside of Flagstaff, Ariz., and if you’ve ever seen close-up images of the moon, then you know that only one thing – one gigantic thing – could have created it. Yet when mining engineer Daniel Moreau Barringer suggested in 1902 that a meteor impact formed the crater, […]
A New York City Staycation
A few weeks ago, my 11-year old daughter and I spent a night at the Residence Inn in Central Park. We had no idea before our arrival that we were headed to North America’s tallest hotel! The 68-story building houses some of the best views in the city, without a doubt. The views from our […]
Take a Ride on the Updated Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Disneyland
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is know as “The Wildest Ride in the Wilderness” and can be found in Frontierland at all of the Disney Parks (and Westernland in Tokyo Disneyland). In the Disneyland version of the ride the attraction takes place in the town of Rainbow Ridge on a runaway mine car through the abandoned […]
Summertime Fun in West Volusia, Florida
Recently, my family and I were invited to visit West Volusia, Florida, which is located between Daytona Beach and Orlando in Central Florida. I was not familiar with this area of the Sunshine State and was excited to explore more of this region. Here are some ofthe fun events and activities we got to check […]