A few days after I return from my Disney vacation I am already thinking about my next trip. Vacationing several times a year especially on a tight budget can be a challenge. If you think you can’t afford to stay on property or enjoy character dining then you are wrong, because with the proper financial […]
Seals, Pilgrims and Pirates: Blue Claw Boat Tours in Cape Cod
With the record-setting amounts of snowfall dumped in the Northeast this winter, I’ve been dreaming of summer and reminiscing about our trip to Cape Cod last year. One of the highlights was our seal tour with Blue Claw Boat Tours. On a foggy, chilly day in early June, my kids and I arrived at the […]
A Tween Getaway to San Francisco
During a recent visit to San Francisco with my 10 year-old daughter, I knew that our time in this magnificent city was precious and wanted to do whatever I could to maximize our time there. I have been many times in my lifetime but never with her on our own and I was eager to […]
Go Wild – or Not – in Las Vegas
Make your bachelorette weekend what you want it to be! When considering a bachelorette weekend in Las Vegas, most women have images of wild partying all night long. However, this well-renowned party town knows how to celebrate in many styles. From low-key to over-the-top, here’s how you can spend your last days as a single […]
Unforgettable Itinerary for a Quick Trip to Venice
Venice Italy is a maze like city that bustles with must see attractions and off the beaten locales that inspire a return to a simpler life. The reality for many travelers, from those taking Eastern Mediterranean cruises to families and couples, is that trips to Venice are quick sometimes stopping in this romantic city of […]
Even More Benefits for Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Guests
As a Disney Vacation Planner, one of the questions I’m most frequently asked is whether to stay on Disney property or off- site. For me, this is a no-brainer, as the benefits offered exclusively for resort guests are worth every penny! With the recent addition of Magic Bands and advance Fast Pass reservations for on-site […]
A Magical Family Celebration at Walt Disney World – Part II
In my previous article, A Magical Family Celebration at Walt Disney World – Part I, I talk about our fun-filled days arriving at Walt Disney World, Disney’s Boardwalk Inn, Epcot and Downtown Disney. In this post, I will be writing about our visit to the place where fairytale dreams come true for children, and adults, […]
A Winter Break in Montreal
Every year we do something during break but we usually have two stipulations: 1. We choose a destination in driving distance and 2. We choose a place within a reasonable budget. While we would love to pick up and go visit our family in the UK more than anything in the world, it’s just not […]
A Magical Family Celebration at Walt Disney World – Part I
My parents were celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary recently and what better way to celebrate than at Disney. I grew up as a child in Florida and some of my fondest memories were our family trips to Disney World. So for me, planning a family get together at a magical kingdom was quite the thrill. […]
Beaufort, S.C.: Full of Southern Charm
When the invitation came to visit Beaufort, S.C., I was curious, for I had never heard of this small, Southern town. Looking at a map, I saw it was just a hop, skip and a jump up the East Coast from Hilton Head Island. However, upon arrival, I discovered that Beaufort was more Charleston than […]