At Disney’s Port Orleans Resort you have a choice of two different New Orleans experiences. You can either stay in the historic French Quarter or in a Louisiana Bayou style at Riverside. This resort is considered a moderate value resort, but it sure packs a deluxe sized value. On a recent visit to Walt Disney World I decided to […]
Where to Stay on the Central California Coast
Driving the California Coast on Highway One is a quintessential American road trip; one I was happy to make this spring. When planning our trip, I thought it would be easy to find a place to stay along the way, but the more I researched, I realized that wasn’t quite true. There were a few […]
Eating Out with the Kids at Brooklyn’s Pazzi Pasta
My kids love pasta, so I’m always looking for ways to let them eat it without too much concern. After all, it’s a staple of most kids’ diets, but everything that goes into our body must be properly considered. I’m happy when I find restaurants that go out of their way to take healthy methods […]
Wet and Wild in Niagara Falls
When visiting Niagara Falls, getting up close and personal with the thunderous waterfalls needs to be at the top of your to-do list. Two attractions offer you the chance to see the falls from unique vantage points and place you smack in the center of the wet, windy action. At Niagara Falls State Park in […]
Visiting Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at the Disneyland Hotel is a fun place to grab a drink when you visit the Disneyland Resort. The bar is inspired by the Jungle Cruise. Trader Sam is the head salesman of the Amazon Jungle. The atmosphere in the bar is unlike anything you can […]
Eating Out in South Iceland
Iceland’s capital city Reykjavik is one of Europe’s modern gastronomic destinations. Foodies of all ages will be impressed with how far its food scene has come. There are traditional Icelandic restaurants to fine dining in hotels to hot dog stands to ice cream shops. Here’s a list of where to eat on your next trip […]
Planning a Family Weekend in Wine Country
A family weekend in Wine Country sounds like a bit of a misnomer, but I’m a firm believer that you can take kids anywhere – it just takes planning, compromise, and a bit of balance. Luckily there is so much to do in Sonoma County, California to make the whole family happy. Less than an […]
Hand Made French Ice Cream at World Showcase French Pavilion
EPCOT, World Showcase France pavilion is one of my favorite places to explore because of the food, shops and the overall feel of the area. I like how quaint the area feels even when there are people roaming everywhere. One of my favorite Ice Cream shops in Walt Disney World can be found here. L’Artisan […]
Finding Adventure Along the Alabama Gulf Coast
With 32 miles of white sand beaches, the Alabama Gulf Coast obviously remains a favorite for beach vacations. And, during our recent visit, we certainly spent our fair share of time in the sand and surf, building sand castles and playing in the waves. However, we also discovered that the Alabama Gulf Coast is much […]
Inspiration at Jack Sisemore’s RV Museum in Amarillo, TX
Jack Sisemore lives and breathes RVs. As my family and I toured his RV Museum in Amarillo, Texas, he recalled his 25+ years of collecting, restoring, servicing, and selling RVs, his passion for the glory days of road tripping, and his own yearly family RV trips from Texas all the way up to Maine. The […]