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, […]
Fun in the Sun at Myrtle Beach
My last visit to Myrtle Beach, S.C., was almost eight years ago, when my daughter was just 6 months old. Obviously, we didn’t explore many of the area’s family-friendly activities other than the hotel pool. This time around, though, I was more than ready to see what would capture the interest of my daughter, now […]
Asheville to Nashville Family Road Trip
The route between the smokey mountains of Asheville, N.C., and the bright lights of Nashville, Tenn., is perfect for a short family road trip, offering nature, history, adventure, and entertainment. If you’re planning a summer road trip or looking ahead to the fall, here are some tips for driving Asheville to Nashville. When visiting Asheville, […]
Donald Driver: Role Model and Inspiration to Us All
Donald Jerome Driver was born in Houston, Texas on February 2, 1975. He earned his nickname “Quickie” due to his parents running after him around the house and also because of his quick learning skills. Donald is a Super Bowl Champion, Green Bay’s all- time leading receiver, a Dancing with the Stars Champion, AMVETS Humanitarian […]
Fantasy of Flight: An Aviation Fan’s Dream
During a press visit to Central Florida in 2009, I immediately fell in love with Fantasy in Flight. As someone who loves to fly, I was captivated by the history and aircraft collection that owner Kermit Weeks put together. Visitors learned the history of aviation starting with man’s earliest efforts to take flight and then […]
LEGOLAND: Built for Fun
When I heard that Cypress Gardens closed in September 2009 just months after I finally had the opportunity to visit this longtime Florida attraction, I was sad and a bit disappointed. However, when the property reopened in 2011 as LEGOLAND, I was quite excited to learn that this new attraction held on to the beautiful […]
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 […]
Join Us to Talk About Women & Travel in 2014
Women make up just over half of the population and they’re becoming a more vital part of the travel market than ever before. Women are traveling on their own more today than ever before (they’re calling them “holiday selfies”). They’re more adventure seeking. They like cooking and learning holidays and they love volunteer trips. Unmarried […]
Light Up the Holidays in Winston-Salem, NC
Thinking of getting away for the holidays this year? Our family did just that recently – a road trip to the unique Moravian settlement of Old Salem. The city’s attractions are brightly decorated and extend a warm welcome to all. Visitors can celebrate the season with a beautiful light festival, candlelight tours of historic homes […]
Staycation Destination: Sonesta Gwinnett Place
Oftentimes, my husband and I like to travel the 75 miles from our North Georgia home to downtown Atlanta for special events such as Georgia Tech football games, celebrating our wedding anniversary or just having a night without the kids. When we do, we look for a comfortable hotel to extend our stay. When I […]