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 […]
A Visit to Philadelphia with the Kids in Tow
I’ve grown up spending a lot of time in Philadelphia. My parents were born and raised in Philly. We used to travel by plane, train and automobile to get there growing up, and I’ve explored it from head to toe. When I realized recently I would have both kids home for a week during spring […]
Breakfast in Cars Land
Did you know that Cars Land in Disney California Adventure Park is a great place to grab breakfast? You can find breakfast at Flo’s V8 Cafe and The Cozy Cone Motel. Flo’s V8 Cafe In the movie CARS, Flo runs the only gas station for miles around. She’s a sassy talking warm-hearted custom model car […]
Winner of Disney $100 Anniversary Giveaway Announced
We have a winner for our This Girl Travels 1-Year Anniversary $100 Maleficent Gift Card Giveaway!!! Congratulations to Cassandra Eastman, you are our lucky winner for our Disney gift card giveaway! How exciting! Please email us within 48 hours of this announcement, your full mailing address so that we may send you your gift. If […]
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, […]
Five Reasons to Love Maleficent
The day had finally come. I had been waiting for weeks, counting the hours. Maleficent was here. She had arrived in all her royal wickedness and beauty. And she did not disappoint. This past April at Disney Social Media Moms Celebration I saw a short preview of Maleficent. In those few minutes I was captivated. […]
Family Dining Aboard the MSC Divina
I’ve long had a misconception about cruise dining. I envisioned one long buffet after another, so I was pleasantly surprised on my first cruise aboard the MSC Divina to find not only restaurants that served sit-down meals for lunch and dinner as part of our package, but also specialty restaurants that offer a change of […]
Top 5 Foodie Favorites During My Magical Visit to the Disneyland Resort
I’m a Florida girl at heart. I grew up in the 70’s in south Florida where me, my brother and my parents frequented what is now one of the most visited theme park attractions in the world, Walt Disney World. There was just something about the man and the mouse that kept us intrigued and […]
Rockin’ Nashville with the Kids
On a previous visit to Nashville, my husband and I checked out many of what I call “adult-friendly” attractions: the Country Music Hall of Fame, Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art, and Belle Meade Plantation. Although I know kids are welcome at these sites, my kids are 4 and 8, so I think they […]
Recommended Books for Planning Your Next Disney Vacation
Are you planning a Disney vacation? Of course you are!! There are a lot of resources you can use when doing research about where to stay, where to eat and tips about the Disney Parks. I like to surf the internet to get some quick answers and advice from my friends at the Disney Parks […]