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The Ritz-Carlton Buckhead: Luxury in the Details

By Lisa Frame

When you think of the Ritz-Carlton Buckhead you can sum up the experience in one word, details. I’ve stayed twice at Ritz-Carlton Buckhead over the last year and it is a place that focuses on the little things for their guests. It’s subtle and discreet, a love-affair with the guests. Flawless execution is the way […]

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Filed Under: Hotels Tagged With: Alliance Theatre, Atlanta, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Georgia Aquarium, High Museum, Lenox Square, Lisa Frame, Paula Schmitt, Peachtree Road, Ritz-Carlton, The Atlanta History Center, The Cafe, The Ritz-Carlton Buckhead: Luxury in the Details, The World of Coca-Cola, This Girl Travels, Travel, Zoo Atlanta

Staycation Destination: Sonesta Gwinnett Place

By Karon Warren

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 […]

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Filed Under: Hotels, Travel Tagged With: Buckhead community, Georgia Aquarium, Karon Warren, Keats Steakhouse, King of Pops, Paula Schmitt, Sonesta Gwinnett Place, Staycation Destination: Sonesta Gwinnett Place, Stone Mountain Park, This Girl Travels, Travel, Turner Field, World of Coca-Cola

A First Time Visit to the Scenic Coastal Town of Manteo, on Roanoke Island, NC

By Paula Schmitt

Over the summer our family made the move from Boston, Massachusetts to Asheville, North Carolina. Recently, I decided to venture out and explore my new southern state. I had heard from friends about their memorable trips to the Outer Banks. I did some research on the area and decided to take a trip to the […]

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Filed Under: USA, Weekend Getaways Tagged With: 1587 Restaurant, A First Time Visit to the Scenic Coastal Town of Manteo on Roanoke Island NC, Elizabethan Gardens, his Girl Travels, North Carolina Aquarium, Outer Banks, Paula Schmitt, Roanoke Island Festival Park, Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse, Shallowbag Bay, Tranquil House Inn, Travel

Thumbs up for a Family Ski Vacation in Durango Colorado

By Elena Sonnino

Living on the East Coast, planning for an extended family ski vacation usually means heading out west, where the trails are longer and less icy. Although we are a family of confident skiers, we are not adventure seekers or black diamond skiers, so finding the perfect ski vacation means finding a mountain with a balance […]

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Filed Under: Adventure, Family Travel, Travel, USA Tagged With: Animas City Adventure Park, Backside Bistro, Cafe Mobius, Dante's Deck, Durango Colorado, Durango Mountain Resort, Elena Sonnino, Paula Schmitt, Purgatory Lodge, Silverpick Lodge, Silverton Colorado, Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Sow's Ear, Steamworks Brewing, This Girl Travels, Thumbs up for a Family Ski Vacation in Durango Colorado, Travel

Surprise Your Family with a Disney Vacation

By Stephanie McCarty

Looking for that perfect holiday gift this year? Surprise your family with a Disney vacation! Whether your family loves the thrills of the theme parks, or prefers a relaxing trip to the beach, Disney offers something for everyone on your list. Many people love to make their Disney plans a surprise. Spontaneous or well planned, […]

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Filed Under: Disney Tagged With: Disney Cruise Line, Disney Junior website, Disney's Aulani Resort and Spa, Disneyland, Mickey Mouse, Paula Schmitt, Scavenger Hunt, Stephanie McCarty, Surprise Your family with a Disney Vacation. Disney, This Girl Travels, Travel, Walt Disney World

Bingo and BBQ at Central NY’s Turning Stone Resort

By Shannon Entin

I rushed quietly into the Bingo Hall and scanned the room for my aunts. I spotted them at a table, their bingo sheets laid out in an organized fashion in front of them. I was late. “OK, what do I do?” I asked breathlessly after greeting them with hugs. If you play bingo often, you […]

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Filed Under: Hotels, Travel Tagged With: Ahsi Day Spa, Bingo and BBQ at Central NY's Turning Stone Resort, New York, Oneida Indian Nation's Turning Stone Resort Casino, Paula Schmitt, Shannon Entin, This Girl Travels, Tin Rooster, Travel

Magical Transformations for your Pirate and Princess

By Stephanie McCarty

Looking for an extra special experience for your little ones during your Walt Disney World vacation? Your child can be transformed into a pirate or a princess during a unique experience at the Walt Disney World Resort. If your little girl dreams of being a princess, a visit to the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique should definitely […]

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Filed Under: Disney Tagged With: Adventureland, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, Cinderella's Castle, Disney Junior, Disney's Grand Floridan Resort, Downtown Disney, Epcot, Magic Kingdom, Magical Transformations for Your Pirate and Princess, Paula Schmitt, Pirates League, Sofia the First, Stephanie McCarty, This Girl Travels, Travel, Walt Disney World Resort

Family Fun in Helen, GA

By Karon Warren

As a child growing up in the Atlanta suburbs, our family loved going to the North Georgia mountains every fall to see the vibrant fall colors and tour the small mountain communities. One of my favorites has always been Helen, Ga. Reinvented as an Alpine village in 1969, Helen now ranks as one of the […]

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Filed Under: Family Travel, Travel, USA Tagged With: Anna Ruby Falls, Babyland General, Brookstown Fudge, Charlemagne's Kingdom, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, Cool River Tubing Company, Family Fun in Helen GA, Hansel and Gretel Candy Kitchen, Karon Warren, Paula Schmitt, This Girl Travels, Travel, Unicoi State Park

A Mother-Daughter Fall Getaway to Gatlinburg, TN in the Great Smoky Mountains

By Paula Schmitt

Ever since I was a child I vividly remember our family vacations, some to explore new destinations and some to visit family. My parents would pack up the car and we’d be off on our road trip adventure before the sun came up. One of our favorite places to visit was Great Smoky Mountains National […]

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Re-Imagined Disney Magic Sets Sail This Fall

By Stephanie McCarty

Disney Cruise Line’s first ship, The Disney Magic, has been undergoing a magical transformation in Spain this fall, and the “re-imagined” ship offers many new magical experiences for guests. The ship, which has been sailing for 15 years, definitely has the “wow” factor with all of these enhancements. When guests board the ship, they will […]

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Filed Under: Cruises, Disney Tagged With: Animator's Palate, AquaDunk, Chill Spa, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Magic, Disney's Oceaneer Club, Marvel Avengers, Paula Schmitt, Re-Imagined Disney Magic Sets Sail This Fall, Senses Spa and Salon, Stephanie McCarty, This Girl Travels, Travel

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