If you've been a reader for a few years, you may remember that our Thanksgiving tradition is to take a family trip. Washington, DC has been on our radar for a while. However, we wanted to wait until the kids were old enough to have learned a little about American History in school, and appreciate… Continue reading Thanksgiving in Washington, DC Day One: Arlington National Cemetery, National Portrait Gallery
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Chattanooga in the Fall
My Dad is in town for a few weeks. Last weekend, we treated him to a weekend in the mountains. It's been a few years since we visited Chattanooga, and even longer since we experienced the Lookout Mountain Attractions. Since we'd never visited in the fall, I was excited to see the explosion of color.… Continue reading Chattanooga in the Fall
Complete Guide to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
Every time I sat down to write this post, I had serious computer issues. Including today when I lost all my data... twice! Nevertheless, as we approach Halloween in a few weeks, I believe it will still be an entertaining read. We were at Disney at the end of August and attended the Mickey's Not… Continue reading Complete Guide to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
4th July Weekend on Hilton Head Island
With our mini-renovation in full swing, we decided to take a short break over the holiday weekend to visit Hilton Head, SC. We choose this location because we wanted a beach trip somewhere we'd not visited before. It was a bit of a drive, but we made it in time to enjoy the fireworks show… Continue reading 4th July Weekend on Hilton Head Island
Five Takeaways from a Disney Cruise
The Disney Dream docked in Castaway Cay Today I want to share a few things with you after cruising with Disney. They are insights from an agent and vacationer point of view. The attention to detail is nothing less than stellar. From the shortest boarding times I’ve ever seen to exquisite decor and excellent customer… Continue reading Five Takeaways from a Disney Cruise
Shhhh… don’t tell the kids we’re going on a Disney cruise!
My title gave it away, but I'm so excited I'm going to type it again... We're going on a Disney cruise!!! A few months ago, while researching Spring Break rates for a potential client, I came across a deal for a three-night cruise that was just too good to pass up. That it falls the… Continue reading Shhhh… don’t tell the kids we’re going on a Disney cruise!
Post Cruise – Disney
I hope you enjoyed my recap of our Royal Caribbean eight-night western Caribbean cruise. We returned to Ft. Lauderdale on December 30th. We said goodbye to my parents and brother, and my mother-in-law, as they made their way back to the airport for their own long journey home. The night before, the DH and I… Continue reading Post Cruise – Disney
Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas Days 7 & 8 – Sea Days
There were still so many things we wanted to do on board Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas, we were looking forward to two sea days. First up, The Perfect Storm - three stories of twists and turns to the bottom of dual-racer slides Typhoon and Cyclone. This was by far Stinky and Blinky's favorite,… Continue reading Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas Days 7 & 8 – Sea Days
Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas Day 6 – St. Kitts & Mt. Liamuiga
Climb the mountain not to plant your flag, but to embrace the challenge, enjoy the air and behold the view. Climb it so that you can see the world, not so the world can see you.David McCullough Jr. The DH and I saw the Mt. Liamuiga hike months ago when we began looking at excursions.… Continue reading Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas Day 6 – St. Kitts & Mt. Liamuiga
Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas Day 5 – St. Martin and Maho Beach
Aren't you proud of my four posts in a row? I had every intention of keeping the momentum going for all eight days, but then life happened. Anyway, I'm back today with a recap of Day 5. After a wonderful day in Puerto Rico, we woke up the next morning in St. Martin. It was… Continue reading Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas Day 5 – St. Martin and Maho Beach
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