We visited Dollywood three years ago, and a subsequent visit was long overdue. As we were there the week of the park's 35th Anniversary, we got to enjoy the inaugural Dollywood's Flower and Food Festival. Similar to the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival in Disney World, the theme park comes alive with larger-than-life plant sculptures,… Continue reading Dollywood
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Dollywood Splash Country
Next door to Dollywood's DreamMore Resort, is Dollywood Splash Country. It is a 35-acre mountain oasis perfect for cooling down in the heat of summer. As guests of the resort, our park privileges included: i. COVID pre-screening at the resort ii. Tram to the park's entrance v. Early Saturday entry iv. Complimentary package delivery Once… Continue reading Dollywood Splash Country
Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa
Last week, we enjoyed a mini vacation at Dollywood's DreamMore Resort and Spa. After the challenges of the last few months, it was just the break we needed! When determining where we wanted to go, it was of utmost importance that the destination prioritized guest safety. Dollywood's DreamMore Resort and Spa capped capacity at 50%… Continue reading Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa
Ark Encounter and Onyx Cave
A few weekends ago, we grew tired of staring at the same four walls. On the Friday after work, we mapped out a route to visit the Ark Encounter in Kentucky, and headed out late Saturday morning. (We were actually supposed to be on vacation at Universal Orlando, but at the very last minute decided… Continue reading Ark Encounter and Onyx Cave
Summer Bucket List 2020
Our Summer Bucket List will be very different from last year's. The move + worldwide pandemics + travel restrictions have really affected our plans. But we're nothing if not resilient. So what's on tap? 1. Visit someplace new.If/when my mom visits later this summer, the DH and I have a romantic getaway planned to Key… Continue reading Summer Bucket List 2020
Summer Bucket List 2019 – Update
Remember my Summer Bucket List? I thought I'd check in and let you know how its going. 1. Major beach/pool time The kids spent a month in Nassau with my parents this summer and went swimming and snorkeling regularly. On our Hilton Head Island Vacation (more in this later), we swam in a very gray… Continue reading Summer Bucket List 2019 – Update
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
Weekend in Boston Day 3
We woke up on our last day determined to squeeze in as much as possible. We didn't get far before we hit a literal road block. There was a stunt crew from the movie Free Guy filming and had temporarily blocked the streets. Unfortunately we didn't get to see Ryan Reynolds but enjoyed watching for… Continue reading Weekend in Boston Day 3
Weekend in Boston Day 2
After a well deserved rest, we started the morning with continental breakfast at our hotel. Then started walking in the direction of the Boston Public Library, knowing we'd make multiple stops along the way. I was so pleased we walked by the Steaming Kettle in front of Starbucks, which has been operational since 1875! We… Continue reading Weekend in Boston Day 2
Weekend in Boston Day 1
With the kids in Nassau, the DH and I slipped away to Boston for a long weekend. We were craving a little history mixed in with an adventure in a big city. Boston fit the bill. Hilton Boston Downtown/Faneuil Hall We flew in very early Friday morning and headed to our hotel - Hilton Boston… Continue reading Weekend in Boston Day 1
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