Gulf Coast Mardi Gras
About this time every winter we get a bad case of cabin fever and thank our lucky stars some of our northern relatives defected to the land of sweet tea and fried okra. With nieces and nephews off for the…
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Road Trip Itinerary: Asheville to Nashville
While you could make it from Asheville, NC to Nashville, TN in four to five hours on the Interstate, taking the scenic route offers opportunities for unique stops that make a memorable family road trip. When visiting Asheville, plan at…
Visiting the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC
North Carolina is a gorgeous state for road trips. From the ocean, to the Blue Ridge Parkway, to the Smokey Mountains, it’s got it all – even Hunger Games filming locations. And for your road trip destination, your family will…
Family Vacation in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Family Vacation in Gulf Shores, Alabama Until I visited the region with family during the National Shrimp Festival, I held the notion Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama was strictly a golfers paradise. While tee times are as coveted as…
Family Dining in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Mix one part sun with equal amounts of white sand, fresh air, and salt-water and Gulf Shores, Alabama will whet your appetite in a New York Minute. With ample dining venues and endless opportunity for fresh, regional sea food, we…
Planning a Disney Road Trip
Sunny locations, guaranteed fun for the whole family and ease of meeting extended family at locations with something for everyone top the list of reasons to take a holiday road trip to one of the Disney theme parks. Oh, and did we mention the sun? You can find lots of tips for Disney travel from experts like Theme Park Mom, but what about the rest of the trip?