Ship’s Shore Excursions or Go on my Own?

When selecting a cruise, I search for itineraries with ports of call I have not yet visited.  After making my decision, I research each individual…

Hiking Cleveland National Forest in San Diego

It was a beautiful day in San Diego and I had just wrapped up a few meetings and had the remainder of the day off…

Lazing Around Leland on the Leelanau Peninsula, Michigan

During our family vacation trip to Grand Traverse Bay, I set out on an adventure to explore the Leelanau peninsula, even if I had to…

The Great Smoky Mountains Laurel Falls Hike

Laurel Falls is considered one of the most popular trails at Great Smoky Mountains National Park.  The 2.6 mile round trip paved trail is considered…

Old Firehouse Winery, Geneva On The Lake, Ohio

I could hear the beautiful, distinct sound of bagpipes through a large crowd of onlookers as I approached Old Firehouse Winery.   I immediately took notice…

The Aria Hotel in Las Vegas

The Aria Resort and Casino was featured on a recent episode of The Bachelor…okay, so I admit that the show is one of my guilty…

Hillbilly Golf in Gatlinburg, TN

Of the handful of times we have vacationed in Gatlinburg, Hillbilly Golf is one of our favorite, family activities. Our favorite part of Hillbilly Golf…

Wandering Walden Pond

Concord is a charming literary village established in 1635.  It is most known as the town that incited the American Revolution with the “shot that…

The Island, Pigeon Forge

The Island at Pigeon Forge is a vibrant entertainment complex with activities, shopping and restaurants.  Located on Parkway, the main thoroughfare, our family was ready…

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, Outer Banks, North Carolina

Protecting the treacherous coastline of the Diamond Shoals, the Cape Hatteras Light Station is the most famous of the lighthouses along the Outer Banks. With…