After spending the last year cooped up either indoors or restricted to local destinations, many people are ready to travel this spring and summer. One great thing about U.S. travel is the diversity to be found in the types of trips you can take. Here are some timeless locations across the eastern part of the country to explore in this or any year. Smoky Mountains, Tennessee Gatlinburg is the gateway town to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most visited park in the country. The area … [Read more...]
Family Fun in Branson, Missouri
We received complimentary and/or media discounted tickets to some of these attractions. However, all opinions are my own. Your experiences may differ. We recently returned from a week long vacation to Branson, Missouri. We take a trip to Branson at least once a year, and if you explore my blog you'll see I have written a lot about Branson. The theme of our trip this summer was "new." We did a lot of things that were new to Branson and new to us, plus visited some old favorites that had been … [Read more...]
Review: Coco Key North Shore Boston
Ahhh after all this snow we have been getting in the Boston area, it was so wonderful to be able to spend the evening at Coco Key Water Park in Danvers, Ma. I suggest that if you have cabin fever (which I can't imagine you wouldn't) then you head to Coco Key Water Park. It is so much fun and there is so much to do and enjoy! From the moment we stepped through the doors my kids wanted to throw themselves in the water. They couldn't believe how warm it was (despite the snowfall outside). … [Read more...]
Monkeying Around at the St. Louis Zoo
Disclosure: Kristen received complimentary Safari passes in exchange for her review. All experiences and opinions are her own. Yours may differ. My family loves to travel so when our summer quickly filled up this year, we chose to forgo a big vacation for a quick local getaway instead. We set our sights on St. Louis, Missouri and decided to spend an extended weekend enjoying all the attractions the city has to offer. Having three young children we were pleasantly surprised by … [Read more...]
Breckenridge Arts District Growing & Becoming more Family Friendly
Disclosure: My family had a complimentary ceramics class in exchange for promoting the expansion of Breckenridge Arts District. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ.Visiting Breckenridge, Colorado is a family tradition. Every other year my family has family reunions. The locations differ at times, but more often than not we find ourselves in Vail, Colorado, just 45 minutes West of Breckenridge. Visiting the ski towns of Colorado in the summer is so much fun. They all … [Read more...]
Budget Travel to Yellowstone
There is nothing more breathtaking to observe than the glories of Yellowstone National Park. Bordering Wyoming, Montana and Idaho, this park is one of the most sought after destinations for summer vacations each year. This year follow our tips for Budget Travel To Yellowstone to make your family dream come true. Not only can we help you plan for the park itself, but also for your trip there and back.BUDGET TRAVEL TO YELLOWSTONE SCRIMP ON TRAVEL, SPLURGE ON THE PARK: Depending on … [Read more...]
Tips for Planning a Frugal Vacation
Vacations are essential for relaxation time, quality time with your friends and family, and just getting some time to unplug! However, with more people trying to be frugal and the prices of everything rising every day, it can be difficult to plan a frugal vacation and still enjoy yourself! These five tips will help ensure your frugal vacation is great, successful, and enjoyable for all!1. Plan to visit somewhere relatively close. Although flying to Hawaii sounds awesome in theory, it’s … [Read more...]
Vacation Myrtle Beach Giveaway
As you know I love to travel. I especially love going to new places, exploring and falling in love with a new destination. Are you looking for a great place to vacation? Maybe you want to have one last getaway before the kids go back to school. Or maybe you'd love a sunny escape once winter hits! Either way, a vacation to Myrtle Beach is perfect and you could WIN!! I've never been to Myrtle Beach but I have heard wonderful things about it and it is definitely on my bucket list. Enter to WIN a 3 … [Read more...]
Aquarium of Niagara
When we pulled into Niagara Falls, NY I kind of wanted to build anticipation up for seeing the falls. Instead of heading right to the falls we first made a stop at the Aquarium of Niagara. I had read several online reviews about this attraction and most said that we should skip it, but I thought my kids would have fun so we pressed on anyways. $33 later, we were visiting a tiny run down Aquarium and I was kind of kicking myself for not listening to the online reviews. Regardless, the kids … [Read more...]
Room with a View – Sheraton on the Falls
Disclosure: I was provided a complimentary stay at the Sheraton on the Falls. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ. Please read to the end of the post as I want to share ALL of my beautiful Niagara Falls pictures with you in a slide show.After our amazing time in Hershey, PA, we loaded up and headed to Niagara Falls. My husband had visited the falls when he was younger, but this was the first trip for the rest of us. I was very excited! I have always thought Niagara … [Read more...]
Pride of the Susquehanna- Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
My family was thrilled to take a ride on the Pride of the Susquehanna River Boat. We had a wonderful 45 minute afternoon ride. To say that the employees of the river boat were accommodating would be an understatement. They were friendly, patient and very understanding (we had issues with our tickets-totally the fault of my email and sometimes when there are little issues like this I am interested to see how people will react.) They didn't miss a beat when we had issues with our tickets- they … [Read more...]
The Sweetest Place to Play – HersheyPark
Disclosure: I was given free tickets for review purposes. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ.We have been to many theme parks over the course of the last 12 years of our marriage, not to mention all the theme parks we went to growing up with our own families. Each theme park seems to be set up basically the same way. A section for games, places for shows, some big roller coasters and a section for kiddie rides. The people behind the design of HersheyPark are … [Read more...]
8 Fun Things to do at Hershey’s Chocolate World
Disclosure: I was provided tickets to experience some of the attractions at Hershey's Chocolate World. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ.Down the road from the Hershey Lodge is Hershey's Chocolate World! Get excited because this place in amazing! When you walk in prepare to be amazed at the size of this place and all of the fun waiting for you! If you are looking for a fun free stop, there is a fun FREE ride in this place, as well as amazing paid things to do! So, … [Read more...]
Hershey Lodge – The Sweetest Place to Stay
I recently attended a blogging conference (iRetreat) in Hershey, PA. I decided since the location was so much fun that we would make this a big family vacation! Well hold on to your hat folks, because you are about to get a whirlwind series of blog posts all about this trip and the amazing things you can do while in Hershey, PA.First up on this virtual tour of Hershey is telling you all about Hershey Lodge. Now this is definitely not the cheapest option in Hershey, PA but it might very well … [Read more...]
The Fun Never Lacks at the Branson Tracks
Disclosure: I was invited on a trip to Branson through US Family Guide Blogger Network. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ.We love going to the Branson Tracks, especially Track 3 with the Wild Woody track. The best thing about Track 3 (and the other tracks) is there are tracks for everyone in the family, Wild Woody is really fun for adults and for kids to ride along, plus there's Kiddie Go-Karts that even our 4 year son can drive all by himself. If racing go-karts is … [Read more...]
