One of my FAVORITE water parks in Florida is Sea World Aquatica in Orlando. This water park has everything from high-speed water slides & wave pools to kid splash zones and tranquil beaches. Sea World Aquatica Water Park is the perfect way for a family to spend the day and beat the heat. When...
Spending the Day at Sea World Orlando
When taking a trip to Orlando you may be looking for things to do in the area other than Disney World. Two of the most popular attractions besides Disney are Sea World and LEGOLAND. If you enjoy seeing aquatic life and have a love of roller coasters, Sea World Orlando might be the best...
Weekend in Asheville North Carolina Itinerary
Nestled along the Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, North Carolina is the perfect destination for those who are looking for a getaway weekend. Known across the Southeast as a top tourist destination, there is plenty to keep you busy. You can easily spend a weekend in Asheville communing in nature, shopping eclectic stores in the...
How to Spend a Weekend in St. Augustine Florida
Founded back in September 1565 by Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles of Spain, St. Augustine is the longest continually inhabited European-founded city in the United States. It is easy to see why Menendez chose this place to colonize. With it’s white sandy beaches, green palm trees and warm climate, I’m sure it had to...
Best of Historic Bath, North Carolina
Located 50 miles from the Atlantic Ocean and just off the Pamlico Sound sits North Carolina’s first incorporated town, Bath. In the 1600’s French Huguenots arrived from Virginia and set up the first working port in the state. With its location on the water, it made a perfect spot to trade fur and tobacco....
Top Sites to see on a Day Trip to Key West
One of my favorite parts of Florida is Key West. Known as the Conch Republic, Key West is the southernmost point in the United States and with an average temperature of 77 degrees, it is the perfect place to venture any time of year! If you are planning a trip to Miami, you will...
Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington DC
A weekend trip to Washington, DC isn’t complete until you walk the National Mall. The National Mall is the area between the Lincoln Memorial and the United States Capitol with the Washington Monument nearly in the center. It features a large green space with walking trails, commemorative memorials, monuments and statues that honor past presidents, public figures, and...
Touring Replica Ships of Christopher Columbus
There is nothing more we enjoy than “living history museums.” When we heard that replicas of Columbus’ ships the Niña and Pinta would be touring close to our home, we jumped at the chance to check out the floating museum. These replica ships of Christopher Columbus give you a chance to learn about Columbus,...