Vacation planning is easier when you learn from someone who’s been there. It is my hope that this blog will help you use my experience to make the most of your precious travel time.
Below is an at-a-glance list of everything on this web site, as well as articles I’ve written for other sites.
Alabama
- Gulf Shores/Orange Beach: The Ultimate Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Travel Guide
- Gulf Shores/Orange Beach: 24 Things to Do in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach
- Gulf Shores/Orange Beach: Where to Stay in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach
- Gulf Shores/Orange Beach: Instant Itinerary for Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
- Gulf Shores/Orange Beach: Best Restaurants in Orange Beach & Gulf Shores
- Gulf Shores/Orange Beach: 5 Adventurous Things to do in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
- Gulf Shores/Orange Beach: High Cotton Bath Co and Shopping at the Wharf in Orange Beach
- Gulf Shores/Orange Beach: Best Cocktails in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach
- Gulf Shores/Orange Beach: Incredible Alabama Seafood at Gulf Shores Restaurants
- Gulf Shores/Orange Beach: Tips for Combining Homeschooling with a Beach Vacation
- Gulf Shores/Orange Beach: A Multi-Sensory Experience at LuLu’s Restaurant
Arizona
California
- Anaheim: Disneyland vs Disney World: Which is Better?
- Laguna Hills: Review of the Hills Hotel in Southern California
- North Lake Tahoe: Granlibakken Resort in Lake Tahoe is Tranquil, Rustic, and Full of Adventure
- North Lake Tahoe: Where to Eat in North Lake Tahoe
- Lake Tahoe: Going Green: 4 Awesome Slopes in Tahoe to Challenge Beginner Skiers
- South Lake Tahoe: Postcards from Lake Tahoe’s Heavenly Mountain
- Squaw Valley: Squaw Valley is the Spring Skiing Capital
- Squaw Valley: Squaw Valley 20 Years Later
- Squaw Valley: Getting Up the Mountain: Squaw Valley’s Aerial Tram
- Squaw Valley: International Snowball Fight at Squaw Valley
Colorado
- Breckenridge: Where to Eat in Breckenridge
- Breckenridge: Enjoying Breckenridge – Even if You Don’t Ski
- Breckenridge: Dog Sledding In Breckenridge
- Breckenridge:Making Family Skiing Easier With Ski Rental Delivery
- Copper: I Met the Woman I Want to Become at Woodward Copper
- Keystone: 17 Reasons to Ski With Your Family at Keystone Resort
- Keystone: Keystone Resort’s Perfect Solution: Family Ski Lessons
- Steamboat Springs: Steamboat Grand Makes Family Ski Trips Effortless
Florida
- Orlando: Best Disney World Thrill Rides – A Complete Guide
- Orlando: Disneyland vs Disney World: Which is Better?
- Orlando: 12 Best Bites at the Epcot Food & Wine Festival
- Orlando: Six Disney World Thrill Rides From a Kid’s Perspective
- Orlando: What to Expect at a runDisney Race
- Orlando: Review of Cabana Bay Beach Resort at Universal Orlando
- Orlando: 13 Hidden Features and Attractions at Universal Orlando
- Orlando: Which Butterbeer is Best in Universal Orlando?
- Orlando: Planning Your Visit to Disney Epcot’s International Food & Wine Festival
- Orlando: Rocking the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon
Georgia
- Covington: Tour Mystic Falls and See Where The Vampire Diaries Filmed
- Senoia: The Walking Dead Comes to Life in Senoia, GA
- Where is Stranger Things Filmed? Take This Road Trip!
- Tour TV Filming Locations on an Epic Georgia Road Trip
Iowa
Kansas
- Kansas City: Where to Eat in Kansas City, Kansas
Maine
- Sunday River: Skiing for the Whole Family at Sunday River Resort
Massachusettes
- N. Attleboro: Christmas Lights at La Salette Shrine
- Plymouth: Plymouth, MA Via US 44
Michigan
- West Michigan: West Michigan Family-Friendly Nature Centers and Museums
Minnesota
- Mankato: Learning to Ski at Mount Kato
Montana
Nevada
- Festivals, Food & Flying – It’s Summer in NJ!
- Sounds and Sights at D & R Canal State Park (published in Rails to Trails Magazine)
- Five Places to Squeeze in End-of-Summer Fun in New Jersey
- Ten Things To Do in NJ That Aren’t On The Shore
- Jersey City: Liberty Science Center
- Secaucus: Field Station: Dinosaurs is Interactive, Musical, and Educational
- West Berlin: Big Diggers and Big Fun at Diggerland USA
- West Berlin: Sahara Sam’s Oasis Water Park
- Wildwood: Thrills and Chills at Raging Waters – Morey’s Piers
New York
- Corning: Corning Museum of Glass Offers History and Hands-On Excitement For the Family
- Erie: 15 Miles On The Erie Canal
- Finger Lakes: Four Days in the Finger Lakes
- Herkimer: Instant Itinerary: Herkimer, NY’s Diamonds and Canals
- Lake Placid: The Lake House and My Love of Mountain Lake Towns
- Lake Placid: Skiing – and Not Skiing – at Whiteface Mountain
- New York City: Marvel Filming Locations in NYC: The Super Tour
- Saratoga Springs: Where to Eat: The Local
North Carolina
- Asheville: Visiting the Biltmore Estate
- Charlotte: White Water Rafting for the Family in Charlotte, NC
- Greensboro: International Civil Rights Center and Museum
Ohio
- Dayton: Dayton Does it Big With Scene75
- Sandusky: Things to do in Sandusky – So Much More Than Cedar Point
- Sandusky: Where to Eat in Sandusky, Ohio
Pennsylvania
- Allentown: Eating All the Things at the Downtown Allentown Market
- Bethlehem: History and Tours in Bethlehem, PA
- Easton: Crayola Experience
- Gettysburg: Bringing the Battle of Gettysburg to Life with Augmented Reality
- Gettysburg: Insite Gettsyburg iPad Tour
- Hershey/Harrisburg: 13 Things to do in Hershey/Harrisburg
- Hershey/Harrisburg: Where to Eat in Hershey/Harrisburg
- Hershey/Harrisburg: 5 Fantastic Wineries in Hershey/Harrisburg
- Hershey: The Sweet Hershey Lodge in Hershey, PA
- Hershey: Hershey Sweet Lights Holiday Drive-Through
- Lancaster: Turkey Hill Experience: Make Your Own Ice Cream near Lancaster
- Lancaster: Things to do in Lancaster, PA
- New Paris, PA: Defy Gravity at Gravity Hill
- Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh’s Duquesne Incline
- Pittsburgh: Visiting the Phipps Conservatory in Pittsburgh
- Raystown Lake: Fireplace Getaways and Things to do in Raystown Lake
- Strasburg: Railroads and Model Trains in Strasburg
- Upper Black Eddy: Ten Things To Do in NJ That Aren’t On The Shore
- Washington Crossing: A Salute to George Washington
South Dakota
- Sioux Falls: 8 Places That Educate and Entertain in Sioux Falls
Texas
Utah
- Deer Valley: Why Deer Valley Ski Resort is Like Disney on Snow
- Eden: An Intro to Powder Mountain Ski Resort in Utah
- Eden: Cat Skiing at Powder Mountain: When Adventure Goes Awry
- Huntsville: Burgers & Beer at Utah’s Oldest Bar – The Shooting Star Saloon
- Midway: Winter Magic at Ice Castles
- Moab: Ghostly Goodness at Jeffrey’s Steakhouse
Vermont
- Bolton Valley: Bolton Valley Ski Resorts’s Old School Vibe
- Smugglers’ Notch: Snowshoeing and Maple Sugaring at Smugglers’ Notch Resort
- Stowe: Top-Notch Stay at Stowe Mountain Lodge
Virginia
- Charlottesville: Instant Itinerary: Things to Do in Charlottesville, VA
- Williamsburg: Ghost Tours Offer Creepy Stories, Travel Memories
- Williamsburg: RevQuest Offers Intrigue for the Whole Family in Colonial Williamsburg
- Williamsburg: A Day in Colonial Williamsburg
- Wintergreen: Mountain-Top Winter Fun at Wintergreen Resort
West Virginia
Wyoming
- Devils Tower: Enjoying the Great Outdoors at Devils Tower
- Yellowstone: Experiencing the Primordial Soup at Yellowstone National Park
Entertainment
- What Order Should You Watch the Marvel Netflix Series?
- Best Order to Watch the Marvel Movies Through 2019
- Best Shows to Watch on Netflix With Your Teen
- The Correct Order to Watch the Star Wars Movies
Road Trips
- JUCY RV Review: Everything You Need to Know
- How to Plan a Family Road Trip: Planning an Itinerary
- How to Plan a Family Road Trip: Packing and Safety
- How to Plan a Family Road Trip: Car Games
- Best Road Trip Apps, Books, & Games
More Travel Tips
- How to Choose a Ski Resort to Match Your Skiing Personality
- Travel Channel’s 2015 Best Road Trips (Panel of Advisors)
- The Definitive Guide to Doing Laundry on Vacation
- Essential Oil Blends Inspired by Travel
- Best Kids Ski Free Programs in the U.S.
- Tips for Eating Healthy on a Ski Vacation
- Top Six Things that Suck About Skiing With Kids
- Love and Guns: Fire Up Date Night
- How to Use Ski Bum Lingo
- My Family’s Epic American Road Trip (featured on Globetotting.com)
- Destination Running Races Combine Fitness and Travel
