Built in 1886, the Crescent didn’t start out as American’s Most Haunted Hotel. Its journey from a hotel to a women’s college to a cancer hospital and eventually back to a hotel provides an engaging historical framework for visitors. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker hoping to capture a ghost with your camera or honeymooners there for …
Gulf Shores is one of our family’s favorite vacation spots. We’ve been at least six times and haven’t even scratched the surface of all the things to do in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. I blame this on the beautiful beaches that beckon us to never leave. Below are 10 things to do in Gulf …
The Yard Milkshake Bar is one of Gulf Shores‘ latest claims to fame. The beautiful white beaches have been enjoyed by Alabamians for decades and now there’s another beautiful thing to look forward to on a vacation to Gulf Shores: The Yard Milkshakes! See what I mean? Gorgeous. The Yard Milkshakes Bring your sweet tooth …
Summer is almost here and if you’re looking for a family-friendly place to relax over the school break, you’ll want to check out Navarre Beach for sure. When it comes to panhandle beaches, Navarre falls somewhere on the spectrum between the seclusion of destinations like Cape San Blas and the bustle of Panama City Beach. …
Gatlinburg is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Tennessee, and for good reason. Gatlinburg, TN offers everything from Appalachian Trail hiking to the most beloved aquarium in the USA. With so many activities to choose from how do you narrow down your itinerary, especially if you only have a weekend to enjoy this …
In addition to being one of the most beautiful beaches on the Gulf Coast (sorry, not sorry, that I’m partial to the sugar-white beaches of the Gulf Coast) Navarre Beach restaurants are some of the top in the state of Florida. Let’s take a look at the few I got to taste-test and you can …
My running buddy who also happens to be one of Gus’ teachers (and is equally patient with us both) invited me to accompany her on her morning run today. “Meet me at the Big A,” Sandy said. “I’ve been wanting to run behind there but don’t want to go by myself.” Cool. It’s always best …
Fall has arrived in the Smoky Mountains and Dollywood is celebrating through the end of October with their annual Harvest Festival. My friend Leslie and I got to experience everything Dollywood’s Harvest Festival has to offer from the food, music, and crafts to Great Pumpkin Luminights. Here’s what to expect on your trip to Dollywood …
We’ve made so many fantastic family memories at Great Wolf Lodge, Lagrange. On this trip, we made even more plus added some cousins into the fun! Great Wolf Lodge is the perfect place for multi-generation vacations and family travel. We’re glad our kids made memories with their cousins that will last through adulthood. The first …
My dad and I both love to SCUBA dive (it must be genetic.). Thanks to Panama City Dive Center and Jarrod from Manticore Diving, we were able to get our NAUI Advanced Scuba Diver certification together which was really special. SCUBA diving Panama City Beach is a lot of fun and suitable for divers will …