Plantations used to be everywhere in the south and that included the Charleston area. What is now known as the Charleston Tea Garden used to be known as the Pinehurst Tea Plantation up in Summerville. The tea from that plantation grew from 1888 until 1915. Upon the death of the owner, Dr. Charles Shepard, the […]

Savannah’s River Walk is located alongside the Savannah River. The street that you will find yourself walking on is called River Street. But there is also a promenade area that is between the cobblestone street and the river. Old cotton warehouses line River Street. They have now been turned into shops, pubs, restaurants, and art […]

The Charleston City Market is one of the oldest public markets in the country. You will find this market with more than three hundred vendors within the heart of this fabulous city. There are actually two different types of markets. They are the day market and the night market. The day market is open every […]

Where else can you enjoy the exhilaration of whitewater rafting while also taking in some of the most stunning scenery in the United States? Forests, mountains, and a variety of wildlife make whitewater rafting on the Snake River a must for visitors to the Grand Tetons. The river goes past the Tetons. It travels all […]

Grand Teton National Park boasts 310,000 acres of lush valley floors, mountain meadows, alpine lakes and the rising peaks of the Grand Teton Mountain Range. Located just north of Jackson, Wyoming, Grand Teton National Park has a diverse and long-standing history. That history includes human use from more than 11,000 years ago. Nomadic Indians, American […]

Jackson Lake is one of the lakes that you will find within the Grand Teton National Park, which is partially in Wyoming. This is a natural lake that was formed when the Jackson Lake Dam was constructed back in 1911. The dam has been expanded since that time. The lake was even completely rebuilt in […]

Cruises in Alaska are so much fun, especially for family vacations! However, as you are thinking about your cruise in Alaska, you must decide whether a big ship or a small ship is best. Every family seems to have its own preference. And if you have never experienced one option over the other, you may […]

When the calendar flips to December, it’s time to get the tree up or menorah out, the cookies baked and ready to eat and share, plan out the holiday concert schedule, and finalize the sleeping arrangements for everyone coming home for Christmas. For many of my clients, the desire to escape all the hassle of […]

Have you ever tried Fly Fishing? Are you looking for a family vacation in Oregon? Traveling to the Umpqua River in Oregon will allow you to conquer specific challenges like fly fishing. There are even more things to do in this area though, so you can easily fill a few days for a family getaway […]

As a family travel expert, I am passionate about creating all-inclusive national park vacations for busy families.  I have teamed up with companies that have earned top honors for creating the best national park vacations for over 25 years. Over that time, I’ve learned a few things about planning all-inclusive adventure vacations at our national […]