Have you ever been to Animal Kingdom during a family vacation? If you haven’t, or even if you have, there are probably a few things you don’t know about this Disney Park. Animal Kingdom is the 4th theme park at Walt Disney World. It opened back in April of 1998. Since that time, tens of […]

Have you ever taken a family vacation in Mississippi? If you haven’t, you don’t know what you are missing. This state is where Elvis’ birthplace is located, as well as a museum dedicated to all things Elvis. You can relax with the kids at Biloxi Beach or Gulfport Beach. And don’t forget about taking a […]

Have you ever taken a family vacation in Indiana? The locals have a slowed-down version of living. Although, things get pretty active when the Indy 500 takes place. A family vacation in this state can include time in small towns or bustling cities. Add in the expansive countryside, sand dunes, labyrinths, and caves, and you […]

Did you know that National Pie Day is celebrated on January 23rd every year? This delicious day definitely deserves a little love. And maybe a road trip or family vacation to celebrate some of the best pies in different US destinations. If you have been craving a slice of pie (and who hasn’t!), it may […]

What are your first thoughts when you bite into a buttery and flaky croissant? Do you feel like you have finally reached that moment of peace and contentment? Do you at least feel like you have escaped the rest of the world? Whether or not that is the case, the one thing you probably do […]

Does your family love to indulge in candy occasionally? Maybe you like to enjoy a piece or two every once in a while. You probably even have a favorite candy you can’t live without. Today is National Candy Day. I thought I would go through and list all the favorite candies for each state. Maybe […]

Louisiana’s cities are full of fun, excitement, and wonder. On National Louisiana Day, I would like to share a little bit about this fascinating state. First, did you know it is a wonderful destination for family vacations? It is, thanks to the bustling streets of New Orleans, the history in Lafayette, and the sheer beauty […]

The Disney World theme parks are massive. You can easily walk miles upon miles at just one of them in a single day. It can be easy to be so focused on the walking that you waste time during your visit. Maybe you decide you want to rest in between each ride. Or you decide […]

Do you enjoy biting into a moist, frosting-covered chocolate cupcake? I know I am always ready to enjoy a cupcake or two. No matter what the flavor! That’s one of the reasons why I am more than ready to celebrate National Chocolate Cupcake Day. As a travel advisor and frequent traveler, I have managed to […]

Gumbo is a soup that became popular down in the state of Louisiana. So popular that it is now considered the state dish. If you haven’t tried gumbo yet, you don’t know what you are missing. This flavorful soup/stew is quite tasty. There are many different gumbo recipes on the internet that you can try. […]