Travel with Children
Rocky Gap Casino Resort
You have probably heard that line about the three most important things to consider when choosing real estate are location, location, and wait for it location. Rocky Gap Casino Resort is a prime example of a lovely resort offering a host of amenities which also happens to be in one of most beautiful locations we have ever visited. … Continue reading
Pin ItLovely Turf Valley
We didn’t really know what to expect from Maryland. Our route to Rhode Island and our Islands of New England cruise with Blount Small Ship Adventures went through Maryland and, because we like to travel leisurely when we are on car trips and because like to stop at lovely, interesting, local hotels and resorts, … Continue reading
Pin ItKid Heaven – Blue Harbor Resort
I could write a lot of different stories about the fabulous Blue Harbor Resort. About the astonishingly beautiful resort itself, about the amazing locale, about the wonderful food and the perfectly beautiful accommodations, about the totally relaxing spa. But this story is about him. This boy. This wonderful, sweet boy. Our perfect grandson. The reason for … Continue reading
Pin ItFamily Friendly Little Sister Resort in Door County, Wisconsin
You would never know the Little Sister Resort is there if not for the sign and your trusty GPS. Tucked away in the woods bordering Little Sister Bay and hidden from the road, this charming little family friendly location was the perfect place for us during a summer visit to Door County, Wisconsin. … Continue reading
Pin ItPhoto Friday: Glass Sculptures in the Missouri Botanical Garden
The Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis is absolutely incredible. Filled with a huge assortment of flowers, trees, fountains, and sculptures, it is well worth a visit. Tom got this shot of some of the gorgeous glass sculptures. Pin It
Pin ItPhoto Friday: Gazelle Reaching in St. Louis Zoo
The St. Louis Zoo is one of the few in the world that are completely free. We spent an afternoon there and Tom got this shot of a gazelle trying to get that perfect bite. Pin It
Pin ItSearching for Snow: The Grand Geneva Resort
The Great Snow Trip of 2014 began with the vague thought that it might be nice to go somewhere for my birthday on January 20. Somewhere different. Somewhere that Tom would like which meant…somewhere with snow. So I looked north. North to Wisconsin and Michigan where they had substantially more snow than we did – … Continue reading
Pin ItParadise Adventures in Panama City Beach
We are all about the beach when we take a beach vacation and our visit to Panama City Beach was no exception. The soft, sugar-white sand and gorgeous aquamarine water of this coast along the Gulf of Mexico are truly some of the most beautiful of any beach I have lounged upon. But sometimes – … Continue reading
Pin ItPanama City Beach for Families
Panama City Beach, situated along the beautiful Emerald Coast of Florida with sparkling white sand and gorgeous Caribbean colored water, used to be the destination of choice for spring break for college students. It still is, but after spending a week there this summer with my grown daughter and seven-year old grandson, I can assure … Continue reading
Pin ItFamily Getaway to the High Hampton Inn
The High Hampton Inn is closed right now for the season. Snow blankets the Blue Ridge Mountains of Cashiers, North Carolina and this wonderful family resort is tucked in snugly for the winter. But come April, this lovely location will welcome all the families who have been returning for visits over the decades. I spent a … Continue reading
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