Life Between Vacations
Living life one vacation at a time.....
The Hidden Gatlinburg Gem
I’ll be honest, I’m a bit reluctant to share this secret with you. After all, when people start discovering this cabin, I may never be able to book it again. Yes it’s that fantastic! Let me begin with how I found this cabin and then I’ll give you the details on this magnificent destination. About… read more »
Nottoway Plantation Resort and Spa
Where Old World Charm Meets Modern Day Amenities A couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of visiting Nottoway plantation for a friend’s wedding. Having been there nearly ten years ago, I had an idea of what the grounds and the home itself looked like. Let me begin by saying that if you haven’t… read more »
Disney’s Boardwalk Inn
So you’ve picked out the destination, you know you are headed to Disney World, now all you need to do is choose a place to stay. Um…..where do I start?? With so many choices of on-property resorts it can be difficult choosing the hotel that best suits your needs. When we first began looking we… read more »
2012 Disney Prices
It’s official, Disney World has released their prices for the 2012 year. I just checked today 7/26/11, and package prices including magic your way dining, tickets and rooms are available for booking. Please visit their website http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/ to plan next year’s magical vacation today! *Please note that I am not affiliated with Disney World or… read more »
Indulge Twenty Four/Seven at City Diner
When you first come to New Orleans you might be overwhelmed with the number of choices of restaurants. Not to sound boastful, but we pride ourselves on serving the best cuisine around. You’ll notice that in every hospitality advertisement for the New Orleans area, a seafood dish is always included in the video… read more »
Are we there Yet??
From the dawning age of road trips, parents have had to endure the calls from the backseat of children inquiring “Are we there yet?”. In today’s technologically advanced world, I often wonder how children would have survived road trips before Ipods and portable DVD players. How would they have managed to entertain themselves… read more »
Magical Carpenter Christmas
Ok so I’m probably a little late to the party on this one, but despite the fact that nearly three months have passed, I cannot go without blogging about a December trip I took to Biloxi. You know those few weeks prior to Christmas when there just isn’t enough time in the world to… read more »
The Language of Disney World
When we first began to plan our trip to Disney World, I couldn’t help but be confused. Everyone was telling me something different. Some people were suggesting we opt for the dining plan and others were telling me how to obtain fast passes. It had been 25 years since my last visit, so their information was… read more »
The Perfect Bag for any Trip
They say that preparation makes or breaks a vacation. If you don’t have the right bag to carry your essential travel items in, you’ll spend your day miserable and potentially with a bad backache! Before my recent Disney trip, I searched high and low for the perfect bag to bring into the park. I happened… read more »