The popular saying is that ‘everything is bigger in Texas’. While that may not be universally true, I can tell you from experience that Christmas is bigger in Texas! Celebrating Christmas in Grapevine Texas is an unforgettable way to kick off the season – or to end it before the reality of school and work […]
Of Kids and Waterparks
Back before we had kids, my husband and I took his 11-year-old nephew on a road trip through South Dakota, Wyoming and Montana. We saw incredible sights… Devils Tower, Little Big Horn, Mount Rushmore, Wall Drug… but his favorite part of the trip? The hotel swimming pools. Really??? Doug and I were astounded and were […]
A Great Family Getaway in Grapevine, Texas
It’s likely you’ve not heard of Grapevine, Texas though, if you’ve ever flown into DFW airport, you’ve technically been there. This suburb of Dallas is home to fabulous family friendly resorts, kids friendly activities, and a historic downtown filled with scrumptious restaurants and unique shops. In short, it’s a great place for a fun family […]
Family Getaways at Gaylord Opryland
To wrap up 2012, I wanted to share my 10 most popular posts of the year. Post #9 is about one of my favorite hotels, the Gaylord Opryland in Nashville, Tennessee. Originally published on March 14, 2011, I believe this post got it’s popularity in 2012 due to the partnership between Gaylord Hotels and DreamWorks® […]
Sights from Gaylord Palms ICE featuring Shrek the Halls
Last week I left unseasonably warm Iowa and hopped a plane to Orlando with my girls. Our destination- the Gaylord Palms resort. Our plans- to play in snow and ICE. (Video tour of ICE below- including a ride down the ice slide!) But instead of bringing my husband along- he unfortunately had to work- we […]
A Better Guide for Family Resort Selection- FindTheBest.com
Summer is approaching, the kids are almost out of school, and you have yet to plan the family’s vacation. You know you want to book an all- inclusive resort with summer quickly approaching, but you are having trouble balancing your budget, the location, and everyone’s diverse vacation interests. Fortunately for you FindTheBest’s All-Inclusive Resorts Comparison […]
Soon You’ll See Your Favorite DreamWorks Characters at Gaylord Hotels and Resorts
Last week I was invited to attend a press conference at the fabulous Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville. I had spent a week at the Opryland in January and hadn’t heard a hint of anything so I was excited to attend. And the announcement was well worth the trip as an alliance was announced between […]
Staying at the Gaylord Opryland Resort with Kids
I recently returned to the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tennessee for the 2011 Blissdom Conference. After my stay last year I was looking forward to returning- and having my family join me! Doug and the girls drove down after the conference and we spent a couple days enjoying Nashville- and the Opryland Hotel. An […]
JW Marriott Hill Country Resort and Spa, San Antonio, TX
To say my family rarely stays at a resort is an understatement. We are very budget conscience and this type of stay would be something we would need to save a couple of years to do. About this time last year I purchased about a dozen raffle tickets to help some friends raise money to […]
The Boardwalk Inn: Coastal Elegance at Walt Disney World
I was treated to pure Disney luxury during my “5 stars to Mickey bars” weekend at Walt Disney World. My room at the Boardwalk Inn, a deluxe resort at Walt Disney World, was incredible. Decorated in tones of pale sunshine and crisp white linens, it felt fresh and clean. The view of the boardwalk from […]