Orlando, FL

Orlando, located in one of my favorite areas...probably because it is close to my home town-which I am very homesick for! None-the-less, you will find a lot to do in and around Orlando.

The Lexington is a good place for business travelers, not my choice for families with kids though.

Simi Valley, CA

When in the valley there is much to do and the scenery is breath taking. Whether your thing is hiking or museum hoping, we found plenty of things to do...

The history buff will enjoy the Ronald W. Reagan Museum

Vacation Rentals-ALL OVER THE PLACE

I love to travel, moving place to place, and I love to do it via campgrounds some times. We have found some pretty phenomenal campgrounds and vacation rental cabins around the US... as well as some not to great ones. I will list them all as quickly as possible. It's almost camping time.

The Catskill Mountain Vacation Rentals should come with a warning label...you will not want to leave!

Jellystone Campground, Indian River, MI is the perfect place when camping with kids. Everything here from tent rentals, trailer rental to cabin rentals.

Here is a great selection of RV Park vacation cabins

Chicago, IL

Chicago...the windy city. I love this exciting city. I found a lot of really neat things to do, and as usual, most of them are free!

First things, first though...gotta' talk about the Riverboat Gambling Casinos

Las Vegas, NV

I could talk all night about the city that never sleeps! I know why it never sleeps now. Our first trip to Vegas was in the summer. We found the best thing to do was to sleep during the day and head out at night. Much cooler and definitely much prettier at night. Found a lot of really cool stuff to do. Most without spending any money. Good thing too, with all the casinos and restaurants...

Start out with the Free Shows in Las Vegas

Denver, Colorado

Where to go, where to stay and what to do in the mile high city.

Red Lion Hotel, Downtown Denver
Adagio Bed and Breakfast...love this place!
Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge Denver's own natural preserve

Washington, DC

A visit to Washington, DC is one you will never forget. As the keeper of the majority of our young country's history, there are museums as well as government buildings open to the public. The majority of these places are free to visit. However, plan ahead, or you will miss something...

Washington, DC Dining Guide, because you've gotta' eat :)

We really enjoyed the Smithsonian Folklife Festival


Will have a lot more to add....check back...I am typing as fast as I can!

MEDIEVAL FAIRS

Quoting the Gainesville, Florida, Renaissance Festival website, "...once a year a magical event awakens fairytales of long ago. Tucked away in the enchanted forest of the Alachua County Fairgrounds lies the medieval wonderland of Hoggetowne."

For a trip back in time to the days of King Arthur, lovers of Medieval lore will love the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire: Annual Renaissance Fair in Gainesville, Florida

NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN WINTER FESTIVALS

First, they happen in northern Michigan, in the winter. To add to the fun, they are held outside, in the cold snow, and on the best years, there is a lot of it!


The Houghton Lake Tip Up Town Festival is known to all as a really large crowd of really crazy people having really crazy fun!

What the heck is Outhouse Racing??? Don't know? They do it in Northern Michigan....

SPRING BREAK HINTS

Here you will finds a few tips that will help you have a safe, and unforgettable SPRING BREAK!

SPRING BREAK FOR BEGINNERS

SPRING BREAK IDEAS

Spring Break is just around the corner. A little research can save a lot of money and assure you have a great time....

ACAPULCO
JAMAICA
MAZATLAN

RV PARK CABINS

Yes...you can still camp without a camper! Many parks offer cabin rentals. You can find any sort of cabin, from a rustic one room squatter's cabin, to an 8 bedroom luxurious retreat. here are some great finds...

RV PARK VACATION CABINS

TOP 10 RESTAURANTS IN KEY WEST, FL

These are my dining favorites in Key West. Come hungry, and don't leave without tasting the Key Lime Pie!

Top 10 Restaurants In The Florida Keys

KEY WEST, FLORIDA - FREE THINGS TO DO

Key West is a great place to visit. The laid back feeling settles in quickly and you find yourself never wanting to leave. A week of exploring revealed a lot of "secrets". I will share them with you by category...

FREE THINGS TO DO IN KEY WEST, FLORIDA

LINKS & IMPORTANT TIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVELERS

I put together a short list of must-do's for those of you who will be doing some international travel. Take a few minutes and make sure you have these things covered. You will want to remember the things you did...not the things you didn't!

IMPORTANT INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL GOTTA' DO'S

Boyne Falls, MI - BOYNE MOUNTAIN LODGING

Whether up for skiing, golfing, boating, or just relaxing, this is a great area. With tons of things to do, you will need a nice place to stay. Here you will find reviews of several different options for Boyne Falls, MI - Boyne Mountain Ski/Golf resort.

HEMLOCK & RAMSHEAD - OLDER, BUT NICE

CREEKSIDE CONDOMINIUMS - MY PERSONAL FAVORITE, NEW AND VERY NICE

CLOCK TOWER LODGE-ORIGINAL LODGE-OLDEST BUILDING-GREAT FOR TRAVELERS ON A BUDGET

DISCIPLES VILLAGE CONDOMINIUM - ANOTHER NEW, VERY NICE PROPERTY

INDOOR WATER PARKS - WILLIAMSBURG & BOYNE FALLS

We love to swim, and the weather is not always ideal for running around in a swimsuit. Indoor water parks are fast growing in popularity and we have found a few really nice ones along the way. We also found some that we not quite so good. We also found a couple that made you forget you are inside!
Grab a cup of coffee and lets talk water park...

Williamsburg, VA - Great Wolf Lodge Indoor Water Park
Boyne Falls, MI - Avalanche Bay - Mountain Grand Lodge- Indoor Water Park