Ferris Wheel Long Beach California

Best Things To Do In Long Beach

Long Beach is a great day or weekend trip if you are in the L.A. area. Just half an hour away from downtown Los Angeles Long Beach feels light years away with it’s laid back atmosphere, beautiful ocean views and breathtaking sunsets.  Art, music, festivals and lots of dining, shopping and recreation options make this a … Read more

National Aquarium in Baltimore

Tips When Visiting the National Aquarium in Baltimore

My daughter loves animals so when we travel we always look for opportunities to learn and get close to nature, even if we are visiting a city.  On our recent trip to Washington D.C. we made a half day trip to Baltimore to visit the National Aquarium. Located in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor the National Aquarium … Read more

King Williams architecture San Antonio

San Antonio’s King William Historic District

As an architect I always look for interesting neighborhoods and historic architecture when I travel so when I heard about the King William historic district in San Antonio, Texas I knew that I had to visit it.    Located just a couple of miles south of downtown and bound by the San Antonio River the King … Read more

Owl

Exploring the Natural Beauty of the St Johns River

The St. Johns River is the longest river in Florida, spaning 310 miles it winds it’s way through twelve counties.  Often described as “lazy” the St Johns river has a flow rate of only 0.3 mph. Brimming with wildlife and natural beauty there is no better way to discover it’s secrets than traveling along this … Read more

Key West Express

Get Away To Key West Aboard The Key West Express

We visited the Florida Keys two years ago and although the drive across the overseas highway is truly beautiful this time around we where looking for a more convenient and quicker way to get there and boy did we find it!  We boarded the Key West express from Fort Myers Beach and in less than … Read more

Romantic Getaway at the Hyatt Key West Resort and Spa

The Hyatt Key West Resort and Spa is the perfect Oceanside retreat for an unforgettable getaway with your loved one.  The hotel offers gorgeous views of the Gulf of Mexico and as we found out it’s the ideal destination to unwind and reconnect with your better half. My husband and I had been planning this … Read more

Savannah Children's Museum

5 Things To Do In Savannah With Kids

I’ve wanted to visit Savannah ever since I was in college studying architecture.  As I saw pictures of this beautiful city I was instantly attracted to it for it’s history, it’s architecture and it’s southern charm.  But as we planned a family road trip this past summer I knew my kids where not going to … Read more