Like a lot of Gen-Xers, my first memories of Milwaukee involve 1970s sitcoms. Known as Brew City for its history in beer making, Milwaukee was the backdrop for everyone’s favorite bottling plant workers, Laverne Difazio and Shirley Feeney, as well as the Happy Days crew. The major bottling plants have moved out of Milwaukee and…
I am not really a baker, y’all. I love cooking and creating new recipes but baking requires a level of patience that I’m usually lacking. I do have a sweet tooth, though, and my family likes having dessert a couple of times a week, so these toffee graham cracker cookies are a great “meet in…
Travel is definitely back but the price of flying is up. Here’s how to save on airfare. How to Save on Airfare and Snag the Best Flight Deals Not all of these tips on how to save on airfare will work for every traveler, all the time but this is a general overview of what…
According to Tourism Economics, Chattanooga and Hamilton County, Tennessee, saw over $1.5B in visitor spending in 2021, which ranked fifth out of the state’s 95 counties. This uptick in tourism revenue marked a 40% year-over-year increase, making Hamilton one of only 10 Tennessee counties to see that level of growth. Whether your summer vacation plans…
If you’re anticipating that European trip in 2024, here’s what you need to know now about ETIAS, the new Europe travel requirements that everyone has been talking about. New Europe Travel Requirements: What Americans Need To Know Now After the travel slowdown from 2020 through 2022, travel is picking up in a big way but…
I’ve been on 12 cruises and have three more booked over the next 18 months. Suffice to say, I think it’s a great way to vacation. Here are eight things I always do on a cruise. I’ve been on 12 Cruises. Here Are Eight Things I Always Do On A Cruise Plus, two things I…
If you’re reading this, you are probably getting ready to go on your first Disney Cruise or searching for tips on how to get ready for your first Disney Cruise. You may be researching and figuring out whether a Disney Cruise is right for you. You’ve come to the right place. I’ve been on seven…
I’ve been visiting Walt Disney World with my husband and two sons for eight years. We go, on average, once a year. Here are the 12 things I always do at Disney World, every single time. 12 Things I Always Do At Disney World As Disney Vacation Club members, we visit the parks often. While…
Tucked between the mountains of Southeast Tennessee, along the Tennessee River, Chattanooga is a small city with big offerings for spring and summer activities. Whether you make Chattanooga a road trip stop or fly in for a city break, this warm and friendly community has a fantastic mix of outdoor options, museums, and delicious food. Here…
IIf you’ve been pricing fall Caribbean cruises, you might have noticed that the deals are pretty sweet and substantially less than summer cruises on the same route. I have two words for you: hurricane season. While cruising during hurricane season probably isn’t as disaster-fraught as it sounds, go into your vacation planning with your eyes…