Travel

The Mall of America was on my travel bucket list forever. Adult me isn’t really a mall person but there’s still a bit of mall-crazy teenage Jill living inside me. Even if you’re not going to shop, there’s a ton to do. We recently spent three days at the Mall of America and we only…

There’s good news this Veteran’s Day for active du and retired military: Universal Orlando Resort has announced the sale of their 2023 Military Freedom pass plus additional offers. If you’re in this category, this pass will allow families to visit Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure from 11/10/2022 through 12/24/2023, with limited blackout dates. …

While Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky doesn’t isn’t (and probably won’t ever be) as sought after as Yellowstone or Glacier but it’s definitely worth putting on your “parks to visit” radar. Here’s what I wish I’d known before I planned my visit to Mammoth Cave National Park.  What I wish I’d known before I…

St Landry Parish is located 28 miles from Lafayette. St Landry Parish is made up of two cities (Opelousas and Eunice) and a smattering of small towns and unincorporated villages, which adds some outside-the-big-city fun to your Louisiana travels. Visit St Landry Parish as a standalone destination or as a side trip from another city…

If Lafayette Louisiana is on your list of places to explore, here are some fun places to check out if you want to play “Cajun for a day.” Cajun for a day in Lafayette Louisiana I was the guest of Lafayette Travel for my “Cajun for a day” in Lafayette Louisiana See how the sausage…

If you think eating and drinking in Washington state is limited to salmon and Starbucks, have I got news for you. Washington’s Yakima Valley is a bread basket full of delicious produce and farm-to-table eateries. The Yakima Valley also enjoys 300+ days of sunshine annually, which smashes the gloomy, rainy Washington state stereotype. If you’re…