When I tell people about my experience visiting Bonaire, nine times out of 10 I’ll be received with a quizzical expression and a polite, “Where?” Bonaire is a small Dutch island in the Caribbean just 50 miles off the coast of Venezuela. Despite not being well-known outside of scuba diving circles – if you’re a…
If you’re in Texas or traveling to or through Texas this summer, here are the best Texas beaches for family vacations. Important to note: Texas is so warm that going to the beach is comfortable much of the year, although you’ll find more robust beach amenities, like concessions, lifeguards, and chair/umbrella rental, in summer. Texas…
I recently traveled to British Columbia’s Chilcotin Coast, and this was, without a doubt, the coldest I’ve ever been in my life. Here’s how I got there from Texas, what I packed, and why the destination is worth considering in the winter. Getting to Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Starting from the United States, flying into Vancouver…
Calling all Potterheads – here’s a new way to enjoy the magic of the Wizarding World. Here’s everything you need to know about the Harry Potter Forbidden Forest Experience Austin, but don’t sleep on this one. This experience is only in town for a limited time. Harry Potter Forbidden Forest Experience Austin – Everything You…
Located in the Texas High Plains region, Lubbock might not be on the average traveler’s radar but, like most smaller cities in Texas, it’s A., worth going to, and B., will surprise you. The appeal of traveling to Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, and Houston is probably always going to be constant but taking the time…
The area around Canyon Texas, near Amarillo, is one of my favorite places on Earth. I travel often and I’m fortunate to have seen a lot of the world so I try not to throw around phrases like “My favorite” and “The best” but this area of the country is what I think of first…
If you’re looking for an experience chock full of family fun and outdoor adventure, check out Adventures on the Gorge. Located in West Virginia near the US’s newest National Park, New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, this outdoor-focused resort has everything you need for a great active vacation. Adventures on the Gorge – Everything…
Volcano Bay is my favorite water park EVER. I try not to throw around terms like “favorite” and “the best” but out of all the water parks I’ve visited with my family, Volcano Bay, at Universal Orlando Resort, is my very favorite. Volcano Bay Tips You can use to plan your trip Volcano Bay is…
Two thousand people visit Yellowstone National Park every summer. Spectacular hiking trails, waterfalls, the most famous of all geysers, the iconic Old Faithful shooting boiling underground water 184 feet in the air, and plentiful opportunities to observe wildlife, including the United States’ largest buffalo herd, wolves, and grizzly bears. However, several recent actions by visitors…
Branson, Missouri, is best known for live music and family fun. The seemingly endless entertainment district on Missouri Highway 76 has a show to suit every musical taste, along with sidesplitting comedy performances, and is dotted with family fun parks with go-karts and miniature golf. Paired with the backdrop of the Ozark Mountains, Branson has…