The Area of Bavaria

Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany Dena Selvey What we have found throughout our travels is that it is the off-the-beaten-path locations that tend to mean the most. Those are the locations that stick with you when you are back in your den reminiscing. Why? The culture. The people. The history. So, while it’s fantastic and…

London Calling

Note to the reader: The pictures in the blog are from 2015. Once my children see that I posted these pictures, I will be in hiding. History and culture can be the most fascinating part of a vacation. There’s nothing like coming back home and feeling like you’ve been to another world. In the States,…

Disney Sushi, Poke & Sandwiches

When you think of dining at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, most of us immediately think of ‘Ohana. Don’t get me wrong, ‘Ohana is delicious and filling, but an overlooked gem is the Kona Café next door on the second floor of the Great Ceremonial House at the Polynesian.   It’s true that a LOT of…

New Orleans – First Time Starter Trip

Let me start with saying that I’m not a New Orleans expert but I’ve been about 20 times and seen a fair amount of the city. A lot of people have it as a bucket list item for at least a “quick weekend”. So if you’ve never been, here’s a few things that I’ve shared…

WDW Resort Hunters

With over 25 Walt Disney World (WDW) Resort hotel locations to pick from, finding the right resort for you can be based on budget, location convenience, or theme. WDW has 3 different categories of resorts: Value, Moderate, and Deluxe. The amenities and room accommodations match the category of choice as well as closeness to the…

Bergen, Norway The City You Didn’t Know You Wanted to Visit

Travel is sometimes about relaxation. I love a good nap by the ocean as much as the next person. However, how many times can we go to the same beach or mountain destination? Travel is about adventure, learning other cultures, and finding an entire would that you’ve only heard about or seen on tv. Chances…

Grand Dining, Laid Back

The elegance of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is unmatched, you’re greeted by the Victorian theming of turn-of-the-century Florida at every turn. With many dining options from quick-service stops up to the award-winning Victoria & Albert’s, the Grand Floridian Café lands right in the middle. With a nice menu, attentive wait staff and just enough “fancy”…

Fine Dining, Unexpected

When it comes to fine dining at Walt Disney World, with a nice steak or seafood, many guests immediately think of Yachtsman Steakhouse or Le Cellier. To be honest, I can’t disagree. However, I’d like to add another option to your list. On our last visit, my wife and I made our first visit to…

Creating A True Disney Original

For years at Hollywood Studios, you could visit the Animation Academy where a Disney Artist would guide you through drawing a Disney character yourself. With the expansion of the park and redesign of some areas, it went away and that made me sad. But now it’s back and it’s brand new! The Animation Experience returned…

Princess Makeovers In A Truly Grand Setting

There’s a brand-new location for your young princess or young knight to have a true Royal Transformation during your Walt Disney World Vacation. The new location of Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is now open at the Grand Floridian Resort and it’s truly elegant, grand and stunning. This location is located on the second floor of the…