As I mentioned last week, my husband and I had the chance to travel to Barbados to celebrate our anniversary. We are back now (sadly!) but we came home with many wonderful memories of our stay at Sandals Royal Barbados. We loved every minute of our visit there last week, and rather than tell you about it, I thought it would be more fun to show you some of what made our visit so special and memorable. Read more
There’s no question that a vacation on one of the beautiful Caribbean islands is what many folks dream of for a winter/spring getaway. Who wouldn’t love the chance to escape the cold, ice, and snow, and enjoy some time enjoying the sun, sand, and surf?
One of the most-visited islands of the Caribbean is St. Lucia, and today we are going to explore what makes this island paradise just so special. Read more
While it may seem strange to be thinking about winter/spring break travel when fall has literally just begun, the truth is that this is the perfect time to start planning that warm-weather-getaway. Because once the cold winds start to blow, and you’re surrounded by mounds of snow and ice, you’ll want that getaway – and so will everyone else! Planning ahead now will give you the most choices, and best prices – so while you’re drinking that pumpkin spice latter, let’s chat today about one of the most popular destinations to visit in the Caribbean, Jamaica!
Jamaica is a beautiful island to visit, with everything from miles of white sand beach to lush jungles and waterfalls, as well as many great resorts suitable to a variety of budgets. It’s the perfect destination for a winter/spring break getaway, and with many well-priced flights, it’s also one of the most affordable Caribbean islands.
If you’re thinking of making a visit to this lovely island (and you really should), here are a few things you may not know about Jamaica if you’re visiting for the first time! Read more
Once upon a time, there was a little Food and Wine Festival at EPCOT that was held each fall for a few weeks in October and November – and it was fun and delicious. So the folks at Disney who make these decisions realized that, hey, food (and drink) is HUGELY popular at EPCOT, and as the years passed, this festival grew longer until this year, it began in July and will end in November. (That’s 129 days if you don’t want to do the math.)
Of course, it was inevitable – seeing how much people LOVE to eat – that a few food booths (called “Outdoor Kitchens”) were added to the Flower and Garden Festival held each spring, and guess what? The food was a big hit, so each year more food booths were added to this festival, and it was also extended, this year until early July.
Not to be outdone – because nothing says “Holiday Season” better than eating (and drinking) – food booths (called “Holiday Kitchens”) – including desserts and COOKIES – were eventually added to EPCOT’s Festival of Holidays, allowing Guests to eat (and drink) all sorts of international holiday goodies.
With these 3 favorite festivals now featuring (lots of) food, Disney eventually realized that those post-holiday/pre-spring months in winter needed food too. And so the International Festival of the Arts in January and February, which celebrates all the arts – including the culinary arts – debuted. Read more
When it comes to a vacation that blends experiences in history, art, music, and food, it’s hard to top a river cruise. Especially one that is leisurely sailing down the Danube River. If you’ve dreamed of exploring one of Europe’s most beautiful regions, a river cruise is the perfect way to do so! Read more