On this Memorial Day, as we pause today to honor and remember those who have given their lives to defend our freedom, I am reminded of this quote from Walt Disney:
“I believe that this spiritual and intellectual freedom which we Americans enjoy is our greatest cultural blessing. Therefore, it seems to me, that the first duty of culture is to defend freedom and resist all tyranny.” Read more
Majestic mountains, misty valleys, meadows filled with wildflowers, all kinds of wildlife (deer, and elk and bears, oh my!), fun activities, and fascinating towns can all be found along the mountains that straddle eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina. Home to the tallest mountains on the east coast, there is a wealth of activities that can be found in the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains and nearby areas. Whether you are looking to ski, hike, bike, camp, fish, canoe, or just enjoy being in the great outdoors, you will find it in this region. Read more
Journey to the Caribbean islands when you visit Walt Disney World, at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. This moderate resort, located in the Epcot area – and not far from Disney’s Hollywood Studios – features a relaxed and colorful Caribbean theme that makes it a great choice for your Disney vacation! Read more
Say “learning” or “history” and many people’s eyes glaze over – and suggesting a vacation where you’d encounter both learning and history, may very well result in a distinct lack of enthusiasm. And yet, Williamsburg, Virginia, is consistently a popular vacation destination in the U.S. for families and that is simply because it’s fun (with the learning and history part thrown in). Let’s take a quick tour today to see why! Read more
One of my favorite moderate hotels at Walt Disney World is Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter. The smallest of the moderates, this resort, as the name implies, is themed like the French Quarter of New Orleans with lots of colorful Mardi Gras-style touches. French Quarter is also about a 10 minute walk (or a short boat ride) from its sister resort, Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside. Read more