Kings Island has always been on my theme park bucket list. Happily, the stars aligned on a recent trip to Cincinnati, Ohio, and Mr. Locke and I checked it out for my first time. Are there things I wish I would have known before I crossed the gates? You betcha. Here are 11 important tips for your first visit to Kings Island. Download the app Learn the Lay of the Park … [Read more...] about 11 Important Tips for Your First Visit to Kings Island
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Ohio’s Route 33 Brew Trail: A Road Trip of the Craft Brew Kind
The latest brew trail to ping our radar is the Route 33 Brew Trail in Central Ohio. With six breweries to start, and plenty of craft brews to choose from, we visited as many as possible in one day. The kicker? We asked the staff to choose the beer flights for us. Here's why you need to take a trip on the Trail. When you visit five craft breweries in one day and want to … [Read more...] about Ohio’s Route 33 Brew Trail: A Road Trip of the Craft Brew Kind
7 Easy Tips for Planning a Trip to Orlando on a Budget
Planning a trip to Orlando on a budget can be rough, I'm not going to lie. There are so many things to consider including, travel style and where to stay. Add in theme park tickets and dining and you're head will probably be spinning. Happily, I've been there, done that. Several times. Dozens of times, in fact. The easiest way to plan a trip to Orlando is learning from those … [Read more...] about 7 Easy Tips for Planning a Trip to Orlando on a Budget
5 Must-Visit Wineries in Geneva, Ohio
There's no denying the beauty of Geneva and Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio. Head to Northeast Ohio and you'll find some of the prettiest sunsets I've ever seen. But, if you can tear yourself away from the water (or run out of wine!), where should you visit to refill your glass? A recent trip to the area gave me the best of both worlds: sunsets and wineries. Here are five must-visit … [Read more...] about 5 Must-Visit Wineries in Geneva, Ohio
Where to Eat in Clearwater Beach, FL: The 6 Best Restaurants for Foodies
Sure, Clearwater Beach, FL, is known for its gorgeous sugar sand (if you've seen it, you know it's immaculate, too). It's also known for its picturesque sunsets that bring both locals and. visitors to the water's edge every night. But what about when you're hungry and want to know where to eat in Clearwater Beach? Furthermore, where do the locals eat? I took one for the team, … [Read more...] about Where to Eat in Clearwater Beach, FL: The 6 Best Restaurants for Foodies