I've had the pleasure of visiting Santa Claus, Indiana, during the heat of summer and it was a blast. There's something to be written about a city that prides itself by offering visitors a year-round Christmas experience. Then, of course, there's Holiday World and Splashin' Safari, its huge summer draw. But, what goes on when it's time for the winter holidays? In one word: … [Read more...] about 9 Jolly-Good Reasons to Visit the Santa Claus, IN Christmas Celebration
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How We Made an “Extended Stay” in Orlando, Florida: Extended Stay America Orlando
Here's the rub: when I book on-property Disney World resorts, I really think that the time frame is sufficient. Then the time comes to leave Orlando and we always make our plea to stay an extra couple of nights. Happily, Mr. Locke loves the area and its parks as much as I do, so the answer is happily yes. So, what do we do? We look for affordable, off-property options. Earlier … [Read more...] about How We Made an “Extended Stay” in Orlando, Florida: Extended Stay America Orlando
How to Pace Yourself at Central Florida Theme Parks: Must-Do Tips
#Advertisement I received compensation from Dr. Scholl’s® to write this post. All opinions are entirely my own. #CustomFitRelief #DrScholls Whether my family drove or flew to Central Florida, the second I saw those famous theme park gates I wanted to hit the ground running! After a couple of days, I started to think maybe that wasn't a good idea. At the end of the … [Read more...] about How to Pace Yourself at Central Florida Theme Parks: Must-Do Tips
How to Keep Your Cat Happy on Road Trips: 5 Successful Tips
If you have a pet cat and have taken it in the car, you can totally relate to what I'm about to tell you. I have several rescue kitties and they seem perfectly content in the back seat for about 30 seconds. After that, they're all about exploring, wailing, and making messes! But, with age and plenty of road trips under our belt, I've found easy ways to keep them comfortable and … [Read more...] about How to Keep Your Cat Happy on Road Trips: 5 Successful Tips
Off the Beaten Path Travel: Why Ruidoso, NM Is on my Bucket list
When it comes to traveling, I love off-the-beaten-path destinations. And this gal, used to a moderate climate, would rather visit destinations where I don't feel like I'm melting, you know? I recently discovered a good one, Ruidoso, New Mexico, and learned about just what makes it so fun for families, couples, solo travel -you name it. Here's why you need to consider a visit to … [Read more...] about Off the Beaten Path Travel: Why Ruidoso, NM Is on my Bucket list