The #1 most common question asked, by those ready to take on Key West is undoubtedly, “Where is the best place to stay?”. With good reason. This southernmost island in the continental USA may only be 4 miles long by 3 miles wide, but there are boundless options for travelers when choosing accommodations. The first […]
Last year in August, we took the kids and my mother-in-law for an end-of-summer beach vacation to Pensacola Beach. We stayed at a fantastic condo on Gulf Breeze Island and we had amazing views out every window. (If you want more info about the condo we rented, e-mail me for more details and I’ll send […]
There are a few things in life that I know to be of concrete truth. Politicians are liars, there is no love like a mama’s love and Florida is God’s favorite state. Plain and simple. The evidence is in the many, many beaches that this beautiful state was blessed with on both sides! With the […]
Our fourth day on the island. Our final day on the island. I always feel a little melancholy on the last day of vacation because I know the end is near and I never want my vacations to end. Sunday was our fourth day and it started with a gentle sunrise and a cup of […]
We woke up, intentionally, bright and early, day three on the island. We managed to get up before the sun peaked over the horizon and ate our blueberry muffins, purchased the day before from the Anna Maria General Store (read more about the general store from Day #2, here) on the screened in porch of […]
After a restful night of sleep and a long overdue morning of sleeping in (you know, the three kids and all), Robby and I woke to a beautiful, sunny, Anna Maria morning. We made a pot of coffee in our Tarpon Treehouse kitchen, threw on some lounge clothes, and enjoyed our morning cup of joe […]
It’s no secret that I love to travel. My husband jokes that I start planning my next vacation when I go on vacation, and it’s hard to argue that because well…. it’s kind of true! It always gives me something to look forward to. We did go to Key West in October right after Hurricane […]
We have three children. They range in ages from 6 years old, 4 years old, and 1 year. Do you know what that means? I’ll tell you what that means….. We never get any time alone anymore. Like, ever. As dear to me as my children are, I can’t help but crave some down time […]
Hiking…. Hiking with small kids…. One of those sounds like a great thing to do in Colorado and one sounds like a death sentence? Right? Just a few weeks ago I had the absolute pleasure of going out to Colorado to not only see my beautiful sister tie the knot but also to spend […]
As most of you know, several weeks ago I ventured to the Big Easy to attend a conference for work. I was more than happy to go as I not only love learning but also love seeing new places. And surprisingly enough, out of all the places in the South I’ve been, NOLA wasn’t one […]
Last week, I had the pleasure of traveling to New Orleans to attend a conference for work. I did not, however, have the pleasure of waking up at 2:30am on Monday to get myself to the airport for my flight. Ugh. I had never been to New Orleans and absolutely adore “The South” so I […]
If you’ve read into my blog much at all, you’ll easily see that I’m just a little obsessed with Key West. We just got back from our fourth trip, so prepare yourself for another round of endless Key West posts;-) Don’t say I didn’t warn you…… Our first night on the island, we got in super […]
For anybody who’s perused through my blog and seen past posts, you’ve noticed that I’m just a little obsessed with Key West, FL. We just got back from our third trip last month and every time I go, I’m reminded all over again just why I love that tiny, southernmost US island. I really don’t […]
How did our world ever come to this? Charging fees for our checked in bags?!?! It’s atrocious but I definitely don’t see it going away. So the world of travelers is just going to have to get used to it. We just returned from our much anticipated trip to Key West several weeks ago. I […]
Congratulations!!!! You’re traveling to Key West. You’re about to embark on a grand adventure of sun and sea and the biggest party in the US. Listen, I’m here to help you on your journey. The hubs and I rented hotels during our prior trips to the United States’ Southernmost Island but this trip around, we’ve opted to rent […]
A couple months ago, the hubs and I were privileged enough to enjoy an adult-only weekend getaway to Honky Tonk City, a former residence of ours. While it proved difficult (we always forget this part) to leave behind the kiddos, it allowed for some much needed couple-bonding time and relaxation without the worry and stress of […]
Several weeks ago, I had an old friend ask me for some travel advice. Him and his fam were driving to Florida but planned on stopping in the country music capital, Nashville, for a night. He wanted to know some good things to do for a family-friendly, Nashville vacay. When Robby and I lived there, […]
I have had Key West on my mind lately. With all the horrible weather Missouri keeps throwing at us, I find myself daydreaming about one of my favorite spots in America. I get moody when the weather is cold and dreary. Just like it’s been most of this year. We continue to get little teasers […]
Okay. I’ve told you about the majesty of the Opryland Hotel. I’ve detailed the beautiful atriums, the entertaining water shows, the comfy bed, the fancy room….. I just don’t think I’d be doing justice to the purpose of my blog if I didn’t tell you about all the times I wanted to yell at the […]
My dear, sweet husband is a man of routine. It’s unusual for him to stray from his everyday ordinary rituals. It made me very proud of him to suggest (Friday afternoon, none the less) that we make a quick getaway and head for the country music capital, Nashville, for the weekend. We have a […]
