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Music lovers, musicians, and anyone wanting a unique museum experience should plan a trip to the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix, Arizona. Former Target Chief Executive, Robert J. Ulrich, was inspired to found the museum after experiencing the musical instruments museum … Read more
Like a scene out of a movie, I climbed onto the back of Snickers, my gentle brown horse, and trotted off through the Arizona desert past rattlesnakes and prickly cacti accompanied by our own real live cattle dog. This horseback riding in … Read more
It’s real, I told you it was. And now I have pictures to prove it – Monsters University does exist! I’ve been there. I walked through the wrought iron gates and onto the campus lawns of Monsters University located inside – … Read more
TripAdvisor readers voted Horseshoe Bay Beach the 8th most beautiful beach in the world, and the 3rd best beach in the Caribbean. Popular with tourists and famous for its horseshoe shape and pink colored sand, Horseshoe Bay in Bermuda is located … Read more
With a restaurant named Salty Sow, your mouth probably waters as you imagine bacon served a thousand different ways, but there’s a lot more to this farmhouse inspired restaurant than just pork. You can definitely feel the southern influence in … Read more
Sometimes life gets so busy that we have to learn to slow down, spend time with family, and really enjoy nature. On a recent visit to the San Antonio Zoo, Whistler and I spent the day bonding and exploring, while … Read more
When the San Antonio Zoo opened in 1914, they didn’t have many animals. From a few deer, elk, buffalo, monkeys and four bears, today the zoo is home to over 9,000 animals and 750 species. They were one of … Read more
By now, most of you probably know, I often spend more time in airports and hotels than I do at home, because I love to travel! So it’s only natural that I’d partner with my good friend Kas of Southern Bella’s … Read more
Last week my family and I attended the 2013 Kia Classic LPGA, held at the beautiful Park Hyatt Aviara Resort in Carlsbad, California. The Fourth Year of the Kia Classic featured a 72 hole course in an absolutely gorgeous setting. … Read more
A historic, world-renowned hotel located in the heart of San Diego, the Hotel del Coronado has been artfully restored and renovated throughout the years while still maintaining its original timeless beauty. One of the things that makes the Hotel del … Read more
Is There Really a Wild Animal Safari in Texas? Yes, Yes there is! Do your kids love animals? If you’re in Texas, you’re in luck – and you won’t even need your passport to go on an amazing african style safari … Read more
Wonder how a animated film is created? On a recent press trip provided by 20th Century Fox and DreamWorks Animation a group of bloggers were invited to learn about the process. We started with a guided tour around the DreamWorks Animation Studio … Read more
The great outdoors in Florida can be a little scary, between the alligators, super sized snakes, and the humongous mosquitoes. So, when you’re ready to explore the Everglades, its better to turn to an expert for wild florida airboat rides … Read more
Have you ever seen something so crazy, you have a hard time believing it? Today, I saw a White House Ghost – the Abraham Lincoln ghost to be exact. Or was it just something else? I’ll let you guys decide. … Read more
Scottsdale is known as the “West’s Most Western Town,” immersed in Native American culture and Wild West lore. I don’t know what you look for when it comes to location in a hotel, but the W Scottsdale is in the center … Read more
How many of you have dreamed of chocolate? Now, how many of you after watching “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory”, wished/dreamed it really existed? Kind of a no brainer, right? Well, good news, you can visit Chocolate Kingdom in Kissimmee, FL and … Read more