I’ve mentioned that I am a history buff, but you might not know that I am also a former school teacher. I love to teach (and learn)! So every opportunity I get to teach my kids something on a trip, I go for it! That is exactly why we booked this excursion, the Historic Juneau […]
Alaskan Cruise: Juneau floatplane excursion
Our ship, the Oosterdam, docked in Juneau, Alaska Our Holland America Alaskan cruise stopped at several ports of call. The first one was Juneau, Alaska, which is the capital of the state, in case you forgot that from your 4th grade Social Studies class. Speaking of Social Studies, we were traveling with our young children who […]
Disney Food at Epcot!
I LOVE Disney World! I also LOVE to eat! So needless to say, eating in Disney World is on my list of super awesome things to do. In the 10 or so times I have been to Disney, I have eaten at several of their restaurants. Many of my favorite are at Epcot, so that […]
Back in time at Cantigny Park
I have always loved history. In school it was my favorite subject and on all my travels I want to learn more about it. Reading about history is always a good option, but going to the places where the events occurred – even better. Unfortunately, most of those places are in ruins or long past […]
The Greenbrier Resort and Casino
The Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia is an icon in America’s hotels. So much history, so many celebrities, so much to see and do….if these walls could talk! In my last post, I talked about much of that, so in this one I want to focus on the newest part of the hotel, the casino. […]
The Greenbrier Resort and Spa
The front of the hotel I LOVE the Greenbrier! It has so many of the things I love rolled into one location: history, southern hospitality, beauty, relaxation and yummy food! I mean, how could you not love this place?! Let’s start with the history. The Greenbrier is an award-winning resort located in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. It is […]