Located south of Lake Ontario, Rochester, New York is known for attractions that center around learning and play - most notably the Strong National Museum of Play. First time visitors are blown away by the size of this museum and it's quite possible to spend a whole day, if not an entire weekend at The Strong. It's not as busy or fast paced as New York City and is New … [Read more...]
Good Eats: Kermit’s Key West Lime Shoppe in Key West, Florida
Our first port of call on our Halloween on the High Seas Disney Wonder cruise was Key West, Florida. We only had 5 hours here and decided very early on in the planning process that our top priority was to try Key Lime Pie - a dessert that originated here. The food highlight of our visit was Kermit's Key West Lime Shoppe. We got off the cruise ship shortly after breakfast … [Read more...]
Good Eats: Latte Art in Seattle
I've had my fair share of lattes - more so now that I am a parent of two very energetic children. Most days you will find me walking around town with one - it's the only way I can keep up with those two and keep the migraines at bay. When I travel, I make sure I know where the nearest coffee shop is too just so I can get my fix. Of course in Seattle (land of coffee in … [Read more...]
Baby Steps to Camping: Glamping in a Deluxe Cabin at KOA
Camping isn't my thing. It never really has been. A hotel or resort stay was usually part of my family's travel plans. We did rent a cottage several times but that's as outdoorsy as we got. When I met my husband in university he convinced me to try out traditional camping - you know with a tent and cooking over a fire pit for all three meals. I went two times and those trips … [Read more...]
Disney’s Pop Century Resort Review – 2 Adults, 2 Kids
Disney's Pop Century Resort is one of Walt Disney World's Value Resorts - the most affordable category of hotels owned by Disney. My family stayed here for 3 nights after our 4 night Bahamian cruise on the Disney Dream. RELATED READING: Guide to Disney World's Value Resorts - Are They Really Worth It? We chose Pop Century Resort because our mission after splurging on a … [Read more...]