Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando. For years, no, decades, my boys have been begging me to go. What can I say? They wore me down. And this lily-livered coward has a confession. With some strategic avoidance, I came to LOVE this annual monster-ous bash. By using this guide, I promise you can too. Wimps unite! Halloween Horror Nights With devilish outposts in Universal Orlando, Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Studios Singapore, and Universal Studios Japan, the demons come out to room every September through November. Though … [Read more...]

Eighteen summers. Eighteen spring breaks. That's all you are guaranteed with your children as you raise them. We've been soooooo fortunate in that our grown boys still eagerly travel with us, but we never take that for granted. Wise parents start the planning process early. (Is the womb too soon?) What are the top family travel destinations you hope to hit in those precious years? Our vacation pros will help make that decision easy! Top Family Travel Destinations Every family loves a good merry-go-round. Or pail and shovel. Or cultural … [Read more...]

My husband and I are in the booking window for our 30th wedding celebration. Having stayed through the years at The Ocean Club, Atlantis Paradise Island, and the Graycliff Hotel, I was excited to visit a new part of Nassau. "Research" took me to Cable Beach. Perhaps a Sandals Royal Bahamian getaway is in our future? ** I received a complimentary Day Pass to Sandals Royal Bahamian. Though this post was neither required nor expected, I am thrilled to share my honest impressions of this idyllic spot. This Five-Star resort immediately … [Read more...]