Christmas 2014: ICE! Extravaganza at Gaylord Opryland

Gaylord Opryland Resort’s 31st annual “A Country Christmas” is officially underway for the 2014 season. A festive ceremony ushered in the hotel’s two million sparkling lights for the Christmas season. With acres of decorations, dazzling shows and family-friendly activities, A Country Christmas has become a holiday destination for more than one million visitors. From the […]

Gaylord Hotels holds Christmas 2014 ICE! Extravaganza

There’s not much that will get this beach girl to willingly walk into a room full of ice with temperatures in the single digits. The one thing that will is when the location is a Gaylord hotel and the event is ICE! Plus, it gives me the chance to actually wear the cute, fur-trimmed boots […]

Disney Cruise Line: New Caribbean Cruising Destinations for 2016

My various versions of a “happy place” have just collided in a big tropical way. The fun and adventure of Walt Disney World and the tranquility and relaxation of crystal clear Caribbean waters … What could be better than that? Disney Cruise Line has just introduced two new Caribbean destinations – Tortola, capital of the […]

Loews Sapphire Falls Resort to open at Universal Orlando in 2016

The Caribbean is coming to Orlando. Universal Orlando, to be exact. I love a good theme, and if I can’t be in the actual Caribbean, staying somewhere that looks like the Caribbean is the next best thing. Being so close to the magic of Universal’s theme parks (which includes Harry Potter, Diagon Alley and Hogwarts) […]

The Sandals Foundation: New Programs and Partnerships

The Sandals Foundation, which is the philanthropic arm of Sandals Resorts International, celebrated its fifth anniversary with a visit to the annual Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Caribbean Week in New York earlier this year. Headquartered in Barbados, and with offices in New York and London, the main objective of the CTO is the development of […]

Win a Walt Disney World Vacation Through TakeMeFishing.org’s Phineas & Ferb Reel in the Fun’Sweepstakes

“Hey Ferb, I know what we’re gonna do today.” Who isn’t familiar with that line? Everybody’s favorite adventure-loving brothers are ready to give some lucky soul the trip of a lifetime. The Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF) has partnered with the Walt Disney Company to bring the fun of recreational boating and fishing to […]

Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort coming to Fort Lauderdale in 2015

One of my favorite brands is making its way to another beach location. Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Beach Resort already has a tropical presence on Pensacola Beach, and it will soon be among the soft sand of Hollywood Beach in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Opening in summer 2015, the destination resort and entertainment complex will be situated […]

Instant Savings on Fall Travel to Nassau, Paradise Island, Bahamas

Carry that summertime theme of sun, sand, and surf all the way into fall with a getaway to Nassau, Paradise Island, Bahamas. This fall, sun seekers can take advantage of instant savings at some of this tropical destination’s most popular resorts. Nassau, Paradise Island is convenient to many major U.S. departure cities, while still offering […]

Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation brings ‘Take Me Fishing’ campaign to Walt Disney World Resort

Projects, assignments, and family vacation time have made me MIA for the past couple of weeks. Those are all good things, and you can check out one of the fun adventures I’ve been on by clicking right here. After completing my various projects, I realized that I had so many press releases and cool news […]

Spend a Week in Paradise with Zac Brown (sort of)

When I bought my new vehicle, I was given a free six-month subscription to Sirius XM. Well, those folks sure know what they’re doing because I’m currently hooked on Radio Margaritaville. My six months just ended, and I, of course, had no other choice but to renew (and pay). I’m glad I did because I […]

Sun Protection Tips: SolEscapes Packable Sun Hats

Whether you’re sightseeing, strolling around a resort or cruise ship, or spending the day at the pool, beach, or water park, it is crucial to protect your skin and eyes on sunny (or even not so sunny) days. This, of course, means sunscreen. And lots of it. Add a cute sun hat and you’ve got […]