This is the time of year when I start getting homesick for my favorite theme parks. I miss the fun and excitement of the musical shows, thrill rides, attractions and general care-free attitude of a day in the park. I also miss the sun and warm, but that’s another story. Busch Gardens Williamsburg has a […]
Off-the-Strip Vegas Vacation: Canyons, Craters and Carvings
02/14/2019 by
On a recent trip to Las Vegas, we didn’t step foot into the first casino. Well, okay, that’s not quite accurate. It’s very hard not to “step foot” into a casino in Las Vegas. They make up the greater part of the public areas in most Vegas hotels. What I mean is, we didn’t gamble. […]
Universal’s Endless Summer Resort: All-New Value Category Comes to Universal Orlando Resort
02/12/2019 by
I love a luxury hotel as much as the next person. But I also love saving money (unfortunately, those two concepts don’t always go together). When I travel, I typically go for a budget hotel so that I can splurge more on experiences and dining (oh, and shopping). As much as I would love to […]
Black Friday 2018: ‘Blue Friday’ Deals at SeaWorld Orlando
11/16/2018 by
Note: For SeaWorld’s 2019 Black Friday deals, please click here. Black Friday has just gone blue with SeaWorld’s annual Blue Friday sale. And they’ve started earlier than ever so you won’t even have to miss that Thanksgiving turkey. Beginning now, you can save up to 50% on various tickets and experiences at SeaWorld Parks, including […]
Busch Gardens Christmas Town 2018: Celebrating 10 Magical Years
11/15/2018 by
Busch Gardens is celebrating 10 years of Christmas Town with its most festive event ever. The Williamsburg park’s wildly popular family-friendly event will feature more than 10 million lights, an all-new Christmas Town Express train ride, festive food and beverage options, shopping and heart-warming shows. The event begins November 17, 2018 and runs on select […]
Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Pandora – World of Avatar and Flight of Passage
10/22/2018 by
While Pandora – World of Avatar opened more than a year ago, I’ve only recently had the chance to experience the out-of-this-world attraction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Knowing Disney, I expected it to be spectacular as far as details and theming. But I really had no concept of just how great the main ride – […]
Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream 2018: Tricks and Treats to Usher in an Era of Terror
10/02/2018 by
An Era of Terror is being ushered into America’s Most Beautiful Theme Park. Park-goers can expect to see past characters and new surprises as the park celebrates its 20th anniversary of Howl-O-Scream. Yes, that’s right, 20 years. XX is 20 in the Roman sense. I had to look that one up. Quite a few characters […]
Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream 2018: New Haunted House and Terror-tory Reveals
07/20/2018 by
New haunted houses, escape rooms and Terror-torys are being announced for the 20th anniversary season of Howl-O-Scream. Each month, on the 20th, Busch Gardens will announce new frights in store for its victims … er … guests. Park-goers can expect to see past characters as the park ushers in an Era of Terror. June 2018 […]
Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival 2018: What’s New?
06/04/2018 by
It’s time for Busch Gardens annual Food & Wine Festival, and foodie fans (and thrill seekers) are rejoicing. This is, bar none, one of my favorite park events. After Halloween, of course. The 2018 edition of the Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival is going on now through July 1 on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Themed food […]
Battle for Eire: New Virtual Reality Experience now open at Busch Gardens Williamsburg
04/20/2018 by
Busch Gardens Williamsburg’s new virtual reality ride, Battle for Eire – Action VR Ride, is now open. This revolutionary new experience features an Irish fairy warrior named Addie who leads riders on a spectacular adventure through her homeland in Ireland. This new Irish-themed attraction takes the place of Europe in the Air in the Ireland […]
TravelNevada Launches new Extraterrestrial Highway Road Trip Itinerary
02/16/2018 by
I normally gravitate to islands and water-related destinations. But this spring, I’ll be heading out west to Nevada … Las Vegas, to be exact (more sandstone than sandy beach, if you will). In addition to the glitz and glamour of the strip, I’m planning a couple of desert day trips … Valley of Fire, Red […]
