Vacation time, whether far away or close to home, should be an escape from the ordinary, a time to see and do different things.  Some of the same old rules from home shouldn’t apply when you’re on vacation!  And that’s especially true with so many people choosing to vacation close to home.
With only a couple of weeks till school starts, there’s still a chance to get in a little special treat before the kiddos have to get back on a schedule!
What can you do, though, with limited time and money, that can still be fun for both the kids and …read more

It’s nice to see that hotels are giving thought to how to best use space that might otherwise be unused, giving guests additional way to enjoy the hotel and resort.
A recent stay at a beach resort property had this lovely feature — couches in the alcoves that overlooked the ocean.  You could sit and have a drink and watch the sun go down.  Sit there with a morning cup of coffee and plan your day.  Or just meet up with others in your group, and venture out for a day at the beach or an evening out on the …read more