Condos have become our family’s favorite way to vacation. We rented one of the Sweetwater Condos! This 2 bedroom loft, in the greater Houston area, that sleeps 8 people for $349 for a week. Total. That included taxes and fees. You can too! It ends up so much easier, cheaper, and more comfortable than purchasing… [continue reading]
What to Eat in San Angelo, Texas
Time for a Texas getaway? My daughter Grace and I road tripped across Texas to spend some time exploring San Angelo. We had such a blast on our adventure. What’s a girl trip without amazing food, right? We savored extraordinary culinary delights. I’m thrilled to share them with you. Here are my recommendations for what… [continue reading]
Resaca de la Palma Battlefield National Historic Park
Resaca de la Palma Battlefield National Historical Park in Brownsville, Texas is the site that marks the beginning of the fight for the Texas/Mexico border. In March of 1846 the US army led by General Zachary Taylor marched into the area and established a fort. He raised the US flag over his post to claim… [continue reading]
Great Wolf Lodge Grizzly Bear Suite
My kids may choose a theme room, but the Grizzly Bear Suite, with all it’s wonderful space on one level is my first pick among the wonderful array of accomodation choices at Great Wolf Lodge Grapevine. Grizzly Bear Suite Bedrooms The Grizzly Bear Suite sleeps eight. It had two bedrooms. Our master bedroom included a… [continue reading]
Schlitterbahn South Padre Texas Water Park
Does the start of school have your family down? Head out to my favorite Texas water park Schlitterbahn South Padre for one last summer hurrah! We did just that! My family and I were invited to Schlitterbahn South Padre. We were given Schlitterbahn South Padre Texas water park tickets for a day in the park…. [continue reading]
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
I visited Amarillo as a part of a familiarization trip with Amarillo, Texas. The alarm rang at 4:30 am. It was insanely early, but I was so excited to be heading to Palo Duro Canyon State Park in time to catch that famed Amarillo sunrise. The drive from Amarillo to the canyon is about 30… [continue reading]
Schlitterbahn Women in Surf
Learn to surf at Schlitterban waterparks! I took my first ever surf lesson at Schlitterbahn Corpus Christi’s Women in Surf event! The truth is, surfing is never something I could see myself doing. I was crazy nervous! Have you tried surfing? My family and I were invited to Waves Resort Corpus Christi featuring Schlitterbahn Waterpark… [continue reading]
Schlitterbahn New Braunfels
As a part of the Texas Travel Talk Community, I attended the Travel Talk Converge Conference at Schlitterbahn in New Braunfels, Texas with my family. It was my first time to visit Schlitterbahn New Braunfels! Have you been? As a long time Texan, I’ve always heard that this is “The Mother of all Waterparks.” Seriously,… [continue reading]
Historic Downtown Laredo, Texas
My husband Jason and I took off without the kids for a fun getaway to Laredo, Texas. Laredo provided the perfect romantic atmosphere to wander the streets together exploring history. Join us as we tour downtown Laredo and the historic sites to explore. San Agustin Plaza The San Agustin Historic District is the oldest area… [continue reading]
Gator Country Adventure Park in Beaumont, Texas
We experienced a new side of Texas! Gators y’all! Gator Country Adventure Park is the largest Alligator Sanctuary in Southeast Texas! Our family visit was part of a familiarization tour with Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau. All opinions are my own. Gator Country is a 15 acre alligator preserve and home for over 450 alligators,… [continue reading]