Travel Articles
Sep 30 Blue Kaua'i
Jurassic Park, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Raiders of the Lost Ark are just a few of the movies that were filmed on the island of Kaua’i. With its lush, tropical landscape and its amazingly beautiful beaches, it’s easy to understand its appeal to filmmakers and vacationers alike. Known as the Garden Isle, Kaua’i is the oldest of the main Hawaiian islands. There is one main road that allows travelers | read more…
Jul 22 Old West Charm Meets 21st Century Convenience at Flying L Guest Ranch
Dust off your cowboy boots and hat and join in the fun at the Flying L Guest Ranch! Conveniently located four hours’ drive outside of Houston in the Texas Hill Country, the Flying L is a perfect getaway destination for travelers who want to leave the big city behind for awhile without having to travel too far. The Flying L began its life as a 542-acre “dude ranch” in 1946 | read more…
Jul 01 A Pirate's Life Is a Wonderful Life...On North Carolina's Outer Banks
The Outer Banks have long been known for their beautiful beaches and sumptuous resorts. With the discovery and excavation of the pirate ship Queen Anne’s Revenge in North Carolina’s Beaufort Inlet, however, the spotlight has turned from the beauty of the waters to the allure of what may lie beneath them. North Carolina was a pirate haven in the 1700s, thanks to its many shallow sounds and inlets and a | read more…
Jun 23 A Practical Guide to Traveling with Pets
Pets can be members of the family, too—so what do you do with Fido or Fluffy when it’s time to take a family vacation? Some families elect to bring their animals along, while others opt to leave them at home in the care of friends, relatives, sitters, or kennels. We’ve compiled a guide to traveling with your animal friends, as well as resources to use if you decide to leave | read more…
Jun 01 Packing Up for Palestine
This summer, money may be tight and the price of gas may be going through the roof, but that doesn’t mean you cannot have an awesome summer family vacation! Located a mere 150 miles north of Houston, is a little town called Palestine, TX with a population of just under 20,000. While the town may be small, it is a great place for a family getaway! Whether you are into | read more…
May 31 Get Away in Gruene, TX
Feel like getting away for the weekend? Tired of visiting the same spots over & over? Why not take it to the river? In a little over three hours heading west on I-10 lives the sleepy little town of Gruene, TX. Established in 1845, this historic Texas town was revitalized in the early 1970’s and now offers a variety of activities that appeal to all ages. Whether your idea of | read more…
Apr 29 Summertime in Crested Butte
It’s true that Crested Butte has some of the best snow skiing around—their double black runs will satisfy even the biggest adrenaline junkies. And it’s easy to see why Travel and Leisure listed it as one of the best small ski towns in America. But for me, there’s nothing like Crested Butte in the summer. Crested Butte started out as a mining town in the 1800’s, and it wasn’t until | read more…
Jul 01 10 Sanity Savers for Summer Travel
By Michele Ranard, M.Ed. Most of us have taken a family summer trip only to return home in dire need of a vacation! The stress of fuel costs, construction on the highways, delayed flights, and airport security is enough to keep us all apprehensive about travel this summer. But summer vacation is a great time to visit relatives and friends or escape it all to reconnect with loved ones somewhere | read more…
Dec 01 Holidays Away From Home
By Kelsey Hunter “For many families, the holidays are spent at home, huddled around the Christmas tree. But more and more families are choosing to trade in the sleigh-rides for plane-rides, spending the holidays away from home. But this doesn’t mean you shouldn’t enjoy the same comforts that you would if you were snuggled up in your pajamas in front of your own fireplace. We’ve found the perfect home away | read more…
