We’ve stayed at dozens of Marriotts over the years and have been pretty happy with their brand of mid-priced select service hotels like the Courtyard. I’m a big fan of their new lobby configuration that they’ve been rolling out to Courtyards since 2008.
Cirque du Soleil Presents Dralion in Baltimore
From August 22-26 at the First Mariner Arena, Cirque du Soleil will present seven performances of Dralion to the Baltimore public.
Touring My Backyard (Part 2): Ghosts and History in Ellicott City
People are attracted to Ellicott City, MD for its ghost stories but as you learn more about the town, you realize that this small “backyard” has a big story to tell.
Touring My Backyard (Part 1): Adventure in Howard County, MD
So many of us are eager to explore the world, yet we know very little of all that’s to be found in our own backyards. Local tourism makes a great travel option when time is short or money is tight.
Review: Brookstone’s Tranquil Moments Travel Sleep Machine
Do you ever travel some place and have problems falling asleep? I do. New environment, new bed, new sounds – all these elements contribute to delayed sleep for me. My boys too. Sometimes I’ll use a soothing sounds CD to rest. I was happy to try out Brookstone’s top-rated sound therapy machine, the Tranquil Moments, […]
Travel to Club Med Sandpiper Bay
I just realized today that I’m overdue for a trip to the spa. All of that’s going to change next month when I visit (by invitation) the Club Med Sandpiper Bay in Florida. So don’t be surprised if you find a series of posts on the site about my day dreaming for this trip. For […]
Omni Hotels Offers Girlfriends their Reminisce Getaway Package
Just in time for Mother’s Day, Omni Hotels and Resorts is offering The ‘Reminisce’ Girlfriend’s Getaway package when you book a room and donate a dress.
The Sandals Foundation: Donating In the Caribbean
The Sandals Foundation engages in various community and social projects to help nurture and fortify disadvantaged communities and people in the Caribbean. How you can help…
The Anti Family Travel Post
It’s 4:50 in the morning and I’m holding my 4 year old as I type this post. His autism has been rearing its ugly little head for the past 3 hours. He can’t sleep. The soothing music and melatonin don’t seem to be working. I’m annoyed. That might sound crazy to some but can’t you […]
Mom Traveler Spotlight: Erin Gifford
Erin (@kidventurous) and I had the pleasure of meeting earlier this year in D.C. at a tweetup for local travel writers and bloggers. She’s such a sweet person and wears an invisible cape in my opinion, managing 4 children (ages 8, 4, 6, and 2), a full-time job, as well as travel blogging at www.kidventurous.com. […]