Virtual Vacation: Romantic Weekend . . . at Walt Disney World?
Everyone knows Disney does family vacations. They’re easily one of the best family destinations in the world. But they do an amazing job of catering to couples as well. When we’ve been to Walt Disney World, we’ve always taken the kids, so today I’m pulling out the virtual credit card and booking an impromptu romantic weekend at Walt Disney World! We’ll start with a room at the iconic Grand Floridian resort. I’m a sucker for Victorian elegance, and this resort...
Read MoreA Virtual Road Trip Playlist
Just this morning, I was listening to an audio seminar from The World’s Biggest Summit taught by Welsh artist Michael Nobbs in which he discusses a daily ritual he calles “Elevenses.” For Americans (or Yanks, as Brits call us) like me, it was interesting to learn the details of regular tea time, and to hear Nobbs explain the benefits he receives both personally and professionally when taking a regular mid-morning break. The way he described “elevenses” was as...
Read MoreCalling a Halt – Spontaneous Day Trip
First, I should apologize. I’m late. I had planned to write a post yesterday about scheduling time to simply do nothing, inspired by the great hotels of Mackinac Island in Michigan. It didn’t happen. Yesterday was one of those days where nothing seemed to go right. The kids were bored and picking at each other, I was distracted with a dozen projects I needed to get done (including this blog post!), and my husband just wanted to watch the football game before going back to another...
Read More{almost} Wordless Wednesday: Laguna Beach
It’s a wet, grey day in Atlanta and I’m dreaming about one of my favorite places in the world: Laguna Beach, California! There’s a fabulous hotel there called the Montage… otherwise known as “the-most-amazing-hotel-I-have-ever-been-blessed-enough-to-stay-in-for-FIVE-days!” My room overlooked the pool and that A-M-A-Z-I-N-G view… with a walk that led to a private beach. {swoon} I almost didn’t get a chance to see the beach though because I...
Read MoreFinding Leonardo da Vinci
Adventures by Disney announced several new itineraries this week, including Château du Clos Lucé, where you’ll find this reproduction of Leonardo da Vinci’s helicopter. Want to find out about the other fascinating destinations included in Adventures by Disney’s Esprit de France tour? Contact us today!
Read MoreAdventures by Disney: Ireland
When most people think of a Disney vacation, they think of Disneyland in California and Walt Disney World in Florida. Did you know that Disney also takes guests all over the world? Adventures by Disney offers guests unique tour vacations to destinations all over the world, including Ireland. This 8-day, 7-night family vacation starts in Dublin, then ranges to Killarney and Shannon. Explore the legendary 700 foot high Cliffs of Moher and the Victorian elegance of Muckross House. Next, spend...
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