It is commonly believed that time is the greatest healer, but travel is a close second to time. Travelling is fun and the very thought of planning a vacation makes most people dizzy with the excitement of what awaits them. From packing to actually reaching the place, taking a break can be very rejuvenating. Travelling does not only mean taking expensive international holidays that set your budget askew; vacationing at a national level can also be fun. A journey within your nation can be highly exploratory because even though you are a native, you probably do not know everything about your … [Read more...]
A Day in the Life of a Southerner: Chattanooga
Image via Wikipedia Chattanooga is located in the heart of the South. Nashville is only two hours north, Atlanta is two hours south, and Birmingham, Alabama, is only two hours west. Not only is the little town of Chattanooga a charmer on its own, it is also right next door to Lookout Mountain, one of the historical markers of the Civil War and the location of the steepest incline railway in the world. Chattanooga is divided by the Tennessee River. The incredible aquarium, children’s museum, and tons of restaurants are located on the south shore, … [Read more...]
The Family That Travels Together…
The summer months not only mark the end of the school year, but also the start of the vacation season. Whether you’re taking the family out for fun or sightseeing, one thing is guaranteed: the family that travels together unravels together. Cramped into the family van, mom, dad and the kiddos set out for their destination. Ten minutes into this extended road trip and the parents are ready to turn the vehicle around. Close quarters are rarely conducive to quiet and calm travel, especially when siblings are involved. So, what can parents do to plan a family vacation that doesn’t … [Read more...]
Branson – The Heartland’s Entertainment Destination
Snuggled within the Ozark Mountains of southwest Missouri is a treasure of home grown and nationally recognized entertainment for the entire family. Branson started out as a sleepy little town near the Arkansas border. The area’s first, real claim to fame came in Harold Bell Wright’s 1907 novel “The Shepherd of the Hills,” which detailed the life of residents in the Ozarks. That book was later made into a motion picture staring John Wayne, and today is best remembered through nightly live reproductions at an outdoor amphitheater in Branson. The hills around Branson would hold … [Read more...]
Seaside Luxury Hotels
If you are planning to take a vacation to a city that is by the beach, chances are you have enough money to stay at a nice luxury hotel. The benefits of these accommodations are far more than any resort or regular hotel would ever offer. Ninety-five percent of the rooms face the ocean in a luxury hotel. The sights at sunset are breath taking as well as any other time of the day. From your room, from the beach, or on a boat, the views and the fresh salt air will make you return repeatedly. Besides having the ocean right there at your command, every luxury hotel also has a fresh water pool for … [Read more...]