Destinations

Summer Plans? Where's Everyone Going

2009-05-27T20:42:19Z

Do you have plans to get away this summer? If so, where are you going? How long are you staying? Bringing the kids? Flying or driving??

DH and I decided we would take some time off in July and drive to the Jersey shore this summer. Staying budget conscious we are going to stay with another couple that we are close friends with. I am super excited to have a few days to lounge on the beach, fish, build campfires and most importantly just relax!!

New Zealand south island

2009-04-03T02:55:55Z

In December and January I spent 3 weeks on the South Island of New Zealand with my husband and 2 daughters. It was a fantastic place with so much to do and the most awesome scenery. It was like driving through a picture book. The lakes down through the centre of the island are aqua / turquoise in colour and the mountains are simply awesome. The activites on offer are enormous with Queenstown having something for everyone, from the Steam boat across the lake, the the helipcopter flights, Luge, Jetboat riding, white water rafting, kayaking, walking trails, quad biking, horse riding, day trips, I could go on and on. Leaving Queenstown we went up the West Coast to the Fox and Franz Josef Glacier where on a good day you can take a flight and land on the glacier. Again truly inspiring scenery. I would recommend the South island to families, couples of any age as there is something to see and do for everyone including a visit to Puzzling World in Wanaka which was great fun getting lost in the 2 storey Maze.
I would say Take care whilst driving as the roads are narrow and very winding along the West Coast and if rains a lot! there are heaps of motorhomes out on the road and everyone we met during our travels were helpful. Christchurch is really beautiful with some great local attractions.

Destinations

2009-03-30T18:26:41Z

I'm traveling to Vero Beach, Florida with my family over Spring break. We've been visiting the Vero area for over ten years now and we always enjoy the variety that is offers. Beautiful beaches, warm ocean water, great jogging areas, good restaurants and only 90 minutes from Orlando. We usually head north to the Orlando area to visit one of the theme parks, but I'm frankly more content to relax by the pool, go to the beach or enjoy some time with my son or daughter. I'm looking forward to it. It's a fun destination and it's easy to see why Florida is such a popular tourist location this time of the year.