St. Louis, Missouri Looking for a fun family vacation destination? "Meet Me in St. Louis!" as the song goes. It's my childhood home that I still visit quite often. I love that you can have a great time in St. Louis and spend much less than you would in other cities. How about free concerts, free fireworks, a free day at the zoo, time … [Read more...]
12 Authentic American Destinations to Visit, Plus St. Louis Fun
St. Louis City Museum SlideThis is a repost from 2010, but the places are still great! They have been listed by the National Trust as "distinctive destinations." Many are off the beaten path and cost less to visit than more well known tourist areas.Many people are looking at different places to visit this year to get a non-touristy experience. … [Read more...]
Our Best Priceline Hotel Ever?
I think we just got an incredible deal from Priceline. Starting tonight we'll be staying 3 nights at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta on Peachtree St. in the upscale neighborhood of Buckhead. We got this 4-star hotel for $63/night. With taxes, etc. it comes out to about $70 a night. Amazing. Supposedly we saved 73% off the listed price. I like … [Read more...]
10 Small Towns with Wild Outdoor Adventures
Some people really want an active vacation. If your idea of a great vacation includes kayaking, mountain biking, fly fishing, dogsledding, skiing, rafting, kiteboarding, windsurfing, hiking in the mountains, playing with the wolves, snow tubing, and/or rock climbing, have we got places for you!Click the title of this post for the link at USAToday. … [Read more...]
Keep House Plants Watered for Free
This is so easy. You can leave your plants without having someone stop in to water them when you are on a trip. All you do is use a cotton strip (I'd use 100% cotton for this) loosely tied around the stem at the soil level. Then put the other end of the strip in a container of water. Good old capillary action will do the work for you, sucking … [Read more...]
15 Places Every American Should See
Your list might differ from this list, but it's a good place to start. The comments section is very good too. The original article is titled 15 Places Every Kid Should See, but all Americans should make the pilgramage to these sites, IMHO.Click title for link at BudgetTravel. I've added this site to my list of favorite sites on the right sidebar … [Read more...]
The Top 10 US Beaches
Do you live near any of these beaches? If not, how about a little trip to check out the nearest one? I love the beach. Not only is it really relaxing, it works for just about all ages in the family.Pack a book, a blanket, and the sunscreen. It's a great way to enjoy summer.Click title for link at BingTravel. … [Read more...]