The Yorktown victory turned the tide of the Revolutionary War and led to American independence. You can experience that historic moment at Yorktown Battlefield. Yorktown Battlefield Background It’s been a long time since the early days of the revolution. The ‘shot heard around the world’ was way back in 1775. Now, its October 1781, six long…
I enjoyed my stay at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, a moderate Disney resort, and wanted to share the information you need to plan your visit. Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Overview Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort is a Disney World moderate resort. With over 2,000 rooms, this is a large resort with a Caribbean theme. There are…
Newport News Park is a large city park with many outdoor activities. Newport News Park Campground is a good option when visiting Newport News or Williamsburg VA Newport News Park Overview Newport News residents are proud of their park, claiming it to be one of the largest municipal parks in the country. At over 8,000…
If you are in Williamsburg VA and searching for a fun outdoor day, Waller Mill Park might be just what you are looking for. Waller Mill Park is a 2,700 acre city park centered around a 360 acre clear water reservoir. There are a variety of activities to do on or around the water; hiking,…
If you enjoy sampling international food, then you might enjoy the annual Busch Gardens Williamsburg Food and Wine Festival. This year, there are thirteen location-themed booths, each representing a country or state. You’ll have the opportunity to try food from Jamaica, Hawaii, Cuba, the Philippines and more. The Busch Gardens Food and Wine Festival runs Friday…
There is a definite advantage to staying on property when visiting Disney World. Transportation is provided to all four of the theme parks. You avoid paying for parking and instead get dropped off right at the park entrance. There are a range of resort options from value to deluxe. Each category has its own set…
The Hersheypark Camping Resort, formerly Hershey Highmeadow Camping Resort, is part of an entertainment and resort complex in Hershey, PA. If you plan on visiting the Hersheypark theme park or an event like a concert at Hersheypark stadium, this is a great choice for a campground. The campground is clean and the RV sites are…
Acadia National Park was the first national park in the East. It is located on Mount Desert Island in Maine. In many ways, this is a unique park and it is definitely one of my favorites. Some national parks have rugged mountains while others have amazing rock formations or canyons. Acadia has the ocean. The…
Its food. Its Disney. Its the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. How can you go wrong? This is an annual event held each Fall at EPCOT. In addition to the great international restaurants already in EPCOT, food booths representing a variety of countries such as Argentina, South Africa and Morocco are added. EPCOT is already…
A cruise is an exciting way to vacation. On a cruise, you have most of the advantages of an all-inclusive resort. Yet, you get the chance to visit a new place every day. If you are new to cruise travel, planning a cruise can be a little intimidating. Where should you go? What cruise line…