There’s not much that will get this beach girl to willingly walk into a room full of ice with temperatures in the single digits. The one thing that will is when the location is a Gaylord hotel and the event is ICE! Plus, it gives me the chance to actually wear the cute, fur-trimmed boots […]
Disney Cruise Line: New Caribbean Cruising Destinations for 2016
11/07/2014 by
My various versions of a “happy place” have just collided in a big tropical way. The fun and adventure of Walt Disney World and the tranquility and relaxation of crystal clear Caribbean waters … What could be better than that? Disney Cruise Line has just introduced two new Caribbean destinations – Tortola, capital of the […]
‘All American Amusement Parks’ to Feature Busch Gardens Coaster on First Episode
09/30/2014 by
As many of you may know, I serve as a “Thrill Chaser” with Busch Gardens’ Ambassador Blogger program. I take my title very seriously and spend as much of my time chasing as many thrilling adventures as I can. It’s a tough job, but somebody’s gotta do it! I tell the world about the best […]
Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort coming to Fort Lauderdale in 2015
09/04/2014 by
One of my favorite brands is making its way to another beach location. Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Beach Resort already has a tropical presence on Pensacola Beach, and it will soon be among the soft sand of Hollywood Beach in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Opening in summer 2015, the destination resort and entertainment complex will be situated […]
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment and Coca-Cola Create Earth-Friendly Refillable Cup
07/10/2014 by
You all know how much I love the refillable cup. Every year, my first purchase at my local theme park is a cup that can be used all season long for .99 refills, and I’ve got a cabinet full of them to prove it. Not only do they save a bit of moolah on drinks, […]
Busch Gardens’ Food & Wine Festival 2014: Menus and Pictures
06/19/2014 by
Busch Gardens’ second annual Food & Wine Festival is going on now through June 29 on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Guests at the Williamsburg, Virginia theme park can purchase sample-size portions of native food and beverage items from a variety of countries and regions. Most of last year’s culinary regions have returned. Austria is one […]
Free Iced Coffee Day at Dunkin’ Donuts in Select States, Monday March 31, 2014
03/31/2014 by
As a way to welcome in spring, Dunkin’ Donuts is offering coffee connoisseurs a refreshing treat. FREE Iced Coffee! Yes, you read that right. Absolutely free. During normal business hours, participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants in Tennessee, Virginia, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, and northwest Florida are offering free small (16 oz.) iced coffee all day long on […]
‘Be More Tea’ with Lipton Tea and The Muppets
03/06/2014 by
In a world buzzing with lattes, espressos, and all of their coffee-coated cousins, the lowly tea leaf can get overlooked. If coffee is the outgoing party person of the beverage world, then tea is the laid-back listener chillin’ on a lounge chair. Lipton has that very theory in mind with its new “Be More Tea” […]
Spend a Week in Paradise with Zac Brown (sort of)
02/24/2014 by
When I bought my new vehicle, I was given a free six-month subscription to Sirius XM. Well, those folks sure know what they’re doing because I’m currently hooked on Radio Margaritaville. My six months just ended, and I, of course, had no other choice but to renew (and pay). I’m glad I did because I […]
Celebrate Your Super Disney Side with a Walt Disney World Vacation in 2014
02/13/2014 by
My favorite Super Bowl ad is always the one where some revered player says “I’m going to Disney World! (or Land as the case may be). The folks at Disney sure know what they’re doing because that is always the time of year that I most want to be in a Disney park or resort. […]
Life is Good Introduces new Coffee Collection
01/29/2014 by
I talk about tea a lot. I even write about it once in a while … like here … and here. Iced or hot, I always have time for tea. However, I know a lot of you out there enjoy a nice hot cup o’ joe, so this one’s for you. Partnering with The J.M. Smucker […]
