From indoor snowfalls and a 60-foot-tall glass Christmas tree to 12 miles of dazzling lights and icy renderings of favorite characters and scenes, the Gaylord National Resort is the D.C. region’s “Capital of Christmas.” The sixth annual Christmas on the Potomac is a 52-day celebration that runs from Nov. 15, 2013 to Jan. 5, 2014 […]
Dunkin’ Donuts opens at two Great Wolf Lodge locations
07/29/2013 by
For most of us, getting away from it all doesn’t necessarily mean that we want to leave it “all” behind. We still need that occasional cup of coffee or a tasty treat to keep us going. Whether we’re at the beach, waiting in an airport or off on a waterpark adventure, we need that jolt […]
Beauty Amplified Photography Contest: VisitNC.com offers one-of-a-kind vacation experiences
07/11/2013 by
One of my favorite beach states is North Carolina. I spend as much of my summer (and sometimes fall) as possible on the sandy shores of the Outer Banks. Between the surf, sound, sun, lighthouses and other natural elements, I never fail to fill up my camera’s SD card. The North Carolina Division of Tourism […]
McAlister’s Deli to celebrate its 5th annual ‘Free Tea Day’ with a sweet summer sweepstakes
07/08/2013 by
If you haven’t guessed by now, I have a thing for tea. It is about the only thing I drink besides water, and I love trying new varieties, flavors and mixes. Imagine my surprise to learn that there is actually a “Free Tea Day” at McAlister’s Deli. Yes, there really is. It is Thursday, July […]
Springfield is coming to Universal Studios Orlando. D’oh!
07/03/2013 by
If you haven’t heard by now, there is big news coming out of Universal Studios Orlando. And its initials are not H.P. this time. Springfield, home to America’s favorite wisecracking, slacking and beer drinking animated family, is coming to life at Universal Orlando. Guests to Universal Studios will soon be able to walk the streets […]
#TEAFRESHING Giveaway from TEAS’ TEA
07/01/2013 by
Enter the TEAS’ TEA giveaway for some really refreshing prizes. What goes better with summer time than a tall glass of iced tea with lots of clinking ice cubes? Previously a black tea drinker, I’ve recently discovered the goodness of green in TEAS’ TEA. The leading supplier of green tea leaves and beverages, TEAS’ TEA […]
Busch Gardens’ Food & Wine Festival 2013: Food and Fun Combine for a VIP Experience
06/11/2013 by
Look out, Epcot. There’s a new theme park food festival in town, and it’s making a great first impression. Busch Gardens’ Food & Wine Festival just wrapped up its second weekend (it runs Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through June 23) with an invitation-only VIP Experience to preview the park’s first-ever food and wine festival. The […]
Tea for two, anyone? Win a trip to Australia from TEAS’ TEA
05/28/2013 by
Whether you’re from the north, south, east or wild, wild west, nothing is more refreshing than a tall glass of iced tea on a hot summer day. Pull out the camera or iPhone and snap a shot of yourself enjoying that tea and you just might be on your way to the land down under. […]
RVA Dessert Diary: Part 1
05/08/2013 by
While not on the mainstream foodie front as such cities as San Francisco, NYC or L.A., Richmond has a restaurant scene all its own. From elegant settings in refurbished tobacco warehouses to the casual coziness of exposed brick and beams to the tried and true, hole-in-the-wall eateries that only the locals know about, there is a […]
From the Bow of a Boat: Tree Frogs, Fish Tacos and Samplings of Summer
04/22/2013 by
We took the boat out for the first ride of the year last weekend. It’s always nice to get back out on the water after a long, cold winter. We do most of our boating and jet-skiing in the James River or Lake Anna, which is in Louisa County, Virginia. This particular trip was to Lake […]
An Ode to National Pi(e) Day
03/14/2013 by
In honor of National Pi Day (3.14 on 3/14, get it?), I thought I would celebrate with my favorite type of Pi. Being the literate, and non-mathematical, type of person that I am, my favorite type of Pi does not involve math. No, my favorite type of Pi is spelled “Pie” and it involves eggs, […]
