At the stroke of 6:00 on Friday the 13th Busch Gardens Williamsburg will lift the veil on its charming European villages to reveal the dark side of the gardens in what looks to be the scariest Howl-O-Scream yet. New for 2013 is the introduction of Terror-tories and an all-new haunted house. Here’s a brief teaser […]
Half Shell Raw Bar, Key West, Makes Cover of Kenny Chesney single ‘When I See This Bar’
08/26/2013 by
Laid-back beach bars, island locations and good music always seem to go hand in hand. If anything can bring it home even more, and toss in an artistic touch, it is an artist/performer like Kenny Chesney. A Key West establishment that sings of the images and feelings evoked in many of Chesney’s songs has just […]
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. […]
Ben & Jerry Go Greek
03/11/2013 by
From the cute cow (who doesn’t love a cute cow?) to the creative use of flavor names like Chubby Hubby, Imagine Whirled Peace, Phish Food, Chunky Monkey, Coffee Caramel Buzz and Karamel Sutra, and those dedicated to celebrities such as Jerry Garcia (Cherry Garcia), Jimmy Fallon (Late Night Snack) and Stephen Colbert (Americone Dream), Ben […]
Blogging About Blenders
09/27/2012 by
Move over Hamilton Beach and Cuisinart, there’s a new blender in town. It’s big and it’s colorful and it’s branded by Buffett. Now, I’m not one to wax poetic about kitchen appliances. Or cooking in general, for that matter. You will rarely see me writing about recipes or anything that requires me having to prepare […]
