Kissimmee and Central Florida Minus the Mouse
Just about every family has traveled to central Florida, Orlando and Kissimmee to visit with Mickey and friends, but did you know there is SO MUCH to do – lots of fun for all ages [Read More]
Article Category: Vacations
Is a Summer Vacation Right for Your Family?
The most important consideration while traveling during COVID-19 is weighing the risk, says Curry Bordelon III, DNP, assistant professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing. Whether traveling by plane or car, what are [Read More]
Family-Friendly Armchair Travel
And while longing for normalcy in our days and in our routines, we can do little except wait and daydream. Enter armchair travel! Armchair travel is also referred to as virtual travel, and many fun [Read More]
Margaritaville Comes to Gatlinburg
After a nice, long day of sightseeing and shopping in the Great Smoky Mountains in Gatlinburg, it was great to walk into Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg in the heart of downtown and experience …. a luxury [Read More]
Birmingham Parent 2019 Family Favorites Award Winners
But sometimes we reply on friends and family to give us other suggestions about what they know to be good and what THEIR favorites are. You may be introduced to a favorite by word of [Read More]
Experience SoundWaves
Just when you think the Gaylord Opryland Resort could not possibly add any more in-house attractions for its guests, the resort goes and adds SoundWaves, a water experience unlike any other I have ever experienced. [Read More]
Birmingham Parent’s 2019 Summer Fun Guide Directory
Alabama Adventure & Splash Adventure 4599 Splash Adventure Pkwy. Bessemer, AL 35022 205-481-4750 www.alabamasplash.com Enjoy the summer more at Alabama Adventure Amusement Park and Splash Adventure Water Park! Wet and dry options for all ages! [Read More]
Biloxi for Families
By Jim Graves While Biloxi is known for its casinos and gambling, the city has some great activities for Alabama families with minor children. I went with wife, Carol, and daughters Claire and Shelby, ages [Read More]
Family Cruising in Italy is FATASTICO with Celebrity Cruises
In a recent study by www.sovereign.com, two locations in Italy – Sardinia and Rome – were mentioned as the top two family travel designations. While Sardinia has more than 370 white sandy beaches and 271 [Read More]
Family Travel – DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld
Many families in central Alabama love trips to Orlando. If you are looking for something new and different in accommodations this spring break or summer, or really any time, look no further than the DoubleTree [Read More]