Category: US Destinations and Events
-
Favorite Restaurants in the Finger Lakes (FLX)
I just got back from another visit to the Finger Lakes of New York. We spent a week living in a beautiful home on Seneca Lake just taking in the beauty, soaking in the hospitality and delicious wines of the local wineries, and exploring the area. I’ve been to the Finger Lakes more than a…
-
Quick trip to Austin, Texas with kids #SilverLinings
Yesterday I was SUPPOSED to have been rolling over the finish line in the MS150 for the 8th time. And my husband was, too. Neither of us did. This weekend I got to enjoy a few silver linings, though. You see, I just had knee surgery in March for a torn meniscus, so riding 180 miles 6…
-
It’s National Park Week!
Did you know it is National Park Week here in the US this week? There are tons of special events at our parks this week celebrating, so make your way there if you can and take it all in. If you can’t make your way to a national park THIS week, then really do make…
-
Texas Waffle Breakfast at Royal Sonesta Hotel
Last weekend my husband and I were treated to a stay at the newly renovated Royal Sonesta in Houston. I’ll share more about the gorgeous artwork, delicious food and impeccable service later. For now, take a look at my awesome breakfast (from room service, of course): How cute is that? Doesn’t it look like the…
-
Hutton Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee
Heading to Nashville for a grown up weekend? Typically I write about family trips here on MomsTravelTales.com, but… I just stayed at the Hutton Hotel in the West End of Nashville for Music City Eats, a fantastic food and wine festival, and found it to be a perfect getaway location sans kiddos. Here are few…
-
Busch Gardens All Day Dining Deal
I am convinced that that the All Day Dining Deal at Busch Gardens is a great way to save money and make a trip to the park so much better. Last week I took two of my kids to Busch Gardens along with my brother’s family. My sister in law, the Happy Housewife, suggested I buy…
-
Extreme Wow Suite at the W Hotel Buckhead Atlanta, GA
Wondering what the Extreme Wow Suite looks like at the W Hotel Buckhead in Atlanta, Georgia? I’ve just checked in and yes, it an extreme WOW! Here are the pics: Extreme Wow Suite Living Areas: Extreme Wow Suite Bedroom: Extreme Wow Suite Bathroom Check out all the nozzles on this shower……
-
San Antonio Westin La Cantera Hotel Room
Planning a trip to San Antonio? Earlier this summer I shared photos of the Hyatt Regency Hill Country and now I’ve got the scoop on the rooms at the also super family-friendly Westin La Cantera. (I know this post is just supposed to have the pics, but I also just have to mention something else: The…
-
Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa Hotel Room
Interested in what the hotel rooms at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio, Texas looks like? I was just there with my family this weekend and stayed in a ADA-compliant Double room with a walk in shower. Here’s what it looked like: You can see my husband walking out onto…
-
FREE Storytimes & FREE Kids Lunch Tuesdays in July At IKEA Houston
Bring your little one to IKEA Houston for FREE story time classics and FREE kids meals every Tuesday in July from 12 – 2 p.m. And this storytime is not just one person reading books… oh no, these storytellers come from Houston Clown Fun and feature costumed characters, magicians, balloon-benders and more. Plus, while you…
-
Houston Summer Staycation and Vacation Guide for Family-Friendly Fun
Looking for summer fun for kids and families in Houston? I’ve got you covered with this year’s MomsTravelTales Houston Summer Staycation and Vacation Guide for Family-Friendly Fun with tons of free and frugal fun all over Houston for you here. Break out your calendar, take a few notes and get ready to blast away any idea…
-
Summer Fun for Families at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Sure, you knew the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston housed gorgeous masterpieces, but did you know that they also make that art come to life for kids of all ages through storytelling, movies and detective adventures? I had no idea there was so much to do… and I thought I was pretty in-the-know. Plus, admission…
-
Have you visited your state’s Capitol Building?
A few weeks ago we took our children to explore Texas’ state Capitol Building in Austin. We checked the Texas State Capitol website and slid in just in time for the last guided tour of the day. (Free tours are hosted daily.) My kids are 6, 8 and 10, and I wasn’t sure if they…
-
4 Family ski trip to AngelFire, New Mexico
Want to know a secret about the best place to go to teach your kids to ski? And the best time to go? Three families invited us to join them on a ski trip to Angel Fire, New Mexico over Super Bowl weekend and, to tell you the truth, I could not think of any…
-
Making glass (and more) at the Corning Museum of Glass in the Finger Lakes region of New York
This is my ten-year-old son, working with fire, to make a glass pendant at the Corning Museum of Glass in the Finger Lakes region of New York: Can I just say that the Corning Museum of Glass rocks? Because it does. Really. My kids loved making glass, watching others form glass into art and they…