10 Must Do Activities at the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth, Michigan
This summer, we were lucky enough to spend a few days exploring Frankenmuth, Michigan’s “Little Bavaria.” The community was warm and welcoming, there were several historical sites where we could learn all about the area, and plenty of good food and good shopping. One big highlight (and our kids weren’t even with us!) was our…
City Guide: 10 Kid Friendly Activities in Frankenmuth, Michigan
Known as “Michigan’s Little Bavaria”, Frankenmuth was officially founded in 1845 when a group of German immigrants traveled to Michigan seeking religious freedom. They traveled to the east central part of the state and began building a community. The name Frankenmuth translates to “Courage of the Franconians” and the founders quickly established several industries in…
Tidal Cove at the JW Marriott Turnberry Resort and Spa in Miami
On a recent holiday visit to see family who live in southern Florida (we’ve visited many times- see our West Palm Beach City Guide here), we were looking for a new spot to explore. My brother shared that the JW Marriott Turnberry Resort and Spa always received high praise from people in the area and…
Nine Tips for Visiting Quassy Amusement Park in Middlebury, CT
We recently kicked off summer 2024 by spending the day with our daughter and a few of her friends at Quassy Amusement Park and Waterpark, located in Middlebury Connecticut. Named after Lake Quassapaug, the property where the park sits now was originally a hotel and summer resort in the late 1800s. In the mid 1910s,…
10 Tips for Having Fun at SplashDown Beach in Fishkill, New York
Our first visit to SplashDown Beach was a couple of years ago when we were exploring Dutchess County (read our full City Guide here). Our whole family LOVED the waterpark! After a recent, super fun visit to the park’s nearby sister resort Rocking Horse Ranch, the resort invited us back to Splashdown Beach and told…
40 Ways to Have Fun this Summer at Rocking Horse Ranch Resort in NY
Rocking Horse Ranch, a top rated family resort in the heart of New York’s Hudson Valley, has been our must-visit list for years. A few years ago we explored many parts of the Hudson Valley and several locals told us we had to check out resort. This past week we finally had the opportunity to…






