Volcano Bay is the newest theme park to open at Universal Orlando Resort. As part of our Family Forward vacation, we were lucky enough to experience all it has to offer including an early entrance to the park. Beautifully themed, you will feel as if you have walked onto an island as soon as you … [Read more…]
“Look mom, it’s the castle, it’s the castle!” Yes, those were the words my kids yelled in excitement and awe as we pulled up to a major Orlando theme park! BUT it was not the one you may be thinking. For years I have watched in pure happiness as we arrived at the Disney castle … [Read more…]
One of the places I was most looking forward to exploring when visiting Myrtle Beach was Brookgreen Gardens. From gorgeous statues to colorful flowers to interactive learning adventures for kids, Brookgreen Gardens offers hours or should I say days of exploration and discovery! Conveniently located on Route 17 between Murrels Inlet and Pawleys Island in … [Read more…]
WitnessHistory is Alive at Wild West City History often times carries this reputation of being frozen in a book. There are many locations, however, that offer historical re-enactments. What makes history come alive for young children can be introduced with an actor performing from a page in a book. At Wild West City, families take … [Read more…]
Bugging Out at Academy of Natural Sciences Admittedly, my first reaction upon seeing most insects is to scream. I have had a longstanding belief that creatures with more than four legs should not exist-that is until Bug Fest! The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University hosts a two day event every August that celebrates … [Read more…]
When my family decided to take a mini vacation in Myrtle Beach, I immediately began researching all the fun attractions and experiences we could enjoy. One entertainment experience that stood out above the rest was Pirates Voyage Dinner and Show. Since my boys are huge fans of all things pirates, I knew they would absolutely … [Read more…]
Pennsylvania State University is a massively large university spread over 20 campuses; however, University Park is the biggest campus and is host to the NCAA Division 1 sports like football and basketball. This institution is well-known for many things like their meteorology, engineering and nursing schools as well as their success in sports. You might … [Read more…]
My family and I recently returned from our first family vacation at Universal Orlando Resort. We had visited once before 4 years ago but only spent the day at Islands of Adventure, and the boys were too young to remember much. Due to our very limited experience with Universal parks, I felt we were true … [Read more…]
My family absolutely loves visiting aquariums. We love learning about new sea creatures, enjoying hands-on activities like petting stingrays and making family memories. That is why when we decided to take a short trip to Myrtle Beach we knew we had to visit Ripley’s Aquarium. Located right on Broadway at the Beach, Ripley’s Aquarium offers … [Read more…]
Photo Credit: Melinda Johnson of Melinda Jae Photography My family is planning a big trip to Universal Orlando Resort this summer. We visited once before but since it was 4 years ago the boys remember very little about the trip. To get ready for our vacation, we have been searching the Universal website and watching fun YouTube … [Read more…]