If you've been following our vacation journey so far, you'll recognize our final destination as Gulf Shores, Alabama. An area affectionately known as the Redneck Riviera. So why choose the Redneck Riviera, when there's much closer beaches in Galveston? Pretty simple, … [Read more...]
Short Takes: A Baby Friendly Tour of New Orleans
The Big Easy often carries an, um, unwholesome reputation. But in fact, there's plenty for the whole family to enjoy, even with baby in tow. We only had one evening and one full day in town. That limited our options, but we still squeezed in a baby friendly tour of … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Texas BBQ Trip: My Latest Travel Obsession
Last month, Texas Monthly released the holy grail of Texas BBQ guides. That's right, it's time for the once-every-four-years Top 50 Barbecue Joints list. Long-time readers of this blog know I'll go to great lengths for food. Hey, I regard food and travel as a package … [Read more...]
Creole Nature Trail of Louisiana – A Virtual Driving Tour
In my introductory post, I mentioned that we'd be taking the long way from Dallas to Gulf Shores. The first leg of our journey took us due southeast to the coast at the Texas-Louisiana border. We'd explore a byway I'd long wanted to see, Louisiana's Creole Nature … [Read more...]
Introduction: 2 Moms, a Baby, and 1,624 Miles
Introduction: 2 Moms, a Baby, and 1,624 Miles (this post) Creole Nature Trail of Louisiana - A Virtual Driving Tour Short Takes: A Baby Friendly Tour of New Orleans Review: Hotel St. Marie, New Orleans Review: Phoenix All Suites Hotel, Gulf Shores, Alabama … [Read more...]
Good Deal for Road Trippers: Choice Hotels Free Night Promotion Returns
If a lengthy road trip is in your plans this spring, take a look at this new promotion. The Choice Hotels free night promotion is back. Officially called "Stay Two Times, Earn a Free Night", the promotion accrues one award night per two stays. Now through April 27, … [Read more...]
7 Survival Tips: How to Road Trip With an Infant
Assistant Travel Editor Ashok's arrival last August means some travel-related changes for the household. God bless Brad, Carly, Kevin, and Kyle for jetting around their munchkins successfully. However, we've decided that air travel isn't for us, at least for now. But … [Read more...]
Bad News for Driving Enthusiasts – The “Australiabahn” Will Soon Be No More
When it comes to places with roads built for fast driving, Germany usually sits at the top of the list. In reality, much of the country's freeway network contains posted speed limits. However, large chunks remain free of legally enforceable maximum limits. There is, … [Read more...]
Two Days on the Beach And More in the Texas Coastal Bend
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about our stay at The Tarpon Inn in Port Aransas, Texas, a historic inn along the Texas coast. Of course, after driving nearly 400 miles, we weren't content staying still in one spot. Rather, Port A is a good, central location for … [Read more...]
Review: The Tarpon Inn Port Aransas, Texas
For my wife's birthday this past March, we both wanted to enjoy one last pre-baby getaway somewhere. With late March the peak of my busy season, we needed to keep it reasonably close. I'd long heard good things about Port Aransas, a beach town on Mustang Island along … [Read more...]
