The Omni Homestead in Hot Springs, Virginia is known as America’s Oldest Resort. This stunning property located in the Allegheny Mountains has welcomed over 20 U.S. Presidents during its 250-year history.
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Sonesta ES Suites Dublin: a Review
Dublin is a suburb of Ohio’s capital city and often gets overshadowed by the hustle and bustle of Columbus. I think many people may not even separate the two. I know I’ve been guilty of that in the past but Dublin deserves to stand on its own. Known as the host of the popular St….
The Hyatt Regency Chicago Best Place To Stay In Chicago
This post contains affiliate links. I lived 43-years without stepping foot in the Windy City (unless you count the airport, but I don’t). In the past few months, I’ve been to the city twice and each time I leave the city yearning for more, so I am excited to share with you about The Hyatt Regency and…
5 Reasons to Cook your own Food on Vacation
This post is brought to you by Vacatia. The content and opinions expressed below are that of The Traveling Praters. When most people think of vacation, eating out is something they automatically plan for. For many, the dining experience and foods found at different locales often enhance the vacation experience. Yet others have valid reasons why…
5 Easy Recipes that you can easily make in your Timeshare’s Kitchen
When it comes to travel, I’ve mentioned time and again, how much I appreciate access to a kitchen. A full-size refrigerator, microwave, utensils, dishes, pots and pans make it so easy to prepare our own meals, appease picky eaters and save money on food costs. As my kids got older and we realized the benefit…
Top things to do in the Caribbean
The following article was written by me on behalf of Choice Hotels and I was paid to write this post. However, the opinions are entirely my own. Imagine balmy breezes caressing your sun-kissed skin as you lounge on a white sandy beach, a perfectly chilled beverage resting next to you and a great book in…
6 Reasons to Skip the Cruise and Plan your own Caribbean Vacation
The following article was written by me on behalf of Choice Hotels and I was paid to write this post. However, the opinions are entirely my own. When it comes to planning a trip to the Caribbean, a cruise is a great option. A cruise is mainly all-inclusive, meaning transportation, lodging and most, if not…
A Stay at the Disney Yacht Club Resort
Disclaimer: This post is brought to you by my daughter Chelsea. Our stay at the Disney Yacht Club Resort was complimentary as part of the TravelingMom network retreat. My family, like many families, usually stay at hotels that are, well, cheap. The cheaper the better. That’s why I was so surprised by a stay at the…
The Rush Resort: Ohio Luxury Lodging in Hocking Hills
Thousands visit the Hocking Hills region each year. A playground for nature lover’s, the area is full of hiking trails, scenic vistas and even a cave or two. In addition to outside recreation like horseback riding, canoeing and rock climbing, you’ll find plenty to do in the small towns that comprise what is known as…
The Charter at Beaver Creek- What I Loved and Didn’t
Wyndham Vacation Rentals manages vacation rental properties at many of the top ski destinations. You’ll find properties in Colorado at Beaver Creek, Vail, Aspen, Breckenridge, Keystone and Steamboat Springs and outside the Keystone State in Whistler British Columbia, Park City Utah and Sun Valley Idaho. As the top vacation rental managing company in the world,…
Making Time for Family with Wyndham Vacation Rentals
What would possess me to agree to a road trip across the country, from Ohio to Colorado, in the month of January to visit a ski resort? I don’t like to drive in the snow. I don’t like cold. And I don’t like to ski. But I am a mom. And I love my kids….
St. Paul Hotel: a Boutique Hotel Experience in Wooster, Ohio
Until six years ago, I’d never heard of the term “boutique hotel.” And then I entered the world of travel blogging. I attended FAM trips and press trips and many times those trips skip the cookie-cutter lodging options in favor of a more intimate or unique property. It didn’t take long for me to decide…
