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What to Know when you Visit San Antonio For Lackland AFB Graduation
The Traveling Praters presents Travel Inspired Living. My son graduated from boot camp at Lackland AFB almost three years ago. This post is based on our experience. Eight and a half weeks. That’s how long you will wait to hug your child, spouse or loved one who goes through basic military training for the Air…
Visiting SeaWorld in San Antonio the Weekend of Bootcamp Graduation
A trip to San Antonio just isn’t complete without a stroll along the Riverwalk or tour of the Alamo- and let’s not forget the need for some great Tex-Mex food! I knew these were a few stops my family would make when my son graduated from Basic Military Training at Lackland Air Force Base earlier…
10 Roadside Attractions you don’t want to Miss
Asking a roadside attraction enthusiast to choose their favorite roadside attraction is like asking a parent to choose their favorite child. It’s an impossible feat. And once a roadside attraction junkie, always a roadside attraction junkie so that list of favorites is likely to change with each new road trip you embark on. I know…
The Leaning Water Tower Roadside Attraction along Route 66
The leaning water tower roadside attraction in Groom, Texas is one of many quirky attractions you’ll see along Route 66. You can’t drive along the flat Texas panhandle heading into Groom, Texas and NOT spot this leaning water tower roadside attraction. Sitting just off the side of I-40 and old Route 66, this structure breaks…
Road Trip to California Day 2: To Texas and Beyond
After a near perfect first day on the road, I went to bed optimistic that our cross country road trip to California would truly become the best trip ever. I should have realized that it was a bit early to be that hopeful. I awoke the next morning to three kids with one thing on their…
Leaving our Mark on Cadillac Ranch
I had planned very little on our trip. But there was one stop that I not only planned but highly anticipated. Cadillac Ranch. Amarillo, Texas. It soon became clear that my family did not share my sentiments and as we crossed into Texas from Oklahoma, those in the back seat began to grumble. It didn’t…
Omni Hotel in Dallas: Where your Comfort is Serious Business
Did you know that the Omni Hotel in Dallas is rated as one of the top workplaces in the city? And if happy workers mean happy guests, may I just say that Omni does travel good? The Omni Hotel in Dallas knows that your comfort is serious business and they don’t mess around. This…
3 Reasons to Visit Dallas in 2013
Big things are happening in Dallas in 2013 and you won’t want to miss your opportunity to experience the exciting changes firsthand. Diverse, affordable and family friendly, Dallas truly has something for everyone to enjoy. Now is the time to plan your getaway to one of the countries top travel destinations and I’m happy to…
Don’t Miss the Art of Chihuly at the Dallas Arboretum
I’ve tried unsuccessfully to view a Chihuly exhibit for several years. At one point, the kids and I spent time learning about the artist and his team of glass blowers only to miss his display as we traveled to yet another locale. We did happen to see one of his pieces along the Seattle Waterfront…
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Thrills, Wheels and Deals: Six Flags in Fiesta, TX
Planning something for everyone meant that EVERYONE was able to plan one place that they wanted to visit, but that didn’t necessarily mean that EVERYONE wanted to go there. Though my husband had already requested that we stop at Crater of Diamonds State Park, when I gave him a run down of our agenda, he…
