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Wild Adventures Theme Park – Georgia’s premiere theme, water and animal park

6/11/2018

Wild Adventures Theme Park – Georgia’s premiere theme, water and animal park
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Wild Adventures in Valdosta, Georgia, USA is "a theme, water and animal park with a concert venue all rolled into one!" As big as 155 football fields, Wild Adventures is the perfect place for a family adventure. We asked public relations manager Adam Floyd to tell us more. <MORE>

Kings Island - The perfect combination of world-class thrills and family attractions.

6/4/2018

Kings Island - The perfect combination of world-class thrills and family attractions.
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Just outside of Cincinnati, Ohio is one of the world’s premier amusement parks. Kings Island has been thrilling visitors of all ages and setting world records for almost fifty years. The Partridge Family and The Brady Bunch both filmed episodes there. <MORE>

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Florida’s Sesame Street Safari of Fun Kids Weekends

5/20/2018

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Florida’s Sesame Street Safari of Fun Kids Weekends
By Steffany Skelley Gilmer
In exchange for a review, my family and I were given free tickets to attend the Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Florida’s Sesame Street Safari of Fun Kids’ Weekend and we were so excited to see how fun it was for all ages! <MORE>

Valerie Paul Wedding and Event Planning

3/5/2018

Valerie Paul Wedding and Event Planning
Interview by Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Some people seem to be born to do what they do. Valerie Paul is one such person. Read newspaper interviews about her collecting bald Barbies for children undergoing cancer treatment or hear first-hand accounts of her caring heart and exceptional organizational skills and you’ll quickly learn that Valerie Paul Wedding and Event Planning is such a success because of the first two words - Valerie Paul! And, it doesn’t hurt that Valerie is a beautiful woman with a dazzling smile. <MORE>

Sacred Tours of Mexico - Experience the spiritual and historical traditions of Mexico

1/25/2018

Sacred Tours of Mexico - Experience the spiritual and historical traditions of Mexico
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
We have enjoyed every single visit to Mexico. We have watched giant whales swim by. We have stood in awe viewing Mayan archeological sites. We swam with sea turtles. We have enjoyed luxurious resorts. Mexico is filled with beauty, history and wonderful vacation opportunities. Sacred Tours of Mexico allows travelers to experience the spiritual and historical traditions of Mexico. <MORE>

Disney Cruise Line Announces 2019 Return of Star Wars Day at Sea and Marvel Day at Sea

1/24/2018

Disney Cruise Line Announces 2019 Return of Star Wars Day at Sea and Marvel Day at Sea
Posted by Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
In 2019, epic adventures at sea return to Disney Cruise Line with special engagements of two popular itineraries – Star Wars Day at Sea and Marvel Day at Sea. Spanning two Disney cruise ships, sailing across the Caribbean and Bahamas, these cruises bring Disney and fan-favorite fun to families and guests of all ages. <MORE>

The Opera House - The Met’s odyssey for a new home in the 1950s and ‘60s A review by Frank Ioele

1/1/2018

The Opera House - The Met’s odyssey for a new home in the 1950s and ‘60s
A review by Frank Ioele
The Opera House, the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City to be precise, is a new documentary film that chronicles the Met’s odyssey for a new home in the 1950s and ‘60s. It is a selection of the 2017 New York Film Festival which will be released to movie theaters across the country on January 13 and 17, 2018. If you are a fan of this wonderful opera company, you won’t want to miss it! <MORE>

Medieval Times - A fun, magical experience

12/27/2017

Medieval Times - A fun, magical experience
By Steffany Skelley Gilmer
Travel back in time to a forgotten age from centuries long ago filled with magic, royalty, knights and their noble steeds at Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament in Orlando, Florida!
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Olympus Tours – Tours of Cancun, Chichen Itza, Tulum and More

12/8/2017

Olympus Tours – Tours of Cancun, Chichen Itza, Tulum and More!

By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong

Cancun, Mexico is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world. On our most recent visit, Olympus Tours provided us with a fantastic tour of the Mayan city of Tulum. We met Jose Yanez, Olympus Tours Social Media and Marketing Representative, at the Mayan city of Tulum and asked him to tell us more.<MORE>

The Wizards of Winter - Time Travel Back To A 70s and 80s Prog Rock Holiday

11/19/2017

The Wizards of Winter - Time Travel Back To A 70s and 80s Prog Rock Holiday
By Steven Skelley & Thomas Routzong

Going to The Wizards of Winter concert is like stepping into a time machine to travel back to a 1970s or 1980s Prog Rock holiday concert. Cofounder and music director Scott Kelly has assembled a team that is perfectly fit to take audiences on that journey. The show is part Transiberian Orchestra, part Meatloaf, and part Pat Benatar with laser lights, snow falling on stage, and too many duelling and harmonizing lead guitar solos to count. <MORE>