When most of us think Florida, we think sand, sun and a certain mouse. But there's so much more to Florida than that, and the village of Bal Harbour is truly a treasure of the state. Covering an area of just under one square mile and with a population of just over 3,000, Bal Harbour truly is a … [Read more...]
How to get the VIP treatment
It all started with the onslaught of guide books, websites, and recommendations from friends and family. Disney World is the" happiest place on Earth." I am now witness to that and can say that it's true! The endless laughter and smiles from my 12 year old son and his friends will stick with me … [Read more...]
Chomp!
Carl Hiaasen for kids? Oh, yes. This is his fourth, in fact! And good stuff it is, too. Chompby Carl HiaasenKnopfISBN: 978 0 375 86842 9Wahoo (no really, that's his name) and his dad Mickey are animal wranglers - and doing just fine, until his dad suffered a concussion and had a hard time working. … [Read more...]
Blame It On The Hoodie?
We are not sporty sorts of people around here. The only pair of sneakers I own have sequins on them for goodness sake. I bought my husband a pair of Vans last summer - they're grey with white laces, and he needed them as an option to wear with linen shorts. (What can I say? He's an elegant … [Read more...]
Two Sides of the Same Coast.
I have seen a recent trend emerging for family road trips. Maybe this is a symptom of the struggling economy or maybe it is that families are looking for variety and having a car allows this to happen. Suddenly, one road trip can turn into a bunch of mini-vacations.I think this is the perfect way to … [Read more...]
Oh! The Places You’ll Go! Anna Maria Island Edition
You're off to Great Places!Today is your day!Your mountain is waiting.So...get on your way!~ Dr. SuessI didn't travel much when I was younger. While my sister traveled all over the world to Europe and Africa and Australia, I played it safe spending most of my time sticking pretty close to home. I … [Read more...]
Where you’ll find me…
I love what I do here at UrbanMoms for many reasons but one of the things I enjoy the most is the opportunity to travel to all sorts of interesting places. Many of them are locations I have never even heard of, secret little gems. Another bonus is that most of the time I get to take someone along … [Read more...]
Amelia Island, Florida: A Nature Lovers Dream
A Hidden Gem of Beautiful Beaches, Waterways, and Nature Preserves.Reviewed by: The Urban Traveler Overall Grade: AKid's Rating: A Location: AAmenities: AService: AFun Factor: A+The Food: B+Best For: Families, singles, couples, girlfriends.Date of Stay: August 2010 … [Read more...]
The Family Road Trip
Even though we flew to Florida I would definitely call the last week a road trip. We stayed in three different resorts in three different locations so a lot of our time was spent traveling from place to place. Therefore, at least some of our time was spent in and out of the car. We are all now up on … [Read more...]
A Good Reminder
So, we're in Florida this week researching and exploring The Unexpected. We have been staying in Daytona Beach at The Shores Resort and Spa. We have been more than pleasantly surprised by this little piece of paradise. The Shores is the type of place you don't ever have to leave if you are looking … [Read more...]