Relax...you CAN get there from here!
Recently, we spoke about the importance of having a passport when traveling internationally, even if you don’t absolutely have to have one.
As we mentioned then, getting a passport can be a bit of a hassle.
Part of that hassle is that in nearly all circumstances you must show up in person to apply for a passport.
Show up where?
An excellent and reasonable question! [Read more…]
Waiting to get the day started on Castaway Cay!
Here’s a short post with one tip for you Disney cruisers that you should not forget!
Castaway Cay is Disney Cruise Line’s private island in the Bahamas.
Nearly every Disney cruise in the Caribbean makes a stop at Castaway Cay, as the island is easily accessible, just 250 or so nautical miles east of Port Canaveral. It is also all Disney’s with no permanent inhabitants and the only visitors are Disney’s cast and clients!
Remember though, it’s pronounced “Key”.
A visit to Castaway Cay will be one of the highlights of your Disney Cruise.
Our one tip… [Read more…]
Jenn hanging out in Jackson, Wyoming on our honeymoon, Sept. 1999
Your honeymoon is the first travel experience of your new family.
The wedding is over. You both are traveling together as a married couple. Excitement and hope for the future define this trip!
How do you pick that perfect destination?
Choice can be tough.
We live in a time where you can easily travel to nearly any spot on the globe. Where do you choose? How do you begin to narrow the field? [Read more…]
Disney date night 2011
Walt Disney World really is a perfect spot for a family vacation.
That said, it’s still nice for parents to get away for an evening alone. Disney might be perfect for the whole family, but it’s also great for a grown-up date night. In fact, Epcot ranks as one of our favorite spots for an evening out.
What should you do on an adults-only evening out at Epcot?
And more importantly, what in the world should you do with the kids? There’s a ton of choices for the date night and a few great choices to entertain the kids.
Our kids anxiously await “date night” on all our Disney trips.
Our perfect date night at Walt Disney World follows. [Read more…]
Have you ever experienced a mild panic when you discovered that you could not check-in online for a flight tomorrow?
Has my flight been canceled?
Has my travel agent screwed up my booking?
Am I booked on another (read: wrong) flight?
We want to make sure none of our friends, clients, and readers experience that panic of thinking your flight plans are out of whack! [Read more…]
Hi! I'm Jennifer Newsome and I own and operate Southern Girl Travel with some help from my husband, Mark, and our three kids. This shot was taken in beautiful Beaufort, North Carolina. We'd love to help you plan a relaxing trip, today!Relax and Enjoy America's Coolest Small Town, Beaufort, North Carolina. Visit Bringing Home Beaufort
