CityGuide Sampler...
Cocoa Beach, Florida
December 28, 2008 - Cocoa Beach is a city of 12,000 located in the heart of Florida’s Space Coast. The city has played an important role in the history of the country’s space program. Cocoa Beach also has a diversity of activities for the visitor including fishing, surfing, dining and exploring. Most of the areas lodging is located along Atlantic [...]
December 28, 2008 - Cocoa Beach is a city of 12,000 located in the heart of Florida’s Space Coast. The city has played an important role in the history of the country’s space program. Cocoa Beach also has a diversity of activities for the visitor including fishing, surfing, dining and exploring. Most of the areas lodging is located along Atlantic [...]
St. Mary’s, Georgia
December 28, 2008 - St. Marys, Georgia, the Gateway to Cumberland Island National Seashore, is a small coastal village located in southeast Georgia. One of Georgia’s best kept secrets, St. Marys is rich in history, natural beauty and Southern hospitality, and along with Cumberland Island National Seashore, offers the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. [...]
December 28, 2008 - St. Marys, Georgia, the Gateway to Cumberland Island National Seashore, is a small coastal village located in southeast Georgia. One of Georgia’s best kept secrets, St. Marys is rich in history, natural beauty and Southern hospitality, and along with Cumberland Island National Seashore, offers the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. [...]
Fall River, Massachusetts
December 12, 2008 - Fall River is a city of 92,000, located approximately 18 miles east of I-95 on I-195. The city is known throughout the region as a factory outlet mecca, but there’s far more to see and do in Fall River than meets the eye! The Best Western Fall River (at the airport) is a very nice, clean, [...]
December 12, 2008 - Fall River is a city of 92,000, located approximately 18 miles east of I-95 on I-195. The city is known throughout the region as a factory outlet mecca, but there’s far more to see and do in Fall River than meets the eye! The Best Western Fall River (at the airport) is a very nice, clean, [...]
St. Petersburg, Florida
November 12, 2008 - This great city of sun has all the sun you could get, shopping malls,parks,beaches, and all the fun plans you would like to experience. The Pier downtown and close to 2 different Airports. Night clubs and sports clubs. Flea Markets; Wagon Wheel is the cheapest and the best place to shop for. Try the salvation [...]
November 12, 2008 - This great city of sun has all the sun you could get, shopping malls,parks,beaches, and all the fun plans you would like to experience. The Pier downtown and close to 2 different Airports. Night clubs and sports clubs. Flea Markets; Wagon Wheel is the cheapest and the best place to shop for. Try the salvation [...]
Santee, South Carolina
November 3, 2008 - Santee is located in one of the world’s finest and most varied sport fishing and recreation areas, the Santee-Cooper Lakes region. Santee offers plenty of southern charm yet a suprising amount of family activity year round. The heart of commercial activity in Santee is right at I-95, exit 98. There are over 15 motels located within [...]
November 3, 2008 - Santee is located in one of the world’s finest and most varied sport fishing and recreation areas, the Santee-Cooper Lakes region. Santee offers plenty of southern charm yet a suprising amount of family activity year round. The heart of commercial activity in Santee is right at I-95, exit 98. There are over 15 motels located within [...]
Titusville, Florida
November 1, 2008 - Titusville is a quiet community situated between I-95 and the Atlantic Ocean. A river does run through it – the scenic Indian River! From its banks you can find marvelous spots to fish and view spectacular space shuttle launches. You can reach Titusville from exits 79 and 80. Several of the major hotel chains do business [...]
November 1, 2008 - Titusville is a quiet community situated between I-95 and the Atlantic Ocean. A river does run through it – the scenic Indian River! From its banks you can find marvelous spots to fish and view spectacular space shuttle launches. You can reach Titusville from exits 79 and 80. Several of the major hotel chains do business [...]
Road Gourmet Sampler...
Millhouse Steakhouse - Brunswick, GA
March 2, 2009 - The Millhouse Steakhouse is an excellent find. I had Rainbow Trout; my sister had Ahi Tuna, both of which were excellent. The bread they served was great with two different dipping sauces. The steaks and other meals we saw looked excellent also. It is located just off I-95, exit 38 at the Holiday Inn in [...]
March 2, 2009 - The Millhouse Steakhouse is an excellent find. I had Rainbow Trout; my sister had Ahi Tuna, both of which were excellent. The bread they served was great with two different dipping sauces. The steaks and other meals we saw looked excellent also. It is located just off I-95, exit 38 at the Holiday Inn in [...]
Huddle House
March 1, 2009 - Location: Various locations Although I didn’t try the chicken, we stopped in Georgia at the Huddle House and I looked over the menu and it seemed to have a lot of southern specialties for very low prices. This is ery different from what I’m used to seeing as a New Yorker. They have chains all over [...]
March 1, 2009 - Location: Various locations Although I didn’t try the chicken, we stopped in Georgia at the Huddle House and I looked over the menu and it seemed to have a lot of southern specialties for very low prices. This is ery different from what I’m used to seeing as a New Yorker. They have chains all over [...]
Choo-Choo BBQ - Brunswick, GA
December 3, 2008 - Location: I-95 Exit 26, Dover Bluff Rd., Brunswick, Georgia As Canadians, we rarely get to enjoy a good BBQ’d pork sandwich…. well try Choo-Choo BBQ at this exit. It is truly beyond good, it is an excellent sandwich. Simple location, a BBQ house, a gift and Georgia peanut shop and a Shell gas station. What more [...]
December 3, 2008 - Location: I-95 Exit 26, Dover Bluff Rd., Brunswick, Georgia As Canadians, we rarely get to enjoy a good BBQ’d pork sandwich…. well try Choo-Choo BBQ at this exit. It is truly beyond good, it is an excellent sandwich. Simple location, a BBQ house, a gift and Georgia peanut shop and a Shell gas station. What more [...]
The Georgia Pig - Brunswick, GA
November 30, 2008 - Location: I-95 Exit 29, Brunswick, Georgia How about the Georgia Pig? We stop there every time we head down I-95 on the way to Florida. It’s a little BBQ joint about 1/4 mile east of I-95 at Exit 29 in Southern Georgia. It’s the best BBQ on earth, period.
November 30, 2008 - Location: I-95 Exit 29, Brunswick, Georgia How about the Georgia Pig? We stop there every time we head down I-95 on the way to Florida. It’s a little BBQ joint about 1/4 mile east of I-95 at Exit 29 in Southern Georgia. It’s the best BBQ on earth, period.
Denny’s
October 24, 2008 - Location: Various locations If you’re looking for a change from the fast-food, eat and run stop, try Denny’s. There’s all kinds of them from Virginia to Florida and many are located just off the exits. For roughly the same price as a fast-food joint, you get to sit down and take a break and be waited on. [...]
October 24, 2008 - Location: Various locations If you’re looking for a change from the fast-food, eat and run stop, try Denny’s. There’s all kinds of them from Virginia to Florida and many are located just off the exits. For roughly the same price as a fast-food joint, you get to sit down and take a break and be waited on. [...]
Smokey Joe’s BBQ - Darien, GA
May 21, 2008 - Location: I-95, exit 49 - Darien, Georgia Traveling south along I-95 on our way through Georgia at exit 49 we stumbled upon Smokey Joe’s BBQ tucked in between two hotels. It’s a little log cabin looking bbq joint with excellent bbq pork sandwich chopped with a choice of 2 bbq sauces you put on your self [...]
May 21, 2008 - Location: I-95, exit 49 - Darien, Georgia Traveling south along I-95 on our way through Georgia at exit 49 we stumbled upon Smokey Joe’s BBQ tucked in between two hotels. It’s a little log cabin looking bbq joint with excellent bbq pork sandwich chopped with a choice of 2 bbq sauces you put on your self [...]
Theme Park Sampler...
Hard Rock Park
November 10, 2008 - Hard Rock Park 211 George Bishop Parkway Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 843-236-ROCK http://www.hardrockpark.com Hard Rock Park is a new 50-acre rock ‘n’ roll themed park in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Construction of the park began in July, 2006 and opened in the Spring of 2008. Located on 140-acres of land between Highway 501 and the Intra-coastal Waterway, the site was [...]
November 10, 2008 - Hard Rock Park 211 George Bishop Parkway Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 843-236-ROCK http://www.hardrockpark.com Hard Rock Park is a new 50-acre rock ‘n’ roll themed park in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Construction of the park began in July, 2006 and opened in the Spring of 2008. Located on 140-acres of land between Highway 501 and the Intra-coastal Waterway, the site was [...]
Darien Lake Theme Park Resort
May 31, 2007 - Darien Lake Theme Park Resort 9993 Allegheny Road Darien Center, New York 14040 716-599-4641 Local 716-599-4053 FAX http://www.godarienlake.com Darien Lake Theme Park Resort is a theme park located between Buffalo, and Rochester, New York and Rochester, New York, off the New York State Thruway. It is considered to be New York’s largest theme park and resort destination. Darien Lake offers over 100 [...]
May 31, 2007 - Darien Lake Theme Park Resort 9993 Allegheny Road Darien Center, New York 14040 716-599-4641 Local 716-599-4053 FAX http://www.godarienlake.com Darien Lake Theme Park Resort is a theme park located between Buffalo, and Rochester, New York and Rochester, New York, off the New York State Thruway. It is considered to be New York’s largest theme park and resort destination. Darien Lake offers over 100 [...]
Hersheypark
May 25, 2007 - Hersheypark 100 W. Hershey Park Drive Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033 800-HERSHEY Toll Free 717-534-3090 Local 717-534-8996 FAXhttp://www.hersheypark.com Hersheypark, located in Hershey, Pennsylvania, opened in 1907 as a leisure park for the employees of The Hershey Chocolate Company. Today the park has over 110 acres and over 60 rides and attractions. Park admission also includes entry into “ZOOAMERICA”, an adjacent zoo. Also on [...]
May 25, 2007 - Hersheypark 100 W. Hershey Park Drive Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033 800-HERSHEY Toll Free 717-534-3090 Local 717-534-8996 FAXhttp://www.hersheypark.com Hersheypark, located in Hershey, Pennsylvania, opened in 1907 as a leisure park for the employees of The Hershey Chocolate Company. Today the park has over 110 acres and over 60 rides and attractions. Park admission also includes entry into “ZOOAMERICA”, an adjacent zoo. Also on [...]
Seaworld
May 25, 2007 - Seaworld Orlando 7007 Seaworld Dr Orlando, Florida 32821 800-327-2424 Toll Free 407-363-2280 Local http://www.seaworld.com SeaWorld Orlando is a theme park owned and operated by Anheuser-Busch and located in Orlando, Florida. The park has 7 rides, “Kraken”, a floorless steel roller coaster with 3 tunnels, a loop, dive loop, zero-G roll, cobra roll, a second loop, and a corkscrew; “Journey to Atlantis”, [...]
May 25, 2007 - Seaworld Orlando 7007 Seaworld Dr Orlando, Florida 32821 800-327-2424 Toll Free 407-363-2280 Local http://www.seaworld.com SeaWorld Orlando is a theme park owned and operated by Anheuser-Busch and located in Orlando, Florida. The park has 7 rides, “Kraken”, a floorless steel roller coaster with 3 tunnels, a loop, dive loop, zero-G roll, cobra roll, a second loop, and a corkscrew; “Journey to Atlantis”, [...]
Universal Studios Florida
May 25, 2007 - Universal Studios Florida 1000 Universal Studios Plaza Orlando, Florida 32819 407-363-8000 Local http://www.universalorlando.com/usf_index.html Universal Studios Florida is a theme park located in Orlando, Florida and part of the Universal Orlando Resort. The park lets visitors “Ride the Movies.” It offers many shows and rides, along with countless other things for guests to see and do. Universal Studios Florida, its sister [...]
May 25, 2007 - Universal Studios Florida 1000 Universal Studios Plaza Orlando, Florida 32819 407-363-8000 Local http://www.universalorlando.com/usf_index.html Universal Studios Florida is a theme park located in Orlando, Florida and part of the Universal Orlando Resort. The park lets visitors “Ride the Movies.” It offers many shows and rides, along with countless other things for guests to see and do. Universal Studios Florida, its sister [...]
RVBuddy Sampler...
The Redwoods RV Resort - Crescent City, CA
June 30, 2009 - If you haven’t actually stood beside a California Redwood, you will be overwhelmed by these incredible trees. The Redwoods RV Resort is nestled into a fantastic Redwood grove, just minutes from Redwood National Park and the spectacular Northern California Coast. We stayed here in our RV about 6 years ago, when it was named “Ramblin’ Rose [...]
June 30, 2009 - If you haven’t actually stood beside a California Redwood, you will be overwhelmed by these incredible trees. The Redwoods RV Resort is nestled into a fantastic Redwood grove, just minutes from Redwood National Park and the spectacular Northern California Coast. We stayed here in our RV about 6 years ago, when it was named “Ramblin’ Rose [...]
Santa Nella RV Park - Gustine, CA
June 29, 2009 - This is the first time we stopped at Santa Nella Rv Park. We have been talking about it for a very long time but never had the oppertunity to do so. The park is an older campground but it is in great condition and the staff was very friendly and know what they are talking [...]
June 29, 2009 - This is the first time we stopped at Santa Nella Rv Park. We have been talking about it for a very long time but never had the oppertunity to do so. The park is an older campground but it is in great condition and the staff was very friendly and know what they are talking [...]
Sierra Trails RV Park - Mojave, CA
June 8, 2009 - My boyfriend was assigned to work in Jawbone Canyon which is about 45 minutes from Sierra Trails RV Park. It was the closest campground to his worksite so we opted to stay there. Well, on the very first night they parked us next to a giant propane tank in a glorified parking lot outside of the [...]
June 8, 2009 - My boyfriend was assigned to work in Jawbone Canyon which is about 45 minutes from Sierra Trails RV Park. It was the closest campground to his worksite so we opted to stay there. Well, on the very first night they parked us next to a giant propane tank in a glorified parking lot outside of the [...]
KOA - Mims, FL
June 27, 2009 - Located just off of I-95 at exit 223 this clean, well maintained KOA park is a great spot for a stopover or for touring the Cape Canaveral/Kenndy Space Center areas. They have a nice pool, huge clean bath houses, and wi-fi. The staff is friendly and accommodating. Sites are large concrete pull thrus or back-ins with [...]
June 27, 2009 - Located just off of I-95 at exit 223 this clean, well maintained KOA park is a great spot for a stopover or for touring the Cape Canaveral/Kenndy Space Center areas. They have a nice pool, huge clean bath houses, and wi-fi. The staff is friendly and accommodating. Sites are large concrete pull thrus or back-ins with [...]
Lion Country Safari KOA - Loxahatchee, FL
June 23, 2009 - Lion Country Safari KOA is located a ways away from things. The campground is about 10 miles west of the Florida Turnpike on Southern Boulevard. This KOA park is part of and adjacent to the safari park. This is a large park with mostly pull-thrus and full hookups. There is NO CABLE TV here but there are [...]
June 23, 2009 - Lion Country Safari KOA is located a ways away from things. The campground is about 10 miles west of the Florida Turnpike on Southern Boulevard. This KOA park is part of and adjacent to the safari park. This is a large park with mostly pull-thrus and full hookups. There is NO CABLE TV here but there are [...]
St. Augustine Beach KOA - St. Augustine, FL
June 19, 2009 - St. Augustine Beach KOA is a great location, just off Highway A1A and within walking distance to the beach. This is a large park, immaculate in all areas. The free wi-fi works great. They have a well stocked store and easy access to propane. Campsites are paved and level. The staff is nice, and very friendly. St. Augie [...]
June 19, 2009 - St. Augustine Beach KOA is a great location, just off Highway A1A and within walking distance to the beach. This is a large park, immaculate in all areas. The free wi-fi works great. They have a well stocked store and easy access to propane. Campsites are paved and level. The staff is nice, and very friendly. St. Augie [...]
511Coupons Sampler
Cold Stone Creamery
March 20, 2009 -
Join Cold Stone Creamery’s Birthday Club and get one FREE Ice Cream Creation! In addition to receiving a coupon for free ice cream on your birthday, you’ll also be able to receive other promotions, special offers, and coupons. Here’s the link… http://www.coldstonecreamery.com/birthday/birthday_club.aspx
March 20, 2009 -
Join Cold Stone Creamery’s Birthday Club and get one FREE Ice Cream Creation! In addition to receiving a coupon for free ice cream on your birthday, you’ll also be able to receive other promotions, special offers, and coupons. Here’s the link… http://www.coldstonecreamery.com/birthday/birthday_club.aspx
Dairy Queen
March 19, 2009 -
Join the Dairy Queen Blizzard Club and get a coupon for two Blizzard Treats for the price of one. Here’s the link… http://www.blizzardfanclub.com/join/
March 19, 2009 -
Join the Dairy Queen Blizzard Club and get a coupon for two Blizzard Treats for the price of one. Here’s the link… http://www.blizzardfanclub.com/join/
Boston Market
March 8, 2009 -
Are you a V.I.P.? Of course you are, and you belong in the Boston Market VIP Club! As a Club member, you’ll be the first to know about great events, and you’ll receive exclusive offers all year long! We’ll even send you $3.00 off your next purchase just for signing up. Here’s the link… http://www.bostonmarket.com/specials/contact?form=/specials?page=emailClub
March 8, 2009 -
Are you a V.I.P.? Of course you are, and you belong in the Boston Market VIP Club! As a Club member, you’ll be the first to know about great events, and you’ll receive exclusive offers all year long! We’ll even send you $3.00 off your next purchase just for signing up. Here’s the link… http://www.bostonmarket.com/specials/contact?form=/specials?page=emailClub
511eNews Sampler...
New Ramps Connecting I-95, Beltway to Open Tomorrow
June 25, 2009 - Motorists on Interstate 95 north of Baltimore can look for new ramps connecting the highway with the Beltway. read the full story…
June 25, 2009 - Motorists on Interstate 95 north of Baltimore can look for new ramps connecting the highway with the Beltway. read the full story…
Visiting the Statue of Liberty Without Going to New York City
June 24, 2009 - by Linda (minnemom) of Travels with Children We live in the rural Midwest, where wide open spaces are plentiful and a traffic mess consists of getting stuck behind a tractor on a gravel road. We’ve mastered driving in Minneapolis. We can manage Chicago if we have a very specific plan. But driving in New York City? [...]
June 24, 2009 - by Linda (minnemom) of Travels with Children We live in the rural Midwest, where wide open spaces are plentiful and a traffic mess consists of getting stuck behind a tractor on a gravel road. We’ve mastered driving in Minneapolis. We can manage Chicago if we have a very specific plan. But driving in New York City? [...]
Summers on Sebago Lake
June 19, 2009 - Sebago Lake, Maine - photo by dawnzy Sebago Lake is the second-largest lake in Maine (the largest is Moosehead Lake). It is located in the south-western area of the state, about 20 miles away from Portland and the airport. “Sebago” is the Penobscot Indian word meaning “beautiful water,” and it truly is one of the most [...]
June 19, 2009 - Sebago Lake, Maine - photo by dawnzy Sebago Lake is the second-largest lake in Maine (the largest is Moosehead Lake). It is located in the south-western area of the state, about 20 miles away from Portland and the airport. “Sebago” is the Penobscot Indian word meaning “beautiful water,” and it truly is one of the most [...]
Michigan I-75 Gateway Project Reopens Thursday
June 29, 2009 - Construction is wrapping up on a 1.5-mile stretch of Interstate 75 in southwest Detroit that has been closed for more than a year. read the full story…
June 29, 2009 - Construction is wrapping up on a 1.5-mile stretch of Interstate 75 in southwest Detroit that has been closed for more than a year. read the full story…
Get Ready to Drive the New I-75!
June 28, 2009 - When I-75 reopens Thursday, after an overhaul that shut that part of the expressway nearly 17 months, drivers will notice the familiar and the new. read the full story…
June 28, 2009 - When I-75 reopens Thursday, after an overhaul that shut that part of the expressway nearly 17 months, drivers will notice the familiar and the new. read the full story…
Georgia I-75 Update
June 26, 2009 - Contractors for the Georgia Department of Transportation will perform major reconstruction of Interstate 75 at different locations between Exit 37/Adel-Old Quitman Road and the Crisp/Dooly County line. read the full story…
June 26, 2009 - Contractors for the Georgia Department of Transportation will perform major reconstruction of Interstate 75 at different locations between Exit 37/Adel-Old Quitman Road and the Crisp/Dooly County line. read the full story…
Lake Huron Campground - Port Sanilac, MI
July 2, 2009 - The first time we went we enjoyed the campground, despite the lack of trees and high prices. We went back in June and the prices were even higher. They no longer deliver firewood, pizza, pick up trash and apparently their is no security because we were up all night with noise… and they would not refund [...]
July 2, 2009 - The first time we went we enjoyed the campground, despite the lack of trees and high prices. We went back in June and the prices were even higher. They no longer deliver firewood, pizza, pick up trash and apparently their is no security because we were up all night with noise… and they would not refund [...]
The Redwoods RV Resort - Crescent City, CA
July 1, 2009 - If you haven’t actually stood beside a California Redwood, you will be overwhelmed by these incredible trees. The Redwoods RV Resort is nestled into a fantastic Redwood grove, just minutes from Redwood National Park and the spectacular Northern California Coast. We stayed here in our RV about 6 years ago, when it was named “Ramblin’ Rose [...]
July 1, 2009 - If you haven’t actually stood beside a California Redwood, you will be overwhelmed by these incredible trees. The Redwoods RV Resort is nestled into a fantastic Redwood grove, just minutes from Redwood National Park and the spectacular Northern California Coast. We stayed here in our RV about 6 years ago, when it was named “Ramblin’ Rose [...]
Blackhawk Campground - Cloverdale, IN
July 1, 2009 - This is a real campground, not an RV Park. It’s located off the same exit as a state park. Take the state park exit near Cloverdale and follow the Blackhawk signs, it’s well marked. Good spacing between sites. The full hookup sites aren’t really in the shade, but have trees behind them, so [...]
July 1, 2009 - This is a real campground, not an RV Park. It’s located off the same exit as a state park. Take the state park exit near Cloverdale and follow the Blackhawk signs, it’s well marked. Good spacing between sites. The full hookup sites aren’t really in the shade, but have trees behind them, so [...]