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The Retro Advice 45-Day Mom & Daughter Road Trip
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1. Hilltop Hacienda
We were basing in Las Cruces for our visit to White Sands National Monument. It had been pretty challenging finding a non-chain accommodation...the economy has definitely impacted this area forcing many privately owned inns to close. After silence in…More »
2. Arizona Grand Resort
Living Social made me an offer I couldn't refuse...one night in a suite at the Arizona Grand Resort in Phoenix, four passes to their onsite water park, a $50 gift certificate to their onsite spa (ummm...massage!), and two free breakfasts at their…More »
3. La Posta de Mesilla
It's pretty to look at. The toucan was cute. Service was prompt and friendly. But, the beef jerky inside the tamale and the water in the salad were yuck. Our fellow B&Bers had a similar experience.
4. White Sands National Monument
White Sands, NM 88002
(505) 679-2599
I'm certain that my words will fail to do justice to this natural wonder. Stunning...dramatic...and, oh so much fun. The only reason we knew we were not romping in snow is...well, it was dang hot. But as the clock ticked on, the temperature dropped…More »
5. Monkey See Monkey Do
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 443-4999
Categories:
Toy Stores,
Cards & Stationery,
Books, Mags, Music and Video
Neighbourhoods: 78704 (South Austin), SoCo (S. Congress Ave.), Bouldin Creek
Our favorite store on Congress Street...this is THE place to get a souvenir for the most persnickety person on your shopping list. In my case, that would be my 16 year old son...who will soon be the proud owner of a What Would Jesus Wear magnetic…More »
6. Live Love Paddle Guided Kayak Trips and Rentals
The kayak ride to watch the bats emerge from their hiding places underneath Congress Street Bridge was a great diversion from Austin's scorching heat...and, a totally cool thing to do! It was the perfect blend of independence and guidance. Watching…More »
7. Hostelling International
Two major factors influence this review...first, this was my first stay in a hostel so I can't compare it to other hostels (yet), and second, I'm a "middle" aged and traveling with my 12 year old daughter.
Location was great...on the lake (great…More »
8. Royal Barracks Guest House
Finding just the right place to stay in the French Quarter was challenging. Those inns catering to we "common folk" slash their prices in the sultry summer months and quirky is definitely in abundance here, so I had no problem abiding by my…More »
9. French Quarter Phantoms
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 666-8300
Categories:
Landmarks & Historical Buildings,
Tours
We met up with our tour guide at Flanagan's Pub to spend an evening with spooks. For the next couple of hours, Emily with French Quarter Phantoms enthusiastically shared the grizzly details of torture, murders, and hauntings in the French Quarter. It…More »
10. Cajun Encounters
Cajun Encounters runs like a well oiled machine. Not being one to follow the herd, I was a bit perturbed when I encountered a crammed parking lot and a line out the door. This time being the last in line worked in our favor. We had the smallest (and…More »
11. MINI of the Main Line
When a woman leaves a message that she is traveling across country with her 12 year old daughter and she needs a safety check done on her Mini, it's best to call her back...you think? Not a word...
12. The Teen Exchange
Centerville, MA 02632
(508) 771-0102
(2) Aeropostale sweatshirts
(1) Hollister sweatshirt
(1) Abercrombie pajama pants
(1) Abercrombie sweater
(1) Robin K. shirt
(1) twentyone sweater
(1) Banana Republic purse
(1) Gap purse
All in either new or almost new condition.
Grand Total = $72.00
Need I…More »
13. McDonald's
I've never left a review for a McDonalds...what would be the point? They're supposed to be the same no matter which one you're at, which is why we all eat there for the most part. Not this one. It took me 5 minutes to order 4 items...I speak quite…More »
14. Music City Hostel
I always begin my hostel reviews with a caveat...I am only young at heart, no longer in body. And, I was traveling with my 12 year old daughter. This means I am not the typical hostel customer...so read on with that in mind.
Music City Hostel was not…More »
15. Marché Artisan Foods
A meal at the European-style Marché is worth the wait. My teenage daughter and I beamed at each other from across the communal table as we devoured croissant French toast, multi-grain toast with ricotta cheese and fresh peaches, sage sausage, and…More »
16. Earthbound Trading Company
Nashville, TN 37201
(615) 255-7004
Neighbourhood: Downtown
While in Nashville, my teenage daughter and I headed for the shops on Broadway before the weather turned either scorching, thundering, or both. With the exception of Earthbound Trading Company, most of the stores didn't live up to their vivid neon…More »
17. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
It seemed illegal or immoral to be in Nashville and not go to the Country Music Hall of Fame. If you like country music...and you like MUSEUMS...you'll love this place. The displays are high quality and packed with country music facts, trivia and…More »
18. Thai Phooket
Have I mentioned how much I love Yelp lately??? Yet again fellow Yelpers steered us toward a hidden treasure. Thai Phooket graced us with pineapple curry and sesame chicken and then gifted us with our favorite dessert...mango sticky rice. What an…More »
19. Planters Inn
Our stay in Savannah was our sixth stop on a 50-day round-the-U.S. road trip. With Savannah, I found myself in almost exactly the same position as I had been with New Orleans...challenged to find just the right 1) non-chain, 2) unique, and 3) wallet…More »
20. Sorrel Weed House
My teenage daughter and I were both apprehensive and excited about our 10:30 p.m. date with the paranormal. The first moment of panic occurred when we walked out the door of the hotel and she grabbed my arm..."I AM SWEATING!". Fortunately, the allure…More »
21. President's Slide
Pay $10 (...or $3 if you're under 7). Get butt swept up onto a ski lift (...except this is a SLIDE lift). Enjoy the view. Smile for the camera. Jump off and get the heck out of the way. Break the bank on slide lift picture...or not. Turn right.…More »
22. Kristi & Charlis
Just got some "bling toes" done today! They were VERY reasonably priced and got them done super quick. The place had a great vibe...it was hopping and full of happy faces of all ages. Definitely THE salon to go for some well deserved pampering...
23. Old Savannah Tours
My teenage daughter reminded me at breakfast on our first full day in Savannah that any thought I had of her joining me on my pedestrian wanderings of the historical district was pure fantasy. She had no intention of melting on this sweltering…More »
24. Cajun Encounters Tours
Cajun Encounters runs like a well oiled machine. Not being one to follow the herd, I was a bit perturbed when I encountered a crammed parking lot and a line out the door. This time being the last in line worked in our favor. We had the smallest (and…More »
25. Nashville Rollergirls
Nashville, TN 37201
(615) 862-6390
Category:
Amateur Sports Teams
Neighbourhood: Downtown
As soon as we lugged our ten ton bags up two flights of stairs and down the never ending hallway to our hostel room, my teen daughter and I freshened up and hailed a taxi to Nashville's Municipal Arena where the Nashville Rollergirls would battle…More »
26. Savannah Bee Company
Savannah, GA 31401
(912) 233-7873
Categories:
Specialty Food,
Cosmetics & Beauty Supply
Rarely do I get excited about a retail establishment, but I have to share my sublime experience in one of Savannah's best stores. I almost walked by The Savannah Bee Company, but something caught my eye..."Honey Sweet Tea". Ignoring that little voice…More »
27. The Tea Room
I was a bit concerned about my pre-teen daughter overdosing on Farmville while she stayed in the hotel room to escape Savannah's heat, so I staged an intervention. Tea is something special that she and I share, so I didn't have to drag her too hard…More »
28. Bonaventure Cemetery
I am drawn to the buried stories and dignified natural beauty of old cemeteries. So before my daughter and I merged onto the highway toward Nashville, I went in search of Bonaventure Cemetery on the outskirts of town. I could have spent hours here…More »
29. Kayak Kafé
Two steps up from fast food in terms of ambiance, but an entire flight in terms of food quality. Having been on the road for almost two weeks, I had a love affair with the almost-like-homemade chicken tacos! Any time food is real, you have to pay a…More »
30. Tula Adventure Sports
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 502-8852
Categories:
Summer Camps,
Beaches,
Rafting/Kayaking
Lucky my teenage daughter & I had become adept at getting up and out the door quickly, because the paddle board tour guide from Tula Sports called us at 10 a.m. to let us know he had space for us on his 11 a.m. tour. We jumped, we dressed, we…More »
31. Apple Hostels
Two major factors influence this review...first, I'm "older" (ok..."middle" aged is a better description) and second, I'm traveling with my 12 year old daughter.
On Days 14-16 of our 50 day road trip, we would be staying at Hostelling International's…More »
32. Elfreths Alley Museum
A favorite outing on a visit to Phlly! Our nation's oldest residential street dates back to the early 1700s and was once home to an eclectic mix of artisans and craftsmen. Now it's the perfect place to take a break from the bustling modern city and…More »
33. Reading Terminal Market
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 922-2317
Categories:
Specialty Food,
Farmers Market
Neighbourhood: Market East
If I closed my eyes, I could imagine I was back in one of my favorite places on Earth...Grand Central Market in NYC. A local friend steered me toward this highlight of our visit to Philly. A historic farmer's market in the city center, Reading…More »
34. Green Mountain Inn Bed and Breakfast
After a last minute change in plans, Tripadvisor and Yelp steered me toward the very reasonably priced (and highly rated) Green Mountain Inn. Thank you very much! My daughter & I both smiled when we pulled into the gravel driveway of a quaint…More »
35. Spanky's Clam Shack
We took the recommendation of our B&B host and headed to the harbor for a seafood dinner at Spanky's Clam Shack. Apparently all the other tourists got the same recommendation. It was packed! After a 20 minute wait, we were seated in a beehive of…More »
36. Centerville Pie Co
Thank God our B&B host watches Oprah! He pointed us to Centerville Pie Co. While they make a quiet statement in their setting, they speak quite loudly with their pies. My daughter and I savored Chicken Pot, strawberry rhubarb, and berry pies. Service…More »
37. Provincetown Trolley Inc
Provincetown, MA 02657
(508) 487-9483
After a self-inflicted torture session involving obnoxiously corny trolley drivers back in Savannah, Georgia, I was torn...should I take the recommendation of the guy at Provincetown's Chamber of Commerce or should we just hoof it through town…More »
38. Red Brick Pizza
I begin my pizza reviews with a caveat...I am a pizza snob. Full-fledged thanks to New York City, Chicago and Europe. Now, when it comes to pizza, "best" is extremely subjective...kinda like our attraction to people of the opposite sex. Some people…More »
39. Spartan Pizza
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 484-0798
Categories:
Pizza,
Food Stands
Neighbourhood: East Austin
I begin my pizza reviews with a caveat...I am a pizza snob. Full-fledged thanks to New York City, Chicago and Europe. Now, when it comes to pizza, "best" is extremely subjective...kinda like our attraction to people of the opposite sex. Some people…More »
40. Flanagan's Pub
I'm fairly certain if I would have come here with some beer drinking peers, my rating would be substantially higher. (Either that or most of the 5-star ratings were on behalf of very inebriated Yelpers...) Alas...I came here with my 12 year old…More »
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Yelping SinceDecember 2008
Things I Lovemy kids, my One, REAL people, wandering, writing, bacon wrapped dates, dancing (with my One), reading, quotes.
Find Me In...in front of my Mac, exploring San Diego, or in Germany.
My HometownSan Diego, CA
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When I'm Not Yelping......I'm Skyping, developing my new website, or deep in conversation.
Why You Should Read My ReviewsI'm honest about the good, the bad, the mediocre.
My Second Favourite Website The Last Great Book I ReadWhen Things Fall Apart by Pema Chodron
My First ConcertHow bad is it that I can't remember?
My Favourite MovieAway We Go
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Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I watch American Idol.
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