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The 5 Best Things About Diagon Alley at Universal Orlando by Sherry Boswell

Universal Studios Orlando has many amazing attractions, none more so than the newest offerings located in Diagon Alley! When we visited, my kids and I were in awe of the details and the complete...

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Donald Duck runDisney New Balance Shoes

My favorite angry bird is finally getting his day in the limelight. New Balance announced an addition to their runDisney Collection, the Donald Duck Fresh Foam Boracay, which will be available at the...

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Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend comes to Walt Disney World in 2016!

My friend Patty and I have been dressing up as Star Wars characters for runDisney races before Star Wars races were even announced. The rumor mill has been buzzing for a long time now about the...

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Avengers Super Heroes Half Marathon Weekend Medals Revealed

So I’ve become a bit obsessed with the Avengers lately. Ever since I saw Avengers:Age of Ultron, I’ve just become hooked. And Captain America (Chris Evans, cough cough) is my absolute favorite. So when...

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IllumiNations Sparkling Dessert Party – Epcot – by Dawn Gosdin

If you’ve ever noticed the linen clothed tables and specially roped off area around World Showcase then you might have noticed the dessert party with or without knowing what it is. You might only...

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Essentials for a Fun & Successful Road Trip!

Our contributing author Dawn finds as much fun and comedy as she possibly can in all situations. You’ll definitely see that attitude come through in her list of road trip essentials! Here is what she...

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Destin, Florida Restaurants & Activities

Our contributing author, Carol, took a trip to Destin, Florida – here’s what she has to say about the area: There are many activities and restaurants in Destin, Florida. I visited a few of them with...

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Food Allergy Chronicles: Traveling with Food Allergies? by Caitlin B.

NOTE: In 2016 An Open Suitcase is introducing “Food Allergy Chronicles.” All of our food allergy information will be written by Caitlin, a certified chef and sufferer of multiple food allergies. We...

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Food Allergy Chronicles ~ Whose Responsibility is it to Manage Your Allergies?

Bear with me on this one, its long and it might upset some people. However, it is an important discussion that needs to be had. We’ve already touched on what it’s like to live with allergies in...

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Universal Orlando’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort

Our contributing writer, Carol, recently stayed at Universal Orlando’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort. Here’s what she has to say! I was pleasantly surprised when I arrived at Universal Orlando‘s Cabana Bay...

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Brewery Hot Spot in Downtown Hot Springs National Park

The historic Bathhouse Row is home to Superior Bathhouse Brewery & Distillery; located perfectly at the foot of Hot Springs Mountain in downtown Hot Springs National Park (Hot Springs, AR)....

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10 Tips to Eating Healthy While Traveling

Often we are faced with challenges. How we deal with these challenges either makes or breaks us. Traveling and healthy eating is one of these challenges. Whichever means of transport you use opt, there...

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Captain America: Civil War – Girls Reforming the Future Challenge

I can’t tell you how EXCITED I am for Captain America: Civil War. Chills every time I watch a new trailer. Like counting down the days, declaring my love for #TeamCap to whoever will listen, shining my...

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Food Allergy Chronicles: EpiPen Tips

I think we all know at this point that the EpiPen® is the staple of an allergy sufferer’s life. Sadly, far too often though we hear about people not having their EpiPen with them when they need it....

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Most Romantic Spots in Sydney, Australia

It's only fair to share...Every place in the world can be romantic if you want to make it so. You just need a beloved person and a little bit of imagination. However, when it comes to Sydney, you do...

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The Ganachery at Disney Springs

Please share ...Anyone who knows me knows I love my desserts. And especially at Walt Disney World. At home, I generally try to eat healthy, but all bets are off when I go on vacation. Disney Springs is...

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10 Best Tips for Successful and Stress-Free Travel

Please share ... Traveling is a wonderful experience. You get to meet new people, see wonderful places and spend quality time with your friends or family members. But, traveling can be quite stressful...

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Crowded School Holidays at the Walt Disney World Resort – Yay or Nay?

Please share ... According to the latest statistics released by the Themed Entertainment Association, the Walt Disney World Resorts in Florida entertained 51,500,000 guests in 2014. That’s a whole lot...

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Take a Day Trip to Eden Gardens State Park in Florida

Eden Gardens State Park is a beautiful site to visit off the beaten path. It is located between Destin and Panama City, Florida. In the middle of the property is a two-story mansion filled with antique...

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17 Ways to Take the Stress Out of Packing

These great packing tips were written by Molly Wooders and originally published in it’s entirety on the Way to Stay Blog. With Molly’s permission, I wanted to share all of these great tips with my...

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