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Weekend Getaway in St. Francisville Louisiana
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A Perfect Weekend Getaway in Louisiana: St. Francisville

Some places never really leave you, no matter how far life carries you.St. Francisville is one of those places for me. If circumstances were different (my husband has to live near an East Coast company base) I would be back in Louisiana, and very likely back in St. Francisville. My daughter and grandkids live nearby…

Tune-In Lounge Hollywood Studios Cocktail
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Disney for Grown-Ups: Where to Drink, Relax & Reset Inside the Parks

Walt Disney World is often associated with families, strollers, and long ride queues, but tucked inside the parks are a few rare spaces designed for adults who want to pause, sip something well made, and enjoy a moment of atmosphere. These aren’t places you stumble into accidentally. They’re intentional stops, whether you’re traveling without kids,…

The Beak and Barrel Magic Kingdom
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The Beak & Barrel: A Playful, Pirate-Themed Lounge Inside Magic Kingdom

Not every Disney lounge needs to be swanky to be memorable. Some are simply about stepping into the story, and Beak & Barrel delivers exactly that. Located in Adventureland, just steps from Pirates of the Caribbean, Beak & Barrel is a themed cocktail lounge designed as an immersive extension of the ride itself. Think less…

Tune-In Lounge Disney’s Hollywood Studios
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Tune-In Lounge: A Retro Cocktail Break Inside Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Some Disney discoveries happen because you planned them. Others happen because you needed a break. I found Tune‑In Lounge years ago while serving as a dance team chaperone. Yes, chaperone, during one of my daughter’s competitions. A handful of moms suddenly found ourselves with an unexpected afternoon free, and we wandered into Hollywood Studios looking…