Georgia

Photo: Sunrise at Eagle Island

by CajunMama
Sunrise at Eagle Island

Eagle Island is a private island in coastal Georgia. I visited a few years ago and spent each morning on the pier watching the sun wake up.

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5 reasons to spend MORE money on a hotel

by ThemeParkMom

When researching hotels for a family vacation, what do you look for? Most moms I talk to put price at the top if the list, but there are some “extras” in hotel stays that could be worth paying a higher price per room night. Here are five things you may want to look for: 1. [...]

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The Masters 2011 – Things you may not know

by CajunMama
The Masters 2011 Scoreboard at Augusta National Golf Club

For almost all of his life, my husband has watched The Masters on television and had dreamed of stepping foot inside the gates of Augusta National Golf Club. This year, his dream came true when his friend’s name was eligible for tickets after being on a list for 14 years. They attended Monday’s practice round, [...]

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Roadside eats for families in Atlanta, Georgia

by ThemeParkMom

All my life, I have driven on I-75 to and from Florida once, twice or a dozen times a year. And for those of you who have done it, you know that means you see a lot — a lot — of Georgia interstate. You also see a lot of fast-food joints and chain restaurants. [...]

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Free Things to Do in Blairsville, Georgia

by Guest Author

Blairsville’s lakes beckon families for old-fashioned summertime fun - those lazy days of lounging on a sunny beach, showing off underwater handstands, and wolfing down a grilled picnic lunch so you can splash back into the lake, only to be told by Mom that you have to wait. Located deep in the heart of the Chattahoochee [...]

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Free Things to Do in Cumming – Forsyth County, Georgia

by Guest Author

From its pristine lake to its mountain peak, Cumming-Forsyth County, Georgia welcomes families with affordable adventure at every altitude Scenic Georgia 400, which runs from the outskirts of Atlanta to the front door of the  North Georgia Mountains, is also known as the ‘Hospitality Highway’ - and right in the midst of all that amity is [...]

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Free or Cheap Things to Do in Roswell, Georgia

by Guest Author
Free things to do in Roswell, Georgia flickr image by Stephen O Cist

Historic Roswell, Ga is located 20 minutes north of Atlanta. I’ve driven through the area and have to admit that it is chaming and quite simply Southern. – CajunMama The Great Chattahoochee River Paint Out takes place from Aug. 11-14. Join professional and amateur artists as they gather for three days of painting in the [...]

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Augusta National Golf Club, Home of The Masters

by CajunMama
The Masters 2010 by Keith Allison

The Masters in Augusta, GA brings in the best golfers and golf fanatics from around the world. My family has been watching the tournament to see how Tiger Woods plays and to see just who will earn the coveted Green Jacket this year. It is amazing how this one event turns a sleepy southern town into the hottest sports spot. We [...]

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Best Top 10 Beaches 2009

by CajunMama
Hanalei Bay by Seany @ Flickr

Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman (aka Dr. Beach), Director of Florida International University’s Laboratory for Coastal Research released his list of Top 10 Beaches for 2009. He uses a multitude of criteria to evaluate beaches, which includes water and sand quality as well as safety, facilities and environmental management. The Traveling Mamas love Hawaii, but we’re [...]

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Mama on the Move: Eagle Island, GA

by CajunMama

I’m currently hiding out at Eagle Island, GA, a private island located in the inner coastal area of Georgia. This is a unique destination where all your worries and cares can be left behind. As I’m typing this, there is a bald eagle staring at me from her little hideaway in a tree above me. [...]

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