Before you can blink an eye, the kids will be out of school and you will be scratching your head trying to plan the family vacations. Our first family friendly destination is becoming more popular each year. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is one of the country's most popular family vacation destinations. Depending on where your family lives, Myrtle Beach is a short drive, … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: Road Trip & Weekend Getaway In One!
In most cities, this weekend was a wonderful snapshot of the beautiful days of summer. Summer is perfect for weekend getaways, music festivals and road trips. We have an east coast favorite that is a road trip and a weekend getaway all rolled up into one fabulous event. Virginia's most popular celebration of music, the Hampton Jazz Festival is back! The 45th annual Hampton … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: Montreal Jazz Festival Update!
One of our favorite summer music festivals is coming! We brought you the news earlier this year that one of this year's festival headliners was none other than Grammy winner Esperanza Spalding. We thought we would update you on another fabulous music icon that has been added to the roster. Bringing his unique brand of soul and pop music to the festival stage for the very first … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: Summer’s Biggest Music Festival!
The most popular music festival of the summer (in the U.S.) is back with another phenomenal lineup of events and performers. The Big Easy, New Orleans, is host the Essence Music Festival from July 6th-8th. New Orleans is the place to be this summer for a weekend of great entertainment, music, community and culture. You don't want to miss this years' festival. Headlining this … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: My Kid Is Too Young To Fly?
Last week was a traumatic time for airline passengers, at least on one JetBlue flight and an American Airlines flight. On the American Airlines flight, one flight attendant lost it screaming about 9/11 and that the flight was going to crash. It took the other members of the flight crew and a passenger to subdue her. JetBlue had a bigger issue. A JetBlue flight scheduled to fly … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: Get On Board The Soul Train Cruise!
Get your best soul train line dance moves ready. The official Soul Train Cruise sets sail in 2013! All aboard the first ever, Soul Train Cruise departing from Fort Lauderdale for four exotic destinations on February 17, 2013. A fitting tribute to the late Don Cornelius, the cruise will capture all the music, fun, fashion and culture of the iconic television show started by … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: The Int’l Civil Rights Museum!
As Black History Month comes to a close, I find myself watching a lot of wonderful documentaries on significant moments in our history. This weekend I've watched "Slavery by Another Name," Independent Lens' "First Lady of Little Rock: Daisy Bates," and "February One: The Story of the Greensboro Four." There have also been a lot of media on the ground breaking ceremony for … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: The St. Lucia Jazz Festival!
We love getaways here at BMWK and we think attending music festivals is a fabulous way to enjoy a beautiful destination and wonderful music with that someone special. We have a great one coming up Mother's Day weekend. So grab your sweetheart, make flight reservations and pack a bag for St. Lucia! One of the Caribbean's' most popular music festivals is back! The St. Lucia Jazz … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: Chocolate Covered Valentine’s Day!
Valentine's Day is just one week away! Still haven't decided on what to give your sweetie to show your love? Jewelry is always nice, but a surprise weekend getaway is fabulous gift. A weekend getaway to the real chocolate city is even better. It's Chocolate Covered February in Hershey, PA.! Hershey wants you to show your love for that someone special while enjoying a little … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: Celebrate Black History Month & Vacation With A Purpose!
February is here (well, almost)! It's officially time to celebrate Black History month. Washington, D.C., is our nation's capital and a great place to visit on a family vacation. If you are thinking of bringing the family to D.C. for a visit, be sure to visit some of the African American historical sites and vacation with a purpose. DC is home to several notable black … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: Should You Buy Travel Insurance?
Since the tragic cruise ship accident in Italy that has left 13 passengers dead and an unknown amount missing (due to unregistered passengers...unbelievable), a lot of cruise ship travelers are understandably nervous. It's rumored that some cruise lines are not letting passengers that have already booked cruises cancel because of this accident. A lot of travelers have been … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: Safety Tips For Cruisers!
The safety of cruise passengers is on everyone's mind as a result of the tragic cruise ship accident off the coast of Italy this weekend involving the Costa Concordia cruise ship (operated by Costa Cruises, parent company Carnival Corp.). The safety of the BMWK family while traveling is also our top priority. So, with that in mind we have a few safety tips for cruisers in the … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: Miami’s Favorite Weekend Is Back!
It's that time of year again, the weekend celebrating the best in wine and food is back and it's all happening on South Beach in Miami. Your favorite celebrity chefs will be in town cooking up their best dishes at the Food Network's South Beach Wine & Food Festival. An already hot and happening city gets even hotter as the grills and ovens are fired up Thursday, February … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: New Year’s Resolution – To See The World!
2012 is finally here! A lot of us are contemplating that dreaded New Year's resolution, to lose weight or find a new job. At BWMK we have a resolution for you that will make you happy and get you out of the house"...better yet, out of the country. Make the resolution to travel more and see our beautiful world! It's the perfect resolution and one that you will … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: Ring In The New Year With A Fabulous Cruise!
At BMWK we are determined to get you on a great cruise in 2012. Royal Caribbean also wants to help. Starting on December 26th, Royal Caribbean began their "Countdown to New Year's Sale!" This exclusive sale features specially priced cruises to the Bahamas and/or the Western Caribbean daily. Two of the cruise lines most luxurious ships, the Jewel of the Seas and the Monarch … [Read more...]