My kids were thrilled when I told them we would be visiting Alligator Alley. If you know me well, you know that I have a soft spot for alligators. I guess my alligator obsession started when we moved to Florida about 3 years ago. When we hit the Florida line I started looking for alligators and haven’t stopped yet! I think my children now share my appreciation, and they had an amazing time getting up close and personal with the gators at Alligator Alley! Alligator Alley is located in … [Read more...]

  When we moved to Mobile, we had to stay in a hotel for a few days. The first two nights we stayed at TownePlace Suites by Marriott (we are reward members, so you'll notice that I review them often) in a 2 bedroom suite, because our my mother-in-law had come down to help us move. When she returned home we decided to try out the Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel.     To be honest I wasn't really sure how well my family of 5 would fit "in" at this hotel. When I … [Read more...]

The schedule below includes downtown Mobile parades. All downtown parades roll on Route A except where noted. For up-to-date parade schedules and routes and to book your room, visit www.mobilebay.org or call 1-800-5-MOBILE. Did you know you can win a trip to Mobile for Mardi Gras? FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18 6:30 pm ..................................................................................Conde Cavalier Parade SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19 12:00 pm … [Read more...]