Christine Tibbetts, Cultural Heritage TMOM, Author at Traveling Mom

Prepare To Be Charmed: 5 Perfect Things To Do On St. Simons Island

Posted by Christine Tibbetts, Cultural Heritage TMOM | Jun 14, 2018 | 0 |

Expecting more than relaxation in a handsome resort that hugs the ocean feels selfish. Why isn’t resort life sufficient? Cultural Heritage TravelingMom allowed herself plenty of feet-up time on Georgia’s barrier island named St. Simons. She also figured out how to launch invigorating discoveries from her three nights at the King and Prince Resort and Golf Club and still claim a luxurious beach vacation in the Golden Isles. Prepare To Be Charmed: 5 Perfect Things To Do On St. Simons Island Island life is like time travel for me. A whole new world unfolded on St. Simons Island...

A Hard Truth: The Civil Rights Movement in Jackson MS

Posted by Christine Tibbetts, Cultural Heritage TMOM | May 29, 2018 | 1 |

Looking for some new ways to understand the civil rights quest in America? So is Cultural Heritage TravelingMom. That’s why she staked out a learning vacation in Jackson, Mississippi. See what you think of her tips for delving deeper in current history using art and music and good food. Ever met a curator of art and civil rights? Quite a combo. Consider this a clue that civil rights history in Jackson, Mississippi shows up in all sorts of intriguing and engaging ways. Sure it’s tough. Hard truth. History that matters mightily. In Jackson, people who live those truths...

Experience The Civil Rights Trail

Posted by Christine Tibbetts, Cultural Heritage TMOM | May 1, 2018 | 1 |

Roaming 14 states and their significant landmarks seems a bit much for one trek along the South’s new Civil Rights Trail. That’s why Cultural Heritage TravelingMom breaks it down in some meaningful chunks. Build your journey with her tips and experiences involving museums, churches, courthouses and neighborhoods. Meeting the people in those places tells the story best. Traveling with intention to understand America’s quest for social justice just got easier. That’s the gift of the Civil Rights Trail launched in 2018 by TravelSouthUSA. Imagine the chance to talk to people in 14 states, collectively knowing thousands of real stories...

Experience The Ancient World In Kid-Friendly LaGrange, Georgia

Posted by Christine Tibbetts, Cultural Heritage TMOM | Mar 24, 2018 | 0 |

If vacationing in a Biblical History Center sounds too churchy for you, follow Cultural Heritage TravelingMom’s footsteps to find why LaGrange, Georgia is an ancient world exploration with plenty of action and experiences. She has tips of other fun things to do in LaGrange too, including America’s newest Great Wolf Lodge. Digging in the dirt reveals real-deal ancient treasures, when kids become junior archaeologists in a diverse and interesting town 66 miles southwest of Atlanta. That’s where the Biblical History Center replicates the feel of family life mentioned in Bible stories. Plenty of hands-on experiences crop up on...

11 Ways This Small Town Delivers Excellence: Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin

Posted by Christine Tibbetts, Cultural Heritage TMOM | Feb 12, 2018 | 0 |

Gotta take big city vacations to dive into fine dining, interesting conversations, distinctive lodging, right? Cultural Heritage TravelingMom tested the opposite notion in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, population touching 1,000. On a small town getaway, she found deeply contented people engaged in lively, sophisticated enterprises they share with visitors. Here’s how to access the excellence. 11 Ways This Small Town Delivers Excellence: Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin Small town getaway is likely to rival road trip as a travel category, like cruising or beach bumming, after a few days in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. Happened to me. Here it is easy to...

5 Ways To Explore Roswell, GA, Atlanta’s Northern Suburb

Posted by Christine Tibbetts, Cultural Heritage TMOM | Jan 4, 2018 | 0 |

Why bother with the suburbs when the main city is spectacular? Cultural Heritage TravelingMom tested that question, skipping over Atlanta to seek the vibe in Roswell, Georgia, 20 miles to the north. Her results were solid, with day trips into the metro still possible. And, she found an incredible first-ever-heard history tale. 5 Ways To Explore Roswell, GA, Atlanta’s Northern Suburb Atlanta’s northern suburb, Roswell tells stories of the South in ways visitors can walk right in. That means historic homes to tour, river waters to paddle, boardwalks to stroll over fragile wetlands, and paved paths to follow...

Best Things To Do (And Eat) In Birmingham, AL

Posted by Christine Tibbetts, Cultural Heritage TMOM | Nov 20, 2017 | 0 |

The history of Birmingham, Alabama, is complex, so it’s no wonder following the Civil Rights Trail reveals many new possibilities. Cultural Heritage TravelingMom found as many culinary and artistic surprises as vital American history stories. People with personal ties to the history still live here, and so do newcomers. Find out the things to do to immerse in all of the flavors of historic downtown Birmingham. For decades, I thought the things to do in Birmingham, Alabama meant civil rights history. Start and finish. Only stories with pain. I know better now after a three-day visit loaded with...

Southeast Holiday Lights Celebrate Gardens, Regional Traditions Too

Posted by Christine Tibbetts, Cultural Heritage TMOM | Nov 10, 2017 | 0 |

Where you are geographically makes a difference looking at dazzling holiday light shows. In the Southeast, many displays pay homage to the temperate region with LED bulbs and intricate scenes recreating the gardens, waterways and animals of the South. Sure you’ll find traditions and the stories that define the holidays, but here a traveling family can also immerse in holiday lights that tell a story of treasures particularly southern too. There’s always a chance the weather will be easy-breezy for viewing holiday lights in the U.S. Southeast. It might even be warm enough to unbutton your sweater. Perhaps that’s why...

Nobody’s Coming Home This Holiday: Empty Nest Tips

Posted by Christine Tibbetts, Cultural Heritage TMOM | Nov 8, 2017 | 1 |

When going to Grandma’s for the holidays loses its luster, how’s she supposed to cope with empty nest blues? Can a nagging sense of rejection be diverted? Surviving the first empty nest holiday season might feel rocky, but doesn’t need to. The home of Cultural Heritage TravelingMom used to be holiday central, overflowing with many generations, but not this year. What’s the holiday cheer (or blues) prognosis when traditions change? Empty Nest Survival Tips Go to their houses, cautiously Claim your memories, then change the traditions Eat holiday favorites before traveling Volunteer to fill empty nest loneliness Redirect...

6 Ways To Find Old Florida in DeLand, And Why

Posted by Christine Tibbetts, Cultural Heritage TMOM | Oct 27, 2017 | 1 |

Famous Florida attractions create great vacations, but why not try something different? Like swim in crystal blue waters. Cruise the St. Johns River spotting birds and ’gators. Cook pancakes in an old sugar mill. Cultural Heritage TravelingMom loves modern Daytona but set out for nearby DeLand instead to find out if Old Florida is still there, and where new vibes fit in. Gotta go there images never used to pop in my head for Florida vacations in a town named DeLand and a county called West Volusia. That’s Old Florida and my friends talk about new stuff. So I set...