In the summer of 2017, a new amusement park opened its doors in Foley, Alabama. OWA, pronounced like oh-wah, is located just 9 miles from Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama. It is the only park of its kind in the state of Alabama and the Gulf Coast as well, since Hurricane Katrina destroyed Six Flags New Orleans in 2005. OWA is the perfect destination for family summer fun along Alabama's Gulf Coast. The name OWA was inspired from the … [Read more...]
About Tomeka Allgood
Tomeka Allgood is a freelance travel writer and travel blogger based in Nashville, Tennessee. She writes on a broad range of topics that includes but is not limited to: art, history, culture, travel, food and wine. Her top target demographic are women in their 30s to late-40s, families with children and couples with no children. Tomeka focuses on girlfriend's getaways, family travel, luxury resorts and spas. She specializes in places and attractions that relate to African American heritage and history.
Grand Beach Hotel: Family Friendly Luxury on South Beach
Built in 2009, the Grand Beach Hotel Miami Beach, is located on the beach overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. A few feet away from the renowned Millionaires row, it is the ideal place to enjoy luxury and comfort whether traveling alone, with friends or family. This South Beach vacation spot has renovated a majority of its guest rooms, which are all suites, with new bedding, carpeting and modern design. The lobby is sleek and welcoming with the … [Read more...]
Hilton Resorts World Bimini: Limited Lunch Choices, No Limits on Taste
Whenever traveling, I make a point not to eat food from any chain restaurant or eatery. During a recent trip to Bimini, which is the closest Bahamian island to the United States, I did not have that problem. Due to the fact that there are not any chain food places on the island, I was not left with much of a choice. The closest thing to anything that resembled a chain was Amicci’s, the coffee shop, which served a limited Starbucks menu. Staying … [Read more...]