Introducing 1313 Travel Co.: A New Chapter and a Dream Come True!

Well, friends, the secret is finally out! Last week, I shared a little about my nine years in the travel industry and the new chapter ahead. I ended that post with a promise that there were a few surprises still to come. And today, I finally get to share one of the biggest! I’m absolutely… Read More

Level99 at Disney Springs {Our Experience and What to Know Before You Go}

If you’re looking for something different to do at Walt Disney World, especially with teenagers or a group of adults, I have a new favorite recommendation! We recently spent an evening at Level99 in Disney Springs with friends, and it was SO much fun. We had a group of seven, enjoyed dinner and cocktails and… Read More

Nine Years, a New Chapter and What’s Next for Dixie Travels

Nine years ago, when I first became an independent contractor in the travel industry, I had a pretty simple vision for what this little adventure might look like. I thought it would be something fun to do part-time. Maybe I’d make enough money to buy myself a new dress every now and then or treat… Read More

Epcot International Food & Wine Festival 2026

The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is one of our family’s favorite Disney events, and this year is an especially fun one. The festival is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2026, with favorite dishes from festivals past returning alongside plenty of new things to try. This year’s festival runs from August 27 through November… Read More

A Comprehensive Review of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has long been my absolute favorite resort at Walt Disney World and the one our family chooses most often. As Disney’s flagship resort, it manages to feel both wonderfully nostalgic and beautifully luxurious, with its Victorian-inspired architecture, impeccable grounds and unmatched location on Seven Seas Lagoon. And following the… Read More

Disney Cruise Line {Spain Days 10 & 11 at Sea & Traveling Home}

Our last full day aboard the Disney Dream was a sea day as we sailed full steam toward England, and the Atlantic apparently wanted to make sure we remembered it. I have been on A LOT of Disney cruises, and I have to admit that these were some of the roughest seas I had ever… Read More

Disney Cruise Line {Spain Day 9 in Betanzos and A Coruña}

After such a meaningful day in Santiago de Compostela, our next day in Galicia took us somewhere completely different. We spent the day exploring Betanzos, a historic town that I honestly don’t know if I ever would have discovered on my own. And that ended up being exactly what I loved about it. One of… Read More