Polynesian Cultural Center (Laie)

Hawaii

So how crazy is this?  When I was about 10 years old (I am dating myself here by telling you that was in 1975) my parents splurged big time and took my brothers and I on a trip to Hawaii.  One of our more memorable stops was The Polynesian Cultural Center which will forever remain memorialized in my dad's vintage super 8 footage which my mom recently had converted to a dvd.  If you can believe it, the entire … [Read more...]

Billy Bob’s Texas (Fort Worth)

Texas

Billy Bob's Texas bills itself as the World's Largest Honky Tonk and I was just dying to check it out (cowboy boots and all), but I was pretty sure they wouldn't allow kids.  Here's another great example of it never hurts to ask.  I called up before heading over and was told the whole family was welcome and that there were tons of family friendly activities.  Well they weren't lying, this place is an absolute … [Read more...]