Meet Karen Dawkins
Karen Dawkins is a freelance travel writer who has been featured in print and online markets and on radio broadcast. She is a family travel expert with a passion to help families experience the world for less. As she says, “Budget doesn’t mean cheap. It’s smart!”
Our family's favorite time of day is sunset as the temperatures drop and the world gets just a little bit quieter. That's especially true at the beach...
When I go to the beach, I look forward to the traditional activities - like playing in the waves, walking along the beach and relaxing in the sun.
As a travel blogger, it’s probably no surprise to you that I like going to new places! There’s always something to discover - about the world or about...
My daughter and I just got back from a mother-daughter getaway to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, one of our best trips ever. We escaped the busy...
Over the past several years, I’ve become far more aware of the impact of human beings on the world. The more we develop an area, the greater our...
When I’m on vacation, especially a girlfriends’ getaway, shopping is high on the list of things to do.
Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are known for being a great family destination, but did you know this is also a great place for a romantic getaway?
For some, a trip to the beach is just that…long, relaxed days at the beach with a cooler and an umbrella. And, that's just fine!