A Nostalgic Eating Experience On Sullivan's Island, SC

Sullivan's Island, SC in the Charleston area has more than a beach and beautful vacation homes, it has Poe's Tavern. This tavern was founded to preserve the spirit of Edgar Allen Poe, author of short stories and poem's of the detective and horror story genres. He is best remembered for his popular poem "The Raven". Under the pseudonym Edgar Allan Perry, Poe was stationed at Fort Moultrie on Sullivan's Island for thirteen months beginning November 18, 1827. His time on the island inspired “The Gold-Bug”, a story about a mystical beetle that led to buried treasure. Poe's Tavern has a menu consisting of appetizers, soups, salads, tacos, sandwiches, beer, and wine. Poe's is located at 2210 Middle Street, Sullivan's Island, SC. You can eat inside or outside. My kids and myself made a stop recently at Poe's Tavern and enjoyed the eating experience. It was a very relaxed and informal setting with good food and drink. Check it out when you are in the area. Presented by Vacation Rick Travel and Rick's NFL Picks.

Southend Brewery and Smokehouse-Charleston, SC

A sunny day walking around the Historic District of Charleston with the kids and stopping for a cold one at The Southend Brewery on East Bay Street. The Southend Brewery offers the best of Charleston’s casual fine dining with a variety of American food and microbrews. Southend Brewery has been rated the #1 Microbrewery in the South. Visit the 3rd floor bar and enjoy a game of darts or billiards. One block from Waterfront Park at Vendue Range and in walking distance from Market and Broad Streets, in the heart of activity for nightlife downtown. See you there. Brought to you by Vacation Rick Travel.

Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Now Open

Universal's new roller coaster that reaches top speeds of 65 mph and towers 17 stories over Universal Studios Florida is now open. It features six near-miss moments and first-ever thrills including a record-breaking loop, the world's first non-inverting loop. A combination of audio and special effects engineering, sophisticated on- and off-board video and one-of-a-kind personalization of the ride itself. You rock out to the song you picked before strapping in. All of the ride is recorded on video and then you can edit your adventure into a music video, then buy a copy to take home or send to your friends. It's true high-tech, customizable, multi-sensory entertainment. Brought to you by Vacation Rick Travel and Rick's NFL Picks.

Live Music and Good Food-House of Blues

Disney Downtown rocks at the House of Blues. Enjoy live music while you sample Southern cuisine. The enjoyment is on day and night while world-famous and up-and-coming performers play the best of gospel, blues, rock, reggae and jazz. You can either sit at a table or hang out in front of the stage, it is your choice. Southern cuisine is served for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. The House of Blues is just one of many attractions in the Disney Downtown area. Other attractions are Cirque du Soleil – La Nouba and DisneyQuest® Indoor Interactive Theme Park. Brought to you by Vacation Rick Travel and Rick's NFL Picks.

Kids Cruise Free on Disney Cruise Lines

Disney Cruise Lines features two ships, Disney Magic and Disney Wonder. Also featured is Disney's private port-of-call paradise, Castaway Cay, on Disney Cruise Line Bahamian and Caribbean cruise vacations and offers snorkeling, boating, swimming and old-fashioned sunbathing. Disney now gives you something else to think about. Kids age 17 and under can sail free on most 3 and 4 night Bahamian cruises from January 7 through April 15, 2010 and on select Mediterranean cruises from April 24 through May 26, 2010, when traveling with 2 full-fare guests in the same stateroom. Mediterranean cruises are 10 night or 11 night where you will explore some of the world's most esteemed cultural wonders amid timeless cities and ports of call. Government taxes and fees are not included. More information and book online at disneycruise.com, call (800) 951-3532 or visit Vacation Rick Travel Disney Cruises. Mediterranian ports-of-call include these cities:

• Ajaccio, Corsica
• Barcelona, Spain
• Civitavecchia, Italy (Rome)
• La Spezia, Italy (Florence, Pisa)
• Naples, Italy
• Tunis, Tunisia
• Valletta, Malta
• Villefranche, France (Monte Carlo, Cannes, Nice)

A Non-Stop Thrill Attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios

This is the one attraction my son thoroughly enjoyed since one of his obsessions is cars, fast cars. I was totally entertained myself. It is non-stop thrills and spills, high jumps and spins at high octane speed forwards and backwards. Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show Attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios Theme Park is its name. The stunt cars are highly-modified Opel brand cars that weigh less than half that of a standard production car, but are twice as powerful and propelled by a 1300 cc, 150 horsepower motorcycle engine. Its a behind-the-scenes look at the filmmaking process, secrets are revealed in this thrilling combination of complex vehicle stunts choreographed with split-second precision. The show is a scheduled 33-minute attraction. Motorcycles fly through rings of fire, cars hurdle over trucks, and fireballs billow 40 feet in diameter. A note of trivia: The Stunt Show Spectacular debuted at Walt Disney Studios Paris in March, 2002. Visit Vacation Rick Travel Disney.

Visit Asheville's Top Attraction For a One of a Kind Experience

When you first see Biltmore House it looks like you could be at Disney World. The estate is the Vanderbilt's 250-room family home and country retreat in Asheville, NC covering 8,000 acres. This French Renaissance chateáu remains America's largest privately owned home. Some of its featured points are original art from masters such as Renoira, the Banquet Hall with a 70-foot ceiling, 65 fireplaces, an indoor pool, bowling alley, and priceless antiques. Formal and informal gardens, a winery, Equestrian Center, outdoor activities, and estate dining are all a part of the package. You can stay on the estate as well. Choose from the Inn on Biltmore Estate or the Cottage on Biltmore Estate. The Inn was awarded Four Stars by Mobil Travel Guide, Four Diamonds by AAA, and the inn is on Condé Nast Traveler's Gold List for three years running. The two-bedroom, two-bath cottage is complete with your own personal butler and chef ready to make every detail of your stay special. Click here for a virtual tour of the cottage. Enjoy all this and the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina for a vacation to remember.