My Name is Yona Williams and I Write

Giveaway: Progressive International Motorcycle Show Tickets or Gifts (ends 12/28)

Posted on Wednesday, December 14th, 2011

Whether you own a motorcycle, like to work on choppers, or are looking for a family-friendly event to take the kids – the Progressive International Motorcycle Show might just be the thing for you. As [...]

I Went to the NYC Chocolate Show

Posted on Monday, November 14th, 2011

Yesterday, I drove (rode) to New York City on a 4-hour trip to attend the 2011 Chocolate Show at the Metropolitan Pavilion. I won 2 tickets to the show from My Adventures in Mommyland blog [...]

I’m Back

Posted on Monday, May 9th, 2011

Sorry for the absence – I was visiting family in California and took a break from the blog. I had an extremely refreshing time, reconnecting with loved ones and spending time with my Gramma.
My head [...]

My Ultimate Family Vacation: Italy

Posted on Friday, October 1st, 2010

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Brookwood Inn – Pittsford, New York

Posted on Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

The Brookwood Inn is one of my favorite romantic getaways and this boutique hotel doesn’t cost an arm and a leg for the exceptional features that it offers. I didn’t know until after my stay, [...]

NCAA Hall of Champions – Indianapolis

Posted on Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

Are you a college sports enthusiast? If so, then a visit to the NCAA Hall of Champions in Indianapolis, Indiana – the perfect place to catch record-breakers and memorable moments regarding collegiate rivalries. The exhibit [...]

Need for Speed? Utah’s Bonneville Salt Flats

Posted on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Calling all speed demons and racecar enthusiasts – northwestern Utah is home to an ancient glacial lake turned speedway that holds quite a history. Located west of the Great Salt Lake, the Bonneville Salt Flats [...]

Reasons to Stay at Homewood Suites

Posted on Friday, February 19th, 2010

This particular  review focuses on the Homewood Suites Tampa-Brandon location. The all-suites hotel certainly lives up to its name, providing a home away from home. From the housekeeping staff to the front desk to the [...]

Up Close and Personal with a Sting Ray

Posted on Saturday, January 23rd, 2010

Within 20 minutes of investigating the Pier in St. Petersburg, Florida, I followed the buzz of onlookers who chattered about a man who unexpectedly caught a stingray while fishing. As no one wanted to unhook [...]

Transylvania, Romania

Posted on Saturday, January 23rd, 2010

Transylvania is a place where whispers of mystery and magic taunt the imagination. Ever since Bram Stoker chose the region as the setting for his 1897 gothic horror novel, Dracula – those who live outside [...]