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Norma Dan Motel in Pigeon Forge: Our October Road Trip Stay

Norma Dan Motel Pigeon Forge review featured image showing the motel exterior and fall decorations with Minnie Trips branding

After a winding mountain drive into Pigeon Forge, we checked into the Norma Dan Motel during our October road trip. We’d been moving between destinations and hotels, so we wanted a straightforward, comfortable place to spend the night. Arriving in…

  • Judi
  • November 2, 2026
  • Travel, Travel Tips

What I Pack in My Overnight Hotel Bag (So I Don’t Have to Unload the Whole Car)

Purple overnight travel bag with toiletries, folded clothing, and travel essentials arranged on a hotel bed.

A practical overnight hotel bag packing list for road trips, so you can skip unloading the entire car at every one-night stop.

  • Judi
  • October 29, 2026
  • Travel, Travel Tips

Using Grubhub at Hotels: An Easy Way to Order Food While Traveling

Featured illustration of a Grubhub hotel delivery from Sus Hi Eatstation, showing rice bowls, appetizers, and takeout packaging

Using Grubhub at hotels made dinner easy on our Orlando trip. Here's what we ordered, how the hotel delivery worked, and practical tips for your next stay.

  • Judi
  • October 26, 2026
  • Travel, Travel Tips

Hilton Garden Inn Orlando International Drive North Review: Our New Favorite Hotel Near Universal

Our firsthand five-night review of Hilton Garden Inn Orlando International Drive North: a quiet room, huge hot tub, friendly staff, Hilton Honors perks and convenient access to Universal and Disney.

  • Judi
  • October 22, 2026
  • 1 Comment
  • Travel, Travel Tips

Packing for Warm and Cool Weather in One Trip

Open suitcase packed for both warm and cool weather, with summer clothes, layers, hiking boots, and travel essentials.

Packing for both warm and cool weather on one trip can get out of hand fast. Here’s how I keep it organized without packing my entire closet.

  • Judi
  • October 19, 2026
  • 1 Comment
  • Travel, Travel Tips

What I Do the Week Before a Long Road Trip

Open suitcase with road trip essentials, camera, map, checklist, water bottle, and packing cubes for a long road trip.

The week before a long road trip is when I handle the car, snacks, laundry, electronics, reservations, and all the little things that make departure day easier.

  • Judi
  • October 15, 2026
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Hi, I’m Judi! I believe travel doesn’t stop being fun when you grow up. My husband and I love road trips, theme parks, gem hunting, and those random adventures you never quite planned for. Minnie Trips is where I share where we go, what we learn, and the practical things that make traveling a little easier — with plenty of fun along the way.

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