Research local places to eat: There’s nothing worse than getting to a new destination and having no clue where to eat, what’s good and what’s not. Before setting off on your holiday journey, research the best places to eat for each occasion. Even if you’re seeing family and friends during your stay, there will inevitably…
Year: 2017
Gas Saving Tips for your Family Road Trip
The signs of summer are beginning to take shape. Schools are on summer break, thunderstorms are in the air, the grass has turned green, the trees are loaded with leaves, and the price of fuel at the gas pump has increased. In 2012 the price of gasoline was over $4.00 per gallon in some areas.…
The Family Road Trip
When you hear those words, you probably have memories of childhood family road trips, dividing the back seat with imaginary barriers, playing the license plate game, and climbing over the backseat to get into the hatchback of the station wagon (who needed seat belts before 1985?). Many of us share these vacation experiences from our…
Travel Like a Pro: Inside Tips About Air Travel
Air travel can be a stressful ordeal. Long lines, uncomfortable seats, and running between connections can ruin the beginning and end of your journey. We have gathered the most important inside tips about air travel for next time you plan to visit Ramada Tropics Resort and Conference Center in Des Moines. The Name Matters Make…
How to Throw a Successful Kids Birthday Party: Our Best Birthday Party Planning Tips
Add a splash of fun to your kid’s birthday party! We all remember the anticipation associated with our birthdays as kids: presents, cake and friends! Let Ramada Tropical Resort help you throw a successful kids birthday party in our 18,000 square foot Buccaneer Bay indoor water park! We have compiled our best birthday party planning…
Discover the History of Des Moines
Are you planning to visit Des Moines? Learn more about the interesting history of Des Moines and what landmarks a history buff shouldn’t miss while staying at our Des Moines hotel. While human settlement in this area dates back at least 7,000 years, the written history of Des Moines started in May 1843 with the…
Arrange an Eco-friendly Wedding: The Best Green Wedding Tips
No, we are not necessarily indicating that emerald green should be the color theme for your wedding. The average wedding produces 400 lbs of garbage and a whopping 63 tons of CO2! The benefits of an eco-friendly wedding are many. Not only does an eco-friendly wedding help reduce impact on the environment, but it also…