Category Archives: Travel

The many travels of the Hayes family!

Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort Day Five – Harbour Town

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We awoke to a quiet Hilton Head morning.  This was our first day without the wonderful company of Kee and Colonel, who left for home the day prior.  We took our time getting up and ready as we kept our social calendar pretty open for the day.  We chilled in the room for a bit, allowing the boys to play… Read more »

Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort Day Four – More Resort Fun

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Coming off the heels of an action packed, full filled birthday for Hunter, we were all ready for a chill resort day at Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort.  Although we were all exhausted, this was unfortunately Kee and Colonel’s last day at the resort, so we wanted to get a few things in before we had to say our goodbyes…. Read more »

Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort Day Three – Hunter’s 10th Birthday

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After a fun day two relaxing around the resort, we had finally arrived at our day of celebration, Hunter’s tenth birthday!  We were first awoken by Hunter at 3:30 am when he was knocking on the bathroom door, which startled Emily and I a bit because we weren’t expecting a knock.  Hunter had a hard time getting back to sleep because the… Read more »

Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort Spring Break Day Two – Resort Fun

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After a fun day one relaxing at Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort, we were finally settled in and enjoying the start to our relaxing week.  Although it was a bit brisk, and quite windy, that didn’t stop Colonel and I from our traditional bike ride to the beach.  Since I already had my bike, we met down by the Community… Read more »

Disney’s Hilton Head Island Spring Break 2017 Day One – Arrival

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Drive From Orlando, FL to Hilton Head Island, SC After a busy few months of work, birthday prep, and school, the Hayes family was ready to enjoy a relaxing Spring Break at one of our favorite destinations to chill, Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort.  We first visited Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort on our east coast road trip in 2008,… Read more »

2017 Disney Dream 3 Night Bahamas Cruise – Sawyer’s 5th Birthday Day 3

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Disney’s Castaway Cay Island Morning Day three of the three day Bahamas cruise always pulls you in two directions.  On one hand it is amazing because you get to enjoy the day on one of the most beautiful islands on earth.  On the other hand, it is your last day of the cruise which means tomorrow you are back to… Read more »

2017 Disney Dream 3 Night Bahamas Cruise – Sawyer’s 5th Birthday Day 2

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Sunrise on the Disney Dream – Day 2 Nassau We arose to the gentle rocking of the ship as we continued the last portion of our journey to Nassau, Bahamas.  Day one on the Disney Dream was a blast and we were looking forward to another fun day on the ship.  Most of the Hayes household likes to sleep in… Read more »

2017 Disney Dream 3 Night Bahamas Cruise – Sawyer’s 5th Birthday, Day 1

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Traveling to Port Canaveral Emily had, in her usual style, arranged all of the details for a memorable fifth birthday for Sawyer, which kicked off with a three night Disney Dream birthday cruise.   The bags were packed with the essentials as well as some fun birthday surprises for Sawyer.  After getting the car packed, Sawyer and I went to… Read more »

Disney Dream Halloween on the High Seas | 3 Night Bahamas Cruise

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Our Disney Dream Halloween on the High Seas vacation had been a long time in the making.  After much discussion we finally convinced Grandma Jean and Papa Don to take a Disney Cruise with the whole family.  For those of you following along on Hayesvision you know that we absolutely love cruising.  I owe this new found love to Emily… Read more »

Disney Fantasy Seven Day Summer Cruise – Castaway Cay (Day 7)

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Although we were a bit bummed that this was our last full day on our seven night Disney Fantasy Eastern Caribbean cruise, we were super excited that we got to spend it at Disney’s private island of Castaway Cay!  I awoke as the ship was still a ways from Castaway, which gave me time to get my morning GoPro time… Read more »