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Right now, the southeast coast of the US is under a hurricane advisory and some beaches have closed. It is a bit early in the year for this, but experience tells me it will pass and the beaches will once again be warm and inviting! We are coming up on Autumn and there is one […]
Have you ever been to a place that made you feel slightly spooked? Not full-blown frightened but just a bit uneasy? We all know of places, perhaps even in our own town, that have a reputation of being haunted. Some folks enjoy visiting places known for being eerie; if you are of that group you […]
I was never a big fan of camping as a child, although my family did it occasionally. As a young adult, I was always the one voting for the hotel over the tent. I frequently lost that argument and spent my time in a tent dreaming of plush mattresses and room service! At this point […]
Not the home of Atlanta but the home of Tbilisi, this former Soviet country located between Russia and Turkey is getting good press as an up-and-coming destination! They are known for their incredible hospitality and also as the location of unique and authentic experiences. Here are a few examples: Stay in a 1000 year old […]
I recently discovered this extraordinary 330 mile car ride that explores the culture, history and especially music of the southwest Virginia mountains! If you are a fan of old-time music-bluegrass, traditional, country – this may well be something you will want to explore. I know we are going to! The Crooked Road starts in Rocky […]
Cruises continue to be the most popular way to visit Alaska. When our kids were young, we took a family cruise to Alaska. Royal Caribbean provides a fantastic family cruise experience. We had a glorious time – RC is my number one cruise recommendation for families. We took our cruise in July, which is […]
So often we equate vacations with warm weather and easy packing. Especially over the last few years, however, many travelers have started trekking to colder destinations – witness the popularity of Iceland, which may soon be followed by Greenland. Cold weather can be tricky to successfully pack for but if you fail to do so, […]
I recently read an article about beautiful US lakes that nobody should miss. I have seen three of those mentioned: Lake Michigan, Lake Champlain and Lake Superior. I enjoyed my visit to all three. There is one lake mentioned that I very badly want to visit and am tentatively making plans to do so. Crater […]
I don’t know about you but I have always loved a good spa! There is nothing as soul-affirming as a long day lounging and indulgence. Wellness is big business and Cruise ships know this. Most lines have a sort of spa and some have actually turned wellness into a main attraction! If you are planning […]
There is nothing quite as relaxing as a long weekend away from home. With labor day drawing closer it is a great time to start thinking about a long, relaxing 3 or 4 day trip. With that in mind, let’s take a look at two such destinations-one on each coast! Healdsburg, California – Our west […]
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