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So you’ve been to Charleston and you loved the city vibe,  played golf in Hilton Head and now you are ready for something more relaxing, perhaps even a bit isolated?  Daufuskie Island may be the place for you.  Only thirty minutes by boat from Hilton Head, this island is a world apart. No cars are […]

Even disregarding Mardi Gras, New Orleans is a singular experience!  Music, food, history, and a  love of celebration are all combined in this city!  If you love the night life (and even if you don’t!)  you need to plan a trip.   Great museums, shopping, distinctive architecture, all combine with burlesque and comedy evenings, and […]

Overall, I am not a big fan of Florida though I do love Key West (and the keys in general).    Like many parents in the eastern half of the US, we did the theme park pilgrimage when our kids were young.  There is so much more to this city, however.    Orlando can be a […]

Wilmington is another city I frequently mention.  For me,  it ties with Asheville as the best city in my state.  The picture, taken by my cousin, shows the Cape Fear River. The adjacent River Walk is one of the most celebrated and dynamic areas of the city. Stroll through it and take in all the […]

What is there to say about Key West? It is one of my personal favorites, as I spent a lot of time there in my earlier years!  When I talk about Key West, I am specifically talking about Old Town.  Stay in one of the wonderful B &Bs (make sure to keep your car locked […]

Sometimes a vacation requires a passport and a plane ticket and sometimes all it needs is your driver’s license and a car.  This is the latter type! Jekyll Island, Georgia!  Somewhat underrated, Jekyll Island is known for its beaches and nature. There is never a bad time to go but fall and winter are especially […]