Author Archives: Jan Ross
Getaway to Music City: Nashville, Tennessee
If you are in the mood for a little country music along with great food, fabulous hotels and truly friendly people, there is no better place for a little getaway than Nashville, Tennessee. The expansive Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center was our first stop in Nashville and it is the perfect place to stay, … Continue reading
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Photo Friday: Cannon Beach Tide Pool
Tide pool on Cannon Beach.
The Classy Benson Hotel in Portland, Oregon
Classy. Classy, classy, classy. This was our first impression of the beautiful Benson Hotel, the last stop in our whirlwind tour of Oregon before we headed out on our Un-Cruise Adventures cruise on the Columbia and Snake Rivers. We pulled up in front of this luxurious downtown location and fell in love. Conveniently … Continue reading
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Photo Friday: Fort Clatsop
I love this photo from Fort Clatsop as it really makes you think about the settlers on the Oregon Trail. Pin It
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The Five Best Pizza Places in Chicago
If you love pizza as much as we do, there is really only one destination to consider. The place that made deep dish pizza world famous, spawned plenty of wannabe emulators in other cities, and daily makes pizza lovers out of the many tourists who visit. The Windy City of Chicago. With literally hundreds of … Continue reading
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Stop, Drop, and Roll – Not a Fire Alarm but the Perfect Way to Pack!
I used to take an exorbitant amount of clothing when I traveled. Used to car trips where we had plenty of room and no weight restrictions, I crammed everything in just in case I might change my mind about what to wear. So when I began to travel more often by air, I had some … Continue reading
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Photo Friday: Tree in Cannon Beach
The wind from the ocean at Cannon Beach caused this tree to grow in an awkward position.
It’s a Great Location, but Does It Have a Free Breakfast?
I took a bite of the delicious, hot quiche I was enjoying in our fabulous Carson Ridge Luxury Cabin in Carson, Oregon and just about swooned with pleasure. Not only was the breakfast delicious in every conceivable way, but it was even packed in a large basket and hand-delivered with an ice cold carafe of … Continue reading
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Cruise Tour on the Rum Runner II in Newport, Rhode Island
Since Newport, Rhode Island is an island (news to us until we actually visited), one of the best ways to see the place is from the water. A cruise tour with Classic Cruises of Newport was the way we accomplished this and it was one of the highlights of our visit. We did spend a little time … Continue reading
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The Amazing Skamania Lodge
We don’t actually have plans yet for New Year’s Eve but if we could choose the absolutely perfect spot to spend it, that spot would be the beautiful Skamania Lodge in Washington State. They are offering a special getaway deal that includes accommodations, a dinner credit, and you can even add on their New Year’s Eve … Continue reading
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