Author Archives: Jan Ross
River City Casino and Hotel, St. Louis
The strawberries were a nice touch. We were already mostly in love with this beautiful, luxurious hotel but when they kindly delivered chocolate covered strawberries to the room, we fell head over heels. What’s really ironic about our visit to the River City Casino and Hotel in St. Louis is that we don’t … Continue reading
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Culinary Girlfriends Getaway to the Gervasi Vineyard in Canton, Ohio
If you like to cook, drink wine, or just enjoy a fabulous meal prepared by someone else, you must plan a fun girlfriend getaway to the Gervasi Vineyard. Hidden away in a quiet neighborhood, you will probably think you have taken a wrong turn until you spot the elaborate entrance to the vineyard, a sprawling … Continue reading
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Searching for Snow: The Homestead Resort
The first searching for snow article is HERE, the second is HERE, and the third is HERE. And the adventure continues. By the time we arrived at The Homestead Resort in Glen Arbor, Michigan, the last of our four fabulous snow destinations, you might think we would be getting a little tired of snow. You would … Continue reading
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4 Words Every Travel Writer Should Say
I was picky as a kid. Actually, my mom would probably say that I was extraordinarily picky. I would not eat tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, sour cream, anything that had large chunks of food in it, anything that was new and unfamiliar, anything spicy, anything…unusual. I ate my cheeseburgers plain and basically subsisted on Campbell’s … Continue reading
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Photo Friday: Gazelle Reaching in St. Louis Zoo
The St. Louis Zoo is one of the few in the world that are completely free. We spent an afternoon there and Tom got this shot of a gazelle trying to get that perfect bite. Pin It
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Why Complain About Winter? Three Michigan Resorts to Enjoy a Cozy Getaway
Yeah, traffic may be backed up because of those drivers who are freaked out by ice and snow, the temperatures are so low you simply can’t put on enough clothing, and school has been called off yet again. Why not forget about all that and actually enjoy this fabulous winter? This is pretty easy to … Continue reading
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Photo Friday: Snowy Beach Chairs at The Grand Geneva Resort
It was ironic to see these chairs, designed to relax and enjoy the view of the golf course, buried in snow at The Grand Geneva Resort. Pin It
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10 Things to Do in Michigan If You Don’t Love Skiing
We had no intention of skiing when we planned the Great Snow Trip of 2014; we just wanted to see snow. And lots of it. This is a little ironic since the majority of the places we stayed were technically ski resorts, although they were also four season resorts and many were actually busier in … Continue reading
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Photo Friday: Rental Home in Snow at Crystal Mountain
We loved seeing all the accommodations at Crystal Mountain; each was more beautiful than the last. Pin It
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Searching for Snow: Crystal Mountain Winter Activities
So I have already told you about the lovely people, the fabulous food, and the amazingly cozy cottage we stayed in during our visit to Crystal Mountain. Now I want to tell you how we spent our time. Which was by cramming it with as many activities as we possibly could in the short time … Continue reading
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