Author Archives: Jan Ross
Fabulous Luxury at Villa D’Citta in Chicago
We were in a quandary. We were on our first trip to Chicago and we really needed to get up, to get going, to see the city. However. We didn’t want to leave Villa D’Citta. In fact. We had decided we might move in and stay. Forever. We have stayed in numerous Bed … Continue reading
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A Packing List for a Girlfriends Getaway to the Beach
Throw a bathing suit, some sunglasses and sunblock into a bag and you are set for that next beach trip with your girlfriends, right? Well, almost. Even though you are planning a relaxing, fun-filled trip with lots of conversation and plenty of margaritas, you still might need a few more items. But you don’t need … Continue reading
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A Winter Weekend in the Windy City
Headed to Chicago for a quick end-of-winter getaway? Here are some of the top sites to see, things to eat and places to stay in the Windy City. What to Pack At some point, you will want to visit the rest of Chicago but, if it is mid-winter, be sure to dress warmly. A hat, … Continue reading
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What to Pack for an Un-Cruise Adventure and, Incidentally, I May Be Just A Tiny Bit Addicted to Polyvore
So. Polyvore. Please tell me that I am not the only person who has been sucked into this incredibly fabulous and totally genius online vortex that is all about choosing and creating ensembles for what might possibly be imaginary trips and outings. Ensembles which, in reality, you could never afford but are just so. damn. fabulous. Ensembles which, for a person who … Continue reading
Beginner’s Guide to Snowshoeing
Remember in the Ghostbusters movie, when they emphasized the importance of not crossing streams? It’s the exact same thing with snowshoeing. Only it’s your snowshoes you don’t want to cross when walking or turning—which could possibly result in you plummeting into the fluffy snow and floundering there like a rather clumsy bear. Not that this … Continue reading
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Winter Wonderland Weekend in Door County, Wisconsin
As we drove through Illinois towards Wisconsin a couple of weeks ago, we were encouraged to see the first signs of snow on the ground. Just traces of white here and there, but we had just spent several days in Chicago with no snow, much to our disappointment, and we were concerned that our … Continue reading
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The Year of the Cruise. Apparently. Part Two.
So, I already told you all about our travel year in this post and how it’s going to be completely fabulous in every way because we have two cruises booked and possibly a third and, for two cruise aficionados, this is our idea of heaven. Yes, we are lucky. So very, very lucky. When we originally started planning … Continue reading
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The Year of the Cruise. Apparently.
I know you are going to feel so sorry for me when I tell you that we had to pass up an offer for a press trip cruise to Alaska this summer. So sorry because we had to pass it up for the simple reason that we are going to be on another cruise just a week before that. … Continue reading
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The Oar House, Dahlonega, Georgia
We almost missed The Oar House. Tucked away on a mountainside in Dahlonega, Georgia overlooking a scenic river, this fabulous place is a little hidden if you don’t watch carefully for the sign. And we didn’t believe our GPS when it clearly told us where the restaurant was located. It was getting dark, we were … Continue reading
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