Author Archives: Jan Ross
Five Most Family-Friendly Airport Hotels
If you are flying into a city for a big family getaway, it’s often easier and more convenient to stay at a hotel near the airport, especially if you have a very early flight or a late evening arrival. We have handpicked these family-friendly airport hotel recommendations for their great amenities like swimming pools, on-site … Continue reading
Pin ItIndianapolis, Indiana: A Luxury Getaway to the Crossroads of America
My husband and I have passed by Indianapolis numerous times over the years as we traveled north from Lexington, Kentucky to ski resorts in Michigan or getaways to Chicago. We often remarked how we were passing a city that looked very intriguing, was only three hours away from our home, and that we should make … Continue reading
Fall in Cincy
When you begin planning a getaway to Cincinnati, one of the first things you will learn is that there are a lot of bridges. A lot of bridges. Cincinnati sprawls across the Ohio River with a population of almost 300,000, making it the third largest city in Ohio. The city is home to two major … Continue reading
Going Skiing Medical Tips
Going Skiing? Follow These Four Medical Tips Are you heading off on a ski trip in the coming weeks or months and worried about staying safe? It’s understandable to have concerns over your medical wellbeing, with the price of treatment reaching excessive levels in a lot of cases. In the Bavarian Alps – a spot … Continue reading
The Lodge at Geneva on the Lake
We were lucky enough to experience a beautiful, crisp fall day when we arrived at the Lodge at Geneva on the Lake. With breathtaking views of the southern shores of Lake Erie near Geneva State Park in the heart of the beautiful Ohio Wine Country, what began as the Buckeye State’s first summer resort town is … Continue reading
Punderson Manor State Park Lodge
We continued on our epic winter adventure last year to the state park lodge called Punderson Manor State Park Lodge. Hidden away beside a 150 acre glacial lake only 30 minutes East of Cleveland, Ohio, this park lodge has plenty to offer visitors who want to play golf on their 18-hole championship golf course, take … Continue reading
Tap-Tap-Tap. Hello? Are you still there?
I took a deep breath and swallowed easily. What a lovely feeling! I couldn’t imagine how long it had been since I had been swallowing so easily but I had a feeling it had been quite a while. I sat up and noticed my husband dozing in the chair beside my hospital bed and love … Continue reading
Kentucky’s Top Boutique Hotels
Photo by Melissa Miller via Trover.com Thoroughbred horses, bourbon, and plenty of history abound in the beautiful and scenic state of Kentucky. Keeneland Race Track in Lexington and Churchill Downs in Louisville, where the famous Kentucky Derby is run, are just two of the race tracks in the state. The Kentucky Bourbon Trail runs across … Continue reading
Pin ItGaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center for Families
I have stayed at a lot of hotels. Pretty fabulous places all over the world with great amenities, amazing views, fabulous food, and awesome rooms. But the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center is still one of my very favorite places to stay. With 9 acres of lush gardens, trees, and a charming, shallow river inside … Continue reading
Pin ItDining Our Way Around Adventures on the Gorge
There is a long list of reasons why you should visit the amazing Adventures on the Gorge. Located in the startlingly beautiful New River Gorge in the Appalachian Mountains of southern West Virginia, which is part of the New River Gorge National Park, it’s not only in a uniquely beautiful location but also offers an … Continue reading
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