Author Archives: Jan Ross
Tall Ships Challenge 2012, Savannah, Georgia
I had never been to Savannah before this year and now I have been there three times in the last few months. That’s absolutely OK because the first time I was there, last summer, I fell in love. In love with the lush live oak trees dripping with Spanish moss, the lovely, beautifully landscaped squares … Continue reading
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How To Not Lose Weight and Still Be Happy
I finally gave up on Weight Watchers last month. It was not them, it was me. It’s an excellent, healthy, weight lost program that really works. It worked great for the two friends who joined the program with me: They both immediately lost the extra 30 pounds and became lifetime members while I weighed in … Continue reading
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Why Haven’t you Visited Star City Yet?
When we were sent an invitation for a press trip to Roanoke, Virginia, I at first thought it was for Roanoke, North Carolina and thought wait does that place still exist? Happily for us, they were talking about the Star City of the South and not the non-existent “Lost Colony”. The thing that impressed me the most … Continue reading
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Cruise Vs. All-Inclusive Resort: Which is Best for You?
I received an invitation to visit an all-inclusive resort the other day and I carefully saved that email, thinking why, yes, I would love to visit an all-inclusive resort! Because they are completely wonderful in every way. Located in beautiful, tropical locations like Mexico and the Dominican Republic, all-inclusive resorts are often described as a … Continue reading
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Stop, Drop and Roll – the Best Way to Pack
I just finished packing a suitcase for a week in a beach house and I’m amazed that I actually have room in my suitcase. Andit only weighs about 35 pounds. I’m pretty pleased with myself. Now, some people will manage to walk on that plane with one small carry-on, but I will not be one … Continue reading
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How To Cruise as Frugally as Possible
Years and years ago, cruising was only for the rich and famous. Sumptuously furnished ocean liners traversed the oceans of the world and gorgeously dressed, wealthy individuals sipped champagne and mulled over how best to spend their millions. Not so much anymore. Anyone can cruise now and thousands of people are traversing those same oceans, … Continue reading
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Eating our Way Around Roanoke, Virginia
It was the biscuit that really did us in. Or possibly the cupcakes. But then again, it might have been the famous peanut soup. Oh, heck. It was everything we ate in Roanoke, Virginia. Every single bite persuaded us that we were absolutely in foodie heaven. We were in lovely Roanoke, nestled in the gorgeous … Continue reading
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How to Get Around Paying For your Baggage
Remember how you used to pack whatever you wanted in your suitcases and take whatever you wanted on the plane? Not sure which outfit to bring? Oh, heck, bring them all – you might want some choices! They never weighed suitcases, you could take several, and it really didn’t matter how big they were, how … Continue reading
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Gulf Shores/Orange Beach – the Best Kept Secret in Alabama
Drive across Alabama. Now just keep on driving you are totally out of road. You should see the sugar-white sand and crystal green water of the wonderful gulf coast area. Gulf Shores / Orange Beach (click to see Mapquest) You have arrived in one of the loveliest, quietest and most family-friendly destinations in Alabama. Gulf … Continue reading
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