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Author Archives: Jan Ross

Sammy Does The Gulf Coast

It all started with the snake. No, not a real snake. Do you know me at all? Snakes belong in cages or somewhere far, far away from me where they can eat mice and be part of the circle of life and I never, ever have to see them. It was a stuffed snake we … Continue reading »

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Foodie Tours: An Introduction to Local Specialties for Less

My husband and I have learned that we don’t need nearly as much food as we had previously consumed when traveling. In fact, we have even cut down on our calories at home. Maybe it’s our age, maybe it’s being a little overweight, but we have both agreed we are fine with eating a little … Continue reading »

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Mermaid Cottages, Tybee Island, Georgia

We turned off the main road through Tybee Island onto a quiet side street which had at its end a sandy path leading directly to the ocean. We pulled up to the teeny, hot pink cottage that was steps from the beach. We were both taken aback at the perfection of this little place. Old Love Cottage is … Continue reading »

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Ziplining Might Possibly Not Be for Acrophobiacs

This is SO NOT ME. Now, as you know if you know me at all, I’m not really an adventurous sort of person. I am more of a spa/shopping/relax on the beach while someone brings me a frozen drink kind of person.  My idea of roughing it is staying in a hotel with no room … Continue reading »

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The Best Seafood Restaurant on the Gulf Coast – Lulu’s!

We thought we were going to a little seaside dive restaurant and, honestly, our expectations were low.  We were staying at the Perdido Beach Resort in Gulf Shores, Alabama and one of my completely lovely PR people had arranged a visit to Lulu’s. My first mistake was in not checking their website or any reviews … Continue reading »

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Categories: Alabama, Beach, Countries, Restaurant Reviews, United States | Tags: , , , , , , | 7 Comments

The Most Perfect Condo in Navarre Beach – Summerwind Resort

We stepped through the door of our condo at the Summerwind Resort in Navarre Beach, Florida with pretty high expectations. I had been coming to nearby Pensacola Beach, also on Santa Rosa Island, since I was a little girl so I knew the snow white sand and emerald water were going to make a pretty … Continue reading »

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Sublime Relaxation at the Aji Spa at Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort

Because everyone at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort is kinder than kind, when they found out that I wanted to have a spa experience while we there for for only one night, they arranged it so that we could check in very early in the afternoon so I could work it in. These people … Continue reading »

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Ko’Sin Restaurant at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort

  Because we only had one night at the fabulous Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort, they were determined we should experience as much as possible of their wonderful location so, when dinner was offered at the lovely Ko’Sin restaurant, we were thrilled. Ko’Sin means “kitchen” in the Pima language and the kitchen here must stay constantly busy whipping … Continue reading »

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Categories: Arizona, Resorts, Restaurant Reviews | Tags: , , , , | 6 Comments

Five Fantastic Destinations in Arizona for Equally Fantastic prices

  If you’re looking for the perfect place for your vacation this summer, look no further than Arizona. It gets pretty warm in the summer, but drink plenty of water or jump in the closest pool because it’s worth it for the great deals you are going to get. There are plenty of things to … Continue reading »

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Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort in Chandler, Arizona

I only have one teeny, tiny regret about our stay at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort in Chandler. We only got to stay one night. We were heading home the next day after our epic tour of the Grand Canyon state and had arranged a stay at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort for … Continue reading »

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