Hotels
Firekeepers Casino Hotel
It’s ironic that we have discovered a love for casino hotels when we don’t even gamble. We first discovered casino hotels in Las Vegas (naturally!) and, aside from walking through the casino to access the outside doors, we never gambled once. Our record didn’t change when we visited the Firekeepers Casino Hotel in … Continue reading
Pin ItIt’s Not Too Late for a Michigan Ski Getaway Weekend!
Although daffodils are poking their little, bright yellow heads up in certain parts of the country, there are still plenty of snow and skiing options available in northern Michigan. Snow doesn’t melt in these parts until late in the Spring and there are lots of advantages to planning one more ski weekend before Spring truly … Continue reading
Pin ItGetaway to “The Land of the Sky” – Asheville, North Carolina
In 1876, author Frances Tiernan wrote a book called “The Land of the Sky.” Located between the soaring Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge Mountains, this moniker was adopted as Asheville, North Carolina’s nickname and is still used today. Our first visit to The Land of the Sky was actually a happy accident. On … Continue reading
Pin ItGetaway to Music City: Nashville, Tennessee
If you are in the mood for a little country music along with great food, fabulous hotels and truly friendly people, there is no better place for a little getaway than Nashville, Tennessee. The expansive Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center was our first stop in Nashville and it is the perfect place to stay, … Continue reading
Pin ItThe Classy Benson Hotel in Portland, Oregon
Classy. Classy, classy, classy. This was our first impression of the beautiful Benson Hotel, the last stop in our whirlwind tour of Oregon before we headed out on our Un-Cruise Adventures cruise on the Columbia and Snake Rivers. We pulled up in front of this luxurious downtown location and fell in love. Conveniently … Continue reading
Pin ItIt’s a Great Location, but Does It Have a Free Breakfast?
I took a bite of the delicious, hot quiche I was enjoying in our fabulous Carson Ridge Luxury Cabin in Carson, Oregon and just about swooned with pleasure. Not only was the breakfast delicious in every conceivable way, but it was even packed in a large basket and hand-delivered with an ice cold carafe of … Continue reading
Pin ItHotel Highland, Birmingham, Alabama
It’s lucky that Birmingham is on the way to Florida as it makes a perfect stopping place to create a car trip that is a leisurely pleasure instead of one that leaves you exhausted when you arrive. It’s even luckier that the darling little upscale, boutique hotel, the Hotel Highland, is located in Birmingham and that … Continue reading
Pin ItPirates, Pralines, and Spanish Moss: A Travel Guide to Savannah and Tybee Island, Georgia
So. I wrote a book. Yep. An ebook. It was a lot of work. A whole lot of work. I actually sat for one day at my computer for 14 hours straight. But it’s done. And I’m kinda proud of myself. So maybe you would like to read it? I hope so. It’s all about … Continue reading
Pin ItThe Wonderful Hotel Providence
It was the desk clerk who first made us really, really like the Hotel Providence. We already had an inkling that this was our kind of hotel because it’s a unique, AAA Four Diamond luxury boutique hotel – our favorite type of hotel to visit. The exterior of this historic, downtown landmark was lovely and the lobby … Continue reading
Pin ItNew England Girlfriends Getaway
I stepped aboard Blount Small Adventures Grande Caribe cruise ship and heaved a sigh of relief and pleasure. There is nothing quite like cruising for a relaxing girlfriends getaway – no unpacking, no meal planning, no making your own bed, no worries! This particular cruise was visiting several islands in Rhode Island and Massachusetts in … Continue reading
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