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Five Best Beach Getaways for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is coming up on Sunday May 11th, and if your mom loves the beach (and who doesn’t?) here are some great places to relax and enjoy some surf and sun for Mother’s Day. 1. Sonesta Resort, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Located on the scenic and beautiful island of Hilton Head, off the coast … Continue reading
Pin ItCataract Surgery Via Medical Tourism
Vacations + medical procedures. The two would not seem to go together at all but “medical tourism”, a term applied to patients traveling to other destinations to undergo medical procedures, is becoming more popular. Medical tourism used to be mostly associated with international travel but it is also becoming a growing trend with domestic travel … Continue reading
Never Gonna Let You Go – 7a Crescent Royale Condos, Siesta Key
It was the porch that we fell in love with. Everything from the state-of-the-art kitchen to the two full master bedrooms to the proximity of the powder soft sand of the beach on Siesta Key at 7a Crescent Royal Condos was completely fabulous in every way but the porch. The porch. The porch has … Continue reading
Pin ItThe Gorgeous Gulf Coast of Florida
Beach loving travelers all have their favorite beaches and I have visited plenty of them. Green or black sand beaches in Hawaii, pink sand in Bermuda, tan sand in California, and the many hues and colors of the Caribbean islands. But none truly compare to the beautiful beaches which line the Gulf of Mexico in … Continue reading
Pin ItGirlfriends Getaway to Hilton Head Island
Beautiful Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is a barrier island tucked neatly up so closely against the South Carolina coast that it is just a short drive over a marsh-lined causeway to get there and a short drive from both Charleston and Savannah, yet a whole world away in the relaxed, island vibe that greets … Continue reading
Pin ItThe Inn at Aberdeen, Valparaiso, Indiana
We didn’t actually intend to stop in Indiana on our whirlwind “Searching for Snow” trip this winter. We thought we would visit Wisconsin and Michigan where we knew we could find plenty of snow and snow adventures. But being the geographically impaired individual that I am, I had not taken into consideration the fact … Continue reading
Pin ItThree Last Minute Spring Break Destinations.
So Spring Break is rapidly approaching and you have made no plans whatsoever? And your family is clamoring for a beach getaway? No problem. The Gulf Coast of Florida awaits in all its magnificent sugar white sand and turquoise water splendor. Although people have their favorite beaches and I have visited plenty of them, none … Continue reading
Winter Girlfriends Getaway to Michigan
My first choice for a girlfriends getaway is normally a beach, pretty much any beach, anywhere, anytime. But I may have to change my opinion after spending several days in Michigan enjoying the fabulous, deep, fluffy snow and all the activities that go along with it. Because we are not complete heathens when we travel … Continue reading
Pin ItRiver City Casino and Hotel, St. Louis
The strawberries were a nice touch. We were already mostly in love with this beautiful, luxurious hotel but when they kindly delivered chocolate covered strawberries to the room, we fell head over heels. What’s really ironic about our visit to the River City Casino and Hotel in St. Louis is that we don’t … Continue reading
Pin ItCulinary Girlfriends Getaway to the Gervasi Vineyard in Canton, Ohio
If you like to cook, drink wine, or just enjoy a fabulous meal prepared by someone else, you must plan a fun girlfriend getaway to the Gervasi Vineyard. Hidden away in a quiet neighborhood, you will probably think you have taken a wrong turn until you spot the elaborate entrance to the vineyard, a sprawling … Continue reading
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