Accommodations
Why Stay at a Bed and Breakfast?
Hotels of all shapes, sizes, and price ranges exist all over the world and you can have privacy, room service, an amazing array of amenities, and the convenience of never having to clean the room yourself. Restaurants, shops, tours, transportation are all available right outside the lobby door, so why in the world would you … Continue reading
Pin ItCarson Ridge Luxury Cabins, Carson, Washington
Whenever anyone describes a location as very nice but “not really luxurious,” I immediately lose interest. I like things to be luxurious. In fact, I love luxurious things. Bring on the luxury! This is absolutely not a problem with the completely fabulous Carson Ridge Luxury Cabins in the beautiful, wild Columbia River Gorge National Scenic … Continue reading
Pin ItFour Winds Casino Resort
Even though the Four Winds Casino Resort is absolutely lovely in every way, we were really just thrilled to arrive at any location after braving the icy, snowy roads on the way to New Buffalo, Michigan. I’m a Southern girl used to driving on Southern roads where we only very occasionally have to worry about … Continue reading
Pin ItWilderness Wildlife Week in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee is tucked away at the base of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, one of the most visited national parks in the United States, and is a great place for a family getaway with tons of activities for all ages. We were in town to check out Wilderness Wildlife Week, an annual … Continue reading
Pin ItThe Ultimate Cabin Experience at Eagles Ridge Resort
Although I am the ultimate beach fan, Tom is a big fan of cabins so I try to compromise sometimes and find him a mountain cabin. This is a pretty easy proposition in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee where I think the cabins must outnumber the residents of this mountain town located near the entrance to the … Continue reading
Pin ItThe Best New Way to Book a Hotel: Yonderbound
Because our careers are now writing and photographing travel destinations, we spend a lot of time in a variety of accommodations. A comfortable, clean, and preferably unique and interesting location to stay is very important to us. So, when we make plans for a trip, we always read online reviews and try to find the … Continue reading
Pin ItDressing Downton at the Biltmore Estate
Three years ago, I visited the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina for the first time and was immediately struck by the similarity between the lifestyle epitomized by this sumptuous estate and the one depicted on the popular BBC television show “Downton Abbey”, even writing an article about the similarities. Apparently, I was not the … Continue reading
Pin ItFirekeepers 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
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