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Maumee Bay State Park Lodge and Conference Center
I’m just going to be totally honest; our expectations for a state park lodge were pretty low. In our experience, they are nice but not anything spectacular. You all. We could not have possibly been more wrong. Maumee Bay State Park Lodge and Conference Center is absolutely amazing. Located in the tiny town of Oregon, … Continue reading
Pin ItAn Idyllic Winter Getaway at Crooked River Lodge
Spring may be rapidly approaching but, in Michigan, winter still has a firm hold and this is perfect if you are not quite over your love of snow and related activities. Like us. Every trip we take to our new love, Michigan, we learn more about this amazing state, the scenic towns, and the wonderful … Continue reading
Pin ItCulinary Getaway to the Gervasi Vineyard
If you like to cook, drink wine, or just enjoy a fabulous meal prepared by someone else, you must plan a getaway to the Gervasi Vineyard in Canton, Ohio. 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 … 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 ItEnjoying the Snow at Boyne Highlands
Although a good chunk of the United States has been moaning and complaining about all the snow this winter, we actually wanted more snow and headed to Michigan to find it. We discovered the beautiful joy that is Michigan in the winter last year and considering my love for warm, tropical beaches, it’s … Continue reading
Pin ItRelaxing and Rejuvenating at the Lovely Treetops Resort
I’m not sure exactly when we fell in love with the quite wonderful Treetops Resort. It might have been when we saw the cheerfully decorated welcome sign in the blowing snow. Or it may have been when we first saw the lodge in the middle of a snowstorm. Or it might possibly have been when we … Continue reading
Pin ItLearning to Ski at Crystal Mountain
Last winter, we visited Michigan for the very first time and fell in love. In love with the astonishingly beautiful snow which I’m sure gets really old to those who live there and have to shovel their driveways and scrape their cars but we ADORED, in love with the friendly people, and in … Continue reading
Pin ItOpen the Door to the Perfect Girlfriends Getaway in Door County, Wisconsin
If you visited one of idyllic Door County’s beaches every single day, it would take you nearly a month because since this lovely, scenic area of Wisconsin is located on a peninsula which juts out into Lake Michigan and there are plenty of beaches. This means, of course, that Door County is a great vacation … Continue reading
Getaway 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
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