Cities
A Spring Weekend in Chicago
First, I should tell you that spring in Chicago is actually a misnomer because it’s still astonishingly cold, especially if you are attempting a stroll by the lake. There is no strolling in March in Chicago by the lake; rather you will find yourself scampering along, attempting to shield your face from the … Continue reading
Pin ItGirlfriends Getaway to the Gateway to the West: St. Louis, Missouri
On your girlfriend getaway to St. Louis, you’ll be looking up… way up! The St. Louis Gateway Arch is one of the main things that draws people to this beautiful city in the Midwest United States. Arcing over the city on the bank of the Mississippi River, the Arch is a 630 foot high monument … Continue reading
Pin ItRelaxing at Sterling Shores Condos, Destin
We had just heard about the weather back home. Ice, ice, and even more ice were on the way to Kentucky. Lolling on our sun-drenched balcony at our fabulous Sterling Shores condo in Destin, Florida, it was hard to grasp that the weather would be that bad right when we would be driving … Continue reading
Pin ItPhoto Friday: Flowers in the Missouri Botanical Garden
Tom got hundreds of shots in the fabulous Missouri Botanical Garde n, but the colors in this one are particularly beautiful. Pin It
Pin ItLuau Condos, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
I’m just going to be totally honest here. I’m a little prejudiced about Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. I realize travel writers should be impartial and we should totally write about the negatives along with the positives when we review a location so you can make an unbiased judgment but when there are no … Continue reading
Pin ItPhoto Friday: Destin, Florida Sunset
For a change, this is a photo that I took. Normally, Tom is the photographer and I don’t take many good photos when I am traveling without him. But this sunset in Destin at the Henderson Park Inn was pretty spectacular. Pin It
Pin ItWho Knew Tommy Bahama Had Restaurants?
The first time I discovered Tommy Bahama had restaurants was in Hawaii. I mean, I knew there Tommy Bahama stores, obviously. But restaurants? Uh. No. I was in Hawaii on a press trip, we were shopping (as you do) at The Shops at Mauna Lani on the big island and a fellow travel … Continue reading
Pin ItFive 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 ItPhoto Friday: Koi in Forest Park
These fish were huge! We were amazed at the variety of colors and how they crowded up to anyone with bread crumbs, jostling each other and even fighting ducks for the food. Pin It
Pin ItScrumptious, Savory, Succulent Chicago Pizza Tours
So. We love pizza. We love food. We love foodie tours. When an opportunity came along to go on a pizza tour in Chicago with Chicago Pizza Tours last summer, we immediately began salivating. What could go wrong? Well. Nothing with the tour itself. It was perfect in every way and we enjoyed … Continue reading
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