Cities
Photo Friday: Flower at La Costa Resort
The La Costa Resort in Carlsbad, California was one of our favorite places that we stayed on our visit there. The white buildings and landscaping are just beautiful. Tom got this lovely flower shot. Pin It
Pin ItNever 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 ItPhoto Friday: Jacaranda Tree
My sister told me recently that these are considered terrible trees for landscaping because they are so messy, but we just thought they were absolutely beautiful when we saw them in Carlsbad.
Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruise
Now that spring is springing and folks may be planning summer getaways to Chicago, I think it’s finally time I get around to telling you about the fabulous Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruise that we took last summer. I had been meaning to do this but when we were in Chicago recently and they … 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 ItPhoto Friday: Lily Pads in Forest Park, St. Louis
We were amazed at Forest Park in St. Louis, Missouri. It’s the seventh largest urban park in the United States – larger than Central Park! Tom got this great photo of some lily pads. Pin It
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
Photo Friday: Glass Sculptures in the Missouri Botanical Garden
The Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis is absolutely incredible. Filled with a huge assortment of flowers, trees, fountains, and sculptures, it is well worth a visit. Tom got this shot of some of the gorgeous glass sculptures. Pin It
Pin ItWinter 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
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