Cities
Omni La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, California
It might have been the huge tub in our room. Because I am a fan of the huge tub, pretty much anytime. Or the fact that when we had a slight problem with noise in our first room, the staff cheerfully moved us to another room that was equally nice. I always appreciate … Continue reading
Pin ItPhoto Friday: Sea Anemone at Shedd Aquarium
We enjoyed our visit to the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago and were amazed at the incredible diversity, colors, and shapes of the marine life at the aquarium. Tom got this shot of a sea anemone and starfish. Pin It
Pin ItThe Leo Carrillo Ranch, Carlsbad
When the Leo Carrillo Ranch in Carlsbad was suggested as a place to visit when we were in the area, we had no idea what to expect. A ranch right in the middle of this developed area? But we are so glad we fit a visit into our schedule. It’s a beautiful, serene area to … Continue reading
Pin ItPhoto Friday: Bougainvillea at the Leo Carrillo Ranch
We spent a day at the Leo Carrillo Ranch when we visited Carlsbad, California and Tom got this great shot of some of the gorgeous bougainvillea that was draped everywhere. Pin It
Pin ItWild Dunes Resort in Isle of Palms
I put my book in my lap, stretched out on the wide, cushioned couch in the living room of our fabulous condo at the Wild Dunes Resort and glanced over at my SIL who was still happily engrossed in her book. There were many, many things we enjoyed about our stay at this lovely oceanfront … Continue reading
Pin ItGetaway to the City by the Bay: San Francisco
The first thing you need to know about your getaway to this beautiful city is that you are probably going to be cold. It doesn’t matter if it is winter, spring, summer or fall, San Francisco is pretty much always chilly, especially near the bay, so wear layers or tuck a wrap or sweater in … Continue reading
Pin ItPhoto Friday: Paris Hotel in Las Vegas
When we visited Las Vegas and stayed at the Paris Hotel, we had actually been to Paris, France just a few months prior to that. So the Paris Hotel was very surprising in how accurately it portrayed parts of Paris. Tom got this shot of the Eiffel Tower at the hotel. Pin It
Pin ItFabulous Dining Experience at Cielo in St. Louis
It was a most excellent surprise. Most excellent. We were checking in for my completely fabulous spa experience at the Four Seasons Spa (more on that later) and they asked if we were planning on cocktails at Cielo after my massage? Uh. Well. No. No, we weren’t. But we could manage to spare some … Continue reading
Pin ItFive Fabulous Fall Beach Destinations
The official first day of fall has come and gone, the weather is slowly getting cooler and the days shorter so beach vacations may seem like a thing of the past at this point but, in reality, this is absolutely the best time of the year to visit many beaches. After Labor Day, the crowds … Continue reading
Pin ItPhoto Friday: Flower at Centennial Park in Nashville
Centennial Park in Nashville, Tennessee is a lovely park right in the middle of a big city. The trees and flowers are just beautiful and Tom got this close-up shot of one of the flowers.
