Cities
Cruising Lake Michigan with Blount Small Ship Adventures
Mother Nature can be a real pain when you are trying to take a vacation. We have experienced jellyfish and seaweed in the water on beach vacations, our GPA has punked out on us, and we have been stranded at O’Hare for hours, waiting out a snowstorm. But we have never had weather directly impact our … Continue reading
Pin ItGirls Getaway to the City by the Bay
The first thing you need to know about your completely fabulous getaway to San Francisco is that you are going to be friggin’ cold. Doesn’t matter if it is winter, spring, summer or fall, this beautiful city is pretty much always chilly, especially in the evenings, especially near the bay, especially if you are actually … Continue reading
Pin ItRelaxing at the Ummelina International Day Spa in Seattle
One of the best things among the many wonderful pluses of staying at the Mayflower Park Hotel was the fact that it was less than a block from one of the most fabulous spas we have ever experienced. The Ummelina International Day Spa is just a short walk down Fourth Avenue but a world away from busy downtown … Continue reading
Pin ItPhoto Friday: Pike Place Market Octopus
You can find pretty much any kind of food at Pike Place Market in Seattle but they are most famous for the incredible variety of fresh seafood. This huge octopus amazed us with its tentacles and suckers. Pin It
Pin ItMagical Lake Michigan with Blount Small Ship Adventures
What to Pack for a Chicago Summer Cruise. by janross53 In a couple of weeks, we are heading out on another adventure in the world of cruising and we are pretty darn excited. After years of cruising on mammoth ocean liners, we have discovered the joy that is the small ship adventure. We have … Continue reading
Pin ItThe Lovely Mayflower Park Hotel in Seattle
We had packed, gathered up our luggage, and were heading out the door of our suite when Tom pointed to another door in the entrance hallway that was ajar for the first time during our stay and said “Uh. Is that another bathroom”? You all. We had just spent two days in our lovely suite at the … Continue reading
Pin ItCan’t Miss Dining at Filini Bar and Restaurant in Chicago
Dinner at Filini by janross53 I scooped up a fork full of the delicious looking ravioli on my plate at Filini and took a bite. And decided that it was the best tasting ravioli I had ever eaten in my entire life. It was just that good. We were staying overnight at the incomparable Radisson … Continue reading
Pin ItSeattle Hostels: Not Just for Backpackers Anymore
After I had already arranged our recent stay in Seattle with two lovely area hotels, I found some information about hostels on Hostelbookers for hostels which are available in Seattle and was immediately intrigued. Although booking a hostel did not work out on this trip, I am seriously considering a hostel stay in … Continue reading
Pin ItLuxury Yacht Cruising with Un-Cruise Adventures in British Columbia
Lounging on the Safari Quest Yacht by janross53 I curled up on the comfy couch, tucking my feet under me and spreading the warm throw over my knees. I could have been at home, comfortably reading, except for the fact that I could glance up and through the large windows to see dark green water and … Continue reading
Pin ItPhoto Friday: Jellyfish at Shedd Aquarium
Aquariums are some of our favorite places and we will seek out an aquarium in any city we visit. The Shedd Aquarium in Chicago was well worth our time and we particularly enjoyed the jellyfish exhibit. Pin It
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