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Weekend Getaway to the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center
The bad thing about our amazing girlfriends getaway to the Gaylord Opryland Hotel was that an epic snowstorm swept into the south just after we left Kentucky, which moved down into Nashville and quite literally locked down the city. This meant we could not even leave the hotel. The good thing about our girlfriends getaway … Continue reading
Pin ItSegway Through Portland, Oregon with Segway Nation
I was a little concerned about Tom. Even though I had already been on a Segway before and knew it didn’t require a huge amount of balance, this was a person who managed to capsize his kayak in approximately 12 inches of water. But he was very excited about trying out a Segway for the … Continue reading
Pin ItCarson Ridge Luxury Cabins, Carson, Washington
Whenever anyone describes a location as very nice but “not really luxurious,” I immediately lose interest. I like things to be luxurious. In fact, I love luxurious things. Bring on the luxury! This is absolutely not a problem with the completely fabulous Carson Ridge Luxury Cabins in the beautiful, wild Columbia River Gorge National Scenic … Continue reading
Pin ItFour Winds Casino Resort
Even though the Four Winds Casino Resort is absolutely lovely in every way, we were really just thrilled to arrive at any location after braving the icy, snowy roads on the way to New Buffalo, Michigan. I’m a Southern girl used to driving on Southern roads where we only very occasionally have to worry about … Continue reading
Pin ItA Foodie’s Introduction to Portland, Maine with Maine Foodie Tours
Portland, Maine was definitely not putting her best foot forward when we visited on a gray, rainy day in the fall. Our hopes for a lovely culinary walking tour were dashed by the icy, driving rain but being the penultimate foodies that we are, we persevered. We were in town for the day on a cruise … Continue reading
Pin ItWilderness Wildlife Week in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee is tucked away at the base of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, one of the most visited national parks in the United States, and is a great place for a family getaway with tons of activities for all ages. We were in town to check out Wilderness Wildlife Week, an annual … Continue reading
Pin ItPhoto Friday: Spanish Moss in Forsyth Park
I got this shot of some live oaks with Spanish moss in Forsyth Park while staying at the Forsyth Park Inn in Savannah. Savannah is one of my favorite places – I even wrote a book about it!
The Ultimate Cabin Experience at Eagles Ridge Resort
Although I am the ultimate beach fan, Tom is a big fan of cabins so I try to compromise sometimes and find him a mountain cabin. This is a pretty easy proposition in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee where I think the cabins must outnumber the residents of this mountain town located near the entrance to the … Continue reading
Pin ItDressing Downton at the Biltmore Estate
Three years ago, I visited the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina for the first time and was immediately struck by the similarity between the lifestyle epitomized by this sumptuous estate and the one depicted on the popular BBC television show “Downton Abbey”, even writing an article about the similarities. Apparently, I was not the … Continue reading
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