Cities
Photo Friday: Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach, Oregon
We were both absolutely amazed by Haystock Rock in Cannon Beach. Tom got this great panorama shot with his iPhone one afternoon at low tide. Pin It
Pin ItFamily Getaway to the Amazing Emerald Coast of Florida
If your family is lucky enough to be one of those which has kids starting school after Labor Day, you still have time to plan a trip to the gorgeous Emerald Coast of Florida. And you should immediately do so. The pure sugar white sand and amazing Gulf of Mexico simply can’t be missed. If … Continue reading
Pin ItThe Wonderful Hotel Providence
It was the desk clerk who first made us really, really like the Hotel Providence. We already had an inkling that this was our kind of hotel because it’s a unique, AAA Four Diamond luxury boutique hotel – our favorite type of hotel to visit. The exterior of this historic, downtown landmark was lovely and the lobby … Continue reading
Pin ItOur First Gondola Tour with La Gondola
Our gondolier, dressed in the traditional striped shirt and flat, straw hat, smiled at us as he paddled the gondola away from the dock. If this image conjures up a gondola trip on one of the ubiquitous canals in Italy, you would be completely wrong. We were enjoying our lovely gondola experience on the Providence … Continue reading
Pin ItBeach House Bliss – A Girlfriend Getaway in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Many people, when planning a getaway to the pristine white sands of the beaches bordering the Gulf of Mexico, automatically make their travel plans for Florida. But look over on that map of the United States and you will see that the Gulf runs all the way up into several other states, including Alabama. Many … Continue reading
Pin ItNew England Girlfriends Getaway
I stepped aboard Blount Small Adventures Grande Caribe cruise ship and heaved a sigh of relief and pleasure. There is nothing quite like cruising for a relaxing girlfriends getaway – no unpacking, no meal planning, no making your own bed, no worries! This particular cruise was visiting several islands in Rhode Island and Massachusetts in … Continue reading
Pin ItSeattle, the Emerald City
Seattle is known as “The Emerald City” because of the lush, dark green coastal rainforests surrounding this urbane wonderland. Perched on an isthmus with Puget Sound on one side and Lake Washington on the other, from the air it’s a green paradise. But the moniker could equally refer to the green, healthy, organic experience you’ll … Continue reading
Pin ItPhoto Friday: Kayakers in Branson
We were pleasantly surprised by how much we liked Branson, Missouri. Tom caught these kayakers on the White River nearby. Pin It
Pin ItVanderbilt Grace Hotel, Newport, Rhode Island
Our first view of lovely, historic Newport, Rhode Island consisted of trying to see the locale through a dense, wet fog. As we drove over the bridge onto the island, we could catch glimpses of the harbor, the cobblestone streets, the charming shops, and the historic homes. But the weather did not bother … Continue reading
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