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Family Friendly Little Sister Resort in Door County, Wisconsin

      You would never know the Little Sister Resort is there if not for the sign and your trusty GPS. Tucked away in the woods bordering Little Sister Bay and hidden from the road, this charming little family friendly location was the perfect place for us during a summer visit to Door County, Wisconsin. … Continue reading »

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Photo Friday:Traverse City Old Mission Lighthouse

We loved our visit to Traverse City when we were in Michigan last winter. One of the best things we did was a tour of the area which included the Old Mission Lighthouse. A lighthouse is one of Tom’s very favorite things and he got a great photo of it.   Pin It

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Getaway to the Gervasi Vineyard

You may think you have taken a wrong turn trying to find the Gervasi Vineyard because it’s hidden away in an unlikely urban neighborhood in Canton, Ohio. But the sprawling 55-acre estate which includes 5 acres of vineyards producing a variety of grapes, two restaurants, an outdoor pavilion for weddings and other events, a cozy … Continue reading »

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The Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach

The glass blower carefully placed the stick with the hot glob of glass perched on the end into the blazing oven and twirled it carefully, carefully trying to get it to just the right size, consistency, and temperature. Those of us watching, including two small blonde little girls, waited quietly to see what would emerge … Continue reading »

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The Chattanoogan Hotel

There were a great number of things we liked about the Chattanoogan Hotel in Chattanooga, TN. The beautiful lobby, the sunning terrace, our comfy room. But by far our favorite thing was the amazing meal we had at The Broad Street Grille, one of the restaurants in the hotel. Just thinking about it makes my … Continue reading »

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An Eco Boat Tour with Taking Off Hot Air Balloon Company and Boat Tours

    The boat slipped away from the dock into the muddy water of the creek silently, with only the sound of warbling birds and chirping insects to accompany the start of a coastal ecology tour with Taking Off Hot Air Balloon Company and Boat Tours. Although this company offers hot air balloon tours of … Continue reading »

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Sunshine in Gulf Shores, Alabama – Fabulous Beach House

This is a story about these two. How they loved every single, solitary moment of their honeymoon in Gulf Shores, Alabama. From the amazingly lovely beaches.  To the fabulous mac and cheese at the Cayman Grill. To lounging in one of the pools in the Morgantown neighborhood where their beach house was located.   Pin … Continue reading »

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Why choose a bed and breakfast location?

Hotels of all shapes, sizes, and price ranges exist all over the world. You can have privacy, room service, an amazing array of amenities, and the convenience of never having to clean your room. Restaurants, shops, tours, transportation are all available right outside the lobby door, so why in the world would you choose to … Continue reading »

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Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa

    We don’t play golf. Never have, never will. However. We are huge fans of the Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa which is one of the resorts on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. Comprised of several fabulous resorts with world-class golf courses, staying at each of these resorts is a … Continue reading »

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Islands of New England: Heading Out with Blount Small Ship Cruises Again

    We could not be more excited about visiting New England with Blount Small Ship Adventures on their Islands of New England cruise for the very first time. Well. There was that time we had one day we docked in Portland, Maine on a big cruise ship and took a lovely foodie tour. But that was just … Continue reading »

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