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Three Last Minute Spring Break Destinations.

So Spring Break is rapidly approaching and you have made no plans whatsoever? And your family is clamoring for a beach getaway? No problem. The Gulf Coast of Florida awaits in all its magnificent sugar white sand and turquoise water splendor. Although people have their favorite beaches and I have visited plenty of them, none … Continue reading »

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Photo Friday: Glass Sculptures in the Missouri Botanical Garden

The Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis is absolutely incredible. Filled with a huge assortment of flowers, trees, fountains, and sculptures, it is well worth a visit. Tom got this shot of some of the gorgeous glass sculptures. Pin It

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Winter Girlfriends Getaway to Michigan

My first choice for a girlfriends getaway is normally a beach, pretty much any beach, anywhere, anytime. But I may have to change my opinion after spending several days in Michigan enjoying the fabulous, deep, fluffy snow and all the activities that go along with it. Because we are not complete heathens when we travel … Continue reading »

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Photo Friday:Fishing at Table Rock Lake

We took a cruise of Table Rock Lake while we were in Branson, Missouri and Tom got this shot of some fishermen on beautiful Table Rock Lake. Pin It

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River City Casino and Hotel, St. Louis

    The strawberries were a nice touch. We were already mostly in love with this beautiful, luxurious hotel but when they kindly delivered chocolate covered strawberries to the room, we fell head over heels. What’s really ironic about our visit to the River City Casino and Hotel in St. Louis is that we don’t … Continue reading »

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Culinary Girlfriends Getaway to the Gervasi Vineyard in Canton, Ohio

If you like to cook, drink wine, or just enjoy a fabulous meal prepared by someone else, you must plan a fun girlfriend getaway to the Gervasi Vineyard. Hidden away in a quiet neighborhood, you will probably think you have taken a wrong turn until you spot the elaborate entrance to the vineyard, a sprawling … Continue reading »

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Searching for Snow: The Homestead Resort

The first searching for snow article is HERE, the second is HERE, and the third is HERE. And the adventure continues. By the time we arrived at The Homestead Resort in Glen Arbor, Michigan, the last of our four fabulous snow destinations, you might think we would be getting a little tired of snow. You would … Continue reading »

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Photo Friday: Gazelle Reaching in St. Louis Zoo

The St. Louis Zoo is one of the few in the world that are completely free. We spent an afternoon there and Tom got this shot of a gazelle trying to get that perfect bite. Pin It

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Why Complain About Winter? Three Michigan Resorts to Enjoy a Cozy Getaway

Yeah, traffic may be backed up because of those drivers who are freaked out by ice and snow, the temperatures are so low you simply can’t put on enough clothing, and school has been called off yet again. Why not forget about all that and actually enjoy this fabulous winter? This is pretty easy to … Continue reading »

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Photo Friday: Snowy Beach Chairs at The Grand Geneva Resort

It was ironic to see these chairs, designed to relax and enjoy the view of the golf course, buried in snow at The Grand Geneva Resort. Pin It

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