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Family Getaway to Laketown Wharf Resort, Panama City Beach
The first time we trekked up to our apartment at the quite fabulous Laketown Wharf Resort in Panama City Beach, we all three hugged the wall all the way there. My daughter, my seven year old grandson, and me. All plastered to the wall. You see, we were on the 21st floor of the resort. And … Continue reading
Photo Friday: Glass Ball Sculptures in Forest Park
We had no idea such a huge park existed in St. Louis. What a gorgeous place! Tom got a photo of these incredible glass sculptures. Pin It
Pin ItBaby, It’s Cold Outside:A Girlfriend Getaway to the Windy City
You have two choices for the time of year to visit Chicago. Although there are technically four seasons there, as in most of the United States, the most well-known are the icy cold winters and the pleasant mild summers. Guess which one I prefer? Although I have to say Chicago in the winter has some … Continue reading
Pin ItFamily Getaway to the Bay Point Wyndham Resort
In spite of the fact that a frog gave me my exercise before bed at the Bay Point Wyndham Resort in Panama City Beach, I am still a huge fan of this place. I actually stayed here last year on a girlfriends getaway and adored everything about the property from the friendly and … Continue reading
Pin ItOne Night with a Barking Tree Frog
I lay in bed with the covers pulled up, just about to burst with fury. Someone had the nerve to walk their tiny, yippy dog this late at night, right outside the door of my room at the resort. How annoying! Up to this point, we had been in love with our fabulous two bedroom villa at … Continue reading
Pin ItOmni La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, California
It might have been the huge tub in our room. Because I am a fan of the huge tub, pretty much anytime. Or the fact that when we had a slight problem with noise in our first room, the staff cheerfully moved us to another room that was equally nice. I always appreciate … Continue reading
Pin ItPhoto Friday: Sea Anemone at Shedd Aquarium
We enjoyed our visit to the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago and were amazed at the incredible diversity, colors, and shapes of the marine life at the aquarium. Tom got this shot of a sea anemone and starfish. Pin It
Pin ItThe Leo Carrillo Ranch, Carlsbad
When the Leo Carrillo Ranch in Carlsbad was suggested as a place to visit when we were in the area, we had no idea what to expect. A ranch right in the middle of this developed area? But we are so glad we fit a visit into our schedule. It’s a beautiful, serene area to … Continue reading
Pin ItWild Dunes Resort in Isle of Palms
I put my book in my lap, stretched out on the wide, cushioned couch in the living room of our fabulous condo at the Wild Dunes Resort and glanced over at my SIL who was still happily engrossed in her book. There were many, many things we enjoyed about our stay at this lovely oceanfront … Continue reading
Pin ItFive Fabulous Fall Beach Destinations
The official first day of fall has come and gone, the weather is slowly getting cooler and the days shorter so beach vacations may seem like a thing of the past at this point but, in reality, this is absolutely the best time of the year to visit many beaches. After Labor Day, the crowds … Continue reading
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