United States
The Grove Park Inn, Asheville, North Carolina
Seeing photos of the Grove Park Inn is absolutely nothing like seeing it in real life as it is truly one of the most fascinating and gorgeous hotels we have ever visited. We saw it for the first time on a trolley tour of Asheville before we ever checked in and to say our jaws dropped … Continue reading
Pin ItAll Biltmore, All the Time: The Biltmore Estate and the Hilton at Biltmore Park
I had vaguely heard of the Biltmore Estate. I knew it was some huge estate located…somewhere…and it was…well…huge. OK, I said it was pretty vague. It wasn’t until we began planning to cover the East Coast via the Tall Ships Challenge last spring that it came into focus that the Biltmore Estate was actually located in Asheville, … Continue reading
Pin ItGirlfriends Getaway to Sedona, Arizona
The problem with driving to Sedona is the scenery is so incredible, so mind-boggling, so truly unique and mesmerizing you better plan to just pull over and experience it at some point or you are going to run right off the road. We had just spent a few days in Lake Havasu, Arizona and, although … Continue reading
Pin ItCirca 1886: Culinary Heaven on Earth in Charleston, South Carolina
Before we even tasted a bite of the sumptuous repast that awaited us at Circa 1888, we were fans of this lovely, historic restaurant based on our first sight of it. Charmingly located in the original carriage house of the Wentworth Mansion, the building retains much of the historic character of the carriage house in the … Continue reading
Pin ItKing Charles Inn; Charleston, South Carolina
“You need to back up,” he said kindly. “Back up?” I replied, looking back at the traffic coming towards the King Charles Inn. “Yep.” He smiled. “It’s OK, there is a right turn lane and all the cars will be turning before they get here.” So we backed up and pulled into the complimentary off-street … Continue reading
Pin ItSouthern Style in Charleston, South Carolina
We expected Charleston to be very much like Savannah, Georgia. And, in some ways, it is similar. It’s another lovely Southern city on the coast with a genteel, quiet charm. But in others it is completely and totally unique. For example, Charleston has piazzas. Not pizza, you all. Piazzas. The first definition I found of a … Continue reading
Pin ItRiver Street Inn; Savannah, Georgia
I promised you when I wrote about the wonderful, wonderful time we had at the Tall Ships Challenge in Savannah, Georgia in May that I would come back and tell you about our stay in the truly fabulous River Street Inn and now here I am. Keeping that promise. Because I had been to Savannah … Continue reading
Pin ItI Was SO WRONG About Hilton Head
The first thing I was wrong about when I thought I knew it all about Hilton Head is the fact that Hilton Head is an island. Seriously. Who knew? OK, I guess everyone but me. When people talked about going to Hilton Head on vacation – and many people talk about going to Hilton Head … Continue reading
Pin ItGirlfriends Getaway to Phoenix, Arizona
When it starts to get cool this fall or winter, I suggest you start searching for the least expensive flight to Phoenix, Arizona because this gorgeous and scenic location is the perfect place for your next girlfriend getaway. While Phoenix is a little warm in the summer, the cool, dry desert weather is absolutely perfect … Continue reading
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