Family Travel
Photo Friday: Columbia River
Sunset and mountain view as we cruise along the Columbia River on our Un-Cruise Adventures trip. Pin It
Pin ItHallmark Resort in Cannon Beach, Oregon
Staying at the Hallmark Resort in Cannon Beach was actually just an extremely happy accident. Before our Un-Cruise Adventures cruise on the Columbia and Snake Rivers, we decided we should see a little bit of Oregon since we had never been there. Since I am the beach lover and Tom is the mountain lover, … Continue reading
Pin ItPhoto Friday: Lower Lewis River Falls
Beautiful location at the Lower Lewis River Falls.
Hotel Highland, Birmingham, Alabama
It’s lucky that Birmingham is on the way to Florida as it makes a perfect stopping place to create a car trip that is a leisurely pleasure instead of one that leaves you exhausted when you arrive. It’s even luckier that the darling little upscale, boutique hotel, the Hotel Highland, is located in Birmingham and that … Continue reading
Pin ItCruising the Islands of New England
If you have never visited New England, as we hadn’t, a cruise of the area is the best way to visit and really enjoy your trip. And the Islands of New England cruise on the Grande Caribe from Blount Small Ship Adventures is the best cruise to take. One of the most wonderful things about cruising … Continue reading
Pin ItFamily Getaway to the Ocean Ritz in Panama City Beach
My goal in life is to be half as cool as my mom is when I am 89. From her, I inherited my height, long legs, and great complexion. Thanks, Mom. She also taught me how to shop for bargains, how to dress nicely no matter what the occasion, and how to be a true lady … Continue reading
Tuscan Breeze, Fabulous Destin Vacation Home
Before we booked our most recent beach house, I thought most rental companies were pretty much the same. Some not very organized or easy to reach like the one in Palm Springs who, when we stopped by to pick up our key, were nowhere to be found and had artfully hidden the key in a … Continue reading
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 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
Pin ItSummer in Door County, WI
Door County is often referred to as the Cape Cod of the Midwest and, now that I have seen it in both winter and summer and have actually visited New England, I am here to tell you that this appellation is quite correct. This is a lovely, lovely place. Our daughter and grandson are … Continue reading
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