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Photo Friday: Birds Flying after Fishing Boat
I got this shot of birds greedily following a fishing boat, waiting for scraps. Pin It
Pin ItWeekend Getaway to the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center
The bad thing about our amazing girlfriends getaway to the Gaylord Opryland Hotel was that an epic snowstorm swept into the south just after we left Kentucky, which moved down into Nashville and quite literally locked down the city. This meant we could not even leave the hotel. The good thing about our girlfriends getaway … Continue reading
Pin ItWhy Stay at a Bed and Breakfast?
Hotels of all shapes, sizes, and price ranges exist all over the world and you can have privacy, room service, an amazing array of amenities, and the convenience of never having to clean the room yourself. Restaurants, shops, tours, transportation are all available right outside the lobby door, so why in the world would you … Continue reading
Pin ItSegway Through Portland, Oregon with Segway Nation
I was a little concerned about Tom. Even though I had already been on a Segway before and knew it didn’t require a huge amount of balance, this was a person who managed to capsize his kayak in approximately 12 inches of water. But he was very excited about trying out a Segway for the … Continue reading
Pin ItCarson Ridge Luxury Cabins, Carson, Washington
Whenever anyone describes a location as very nice but “not really luxurious,” I immediately lose interest. I like things to be luxurious. In fact, I love luxurious things. Bring on the luxury! This is absolutely not a problem with the completely fabulous Carson Ridge Luxury Cabins in the beautiful, wild Columbia River Gorge National Scenic … Continue reading
Pin ItPhoto Friday: Gulls on a Wire on the Lady Jane Shrimp Boat
I got this shot of the gulls eagerly awaiting a snack of seafood from the Lady Jane Shrimp Boat. Pin It
Pin ItFour Winds Casino Resort
Even though the Four Winds Casino Resort is absolutely lovely in every way, we were really just thrilled to arrive at any location after braving the icy, snowy roads on the way to New Buffalo, Michigan. I’m a Southern girl used to driving on Southern roads where we only very occasionally have to worry about … Continue reading
Pin ItPhoto Friday: Sunset on St. Simons Island
St. Simons Island, Georgia is truly a lovely place – especially on the beach at sunset!
A Foodie’s Introduction to Portland, Maine with Maine Foodie Tours
Portland, Maine was definitely not putting her best foot forward when we visited on a gray, rainy day in the fall. Our hopes for a lovely culinary walking tour were dashed by the icy, driving rain but being the penultimate foodies that we are, we persevered. We were in town for the day on a cruise … Continue reading
Pin ItWilderness Wildlife Week in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee is tucked away at the base of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, one of the most visited national parks in the United States, and is a great place for a family getaway with tons of activities for all ages. We were in town to check out Wilderness Wildlife Week, an annual … Continue reading
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