Tagged With: Jan Ross travel blog
It’s Not Too Late for a Michigan Ski Getaway Weekend!
Although daffodils are poking their little, bright yellow heads up in certain parts of the country, there are still plenty of snow and skiing options available in northern Michigan. Snow doesn’t melt in these parts until late in the Spring and there are lots of advantages to planning one more ski weekend before Spring truly … Continue reading
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Maumee Bay State Park Lodge and Conference Center
I’m just going to be totally honest; our expectations for a state park lodge were pretty low. In our experience, they are nice but not anything spectacular. You all. We could not have possibly been more wrong. Maumee Bay State Park Lodge and Conference Center is absolutely amazing. Located in the tiny town of Oregon, … Continue reading
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Photo Friday: Koi at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel
I got this shot of some koi in the water at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and love the way the open ceiling is reflected in the water.
An Idyllic Winter Getaway at Crooked River Lodge
Spring may be rapidly approaching but, in Michigan, winter still has a firm hold and this is perfect if you are not quite over your love of snow and related activities. Like us. Every trip we take to our new love, Michigan, we learn more about this amazing state, the scenic towns, and the wonderful … Continue reading
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Chocoholics Unite in Cologne, Germany!
Lovely pastel colored buildings and quaint cobblestone streets greet you as you pull into the charming city of Cologne, Germany on an AmaWaterways cruise of the beautiful Rhine River. Although Cologne may look like it dates from medieval times, much of the city was destroyed during WWII and restoration began in the late 1940’s. The … Continue reading
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Culinary Getaway to the Gervasi Vineyard
If you like to cook, drink wine, or just enjoy a fabulous meal prepared by someone else, you must plan a getaway to the Gervasi Vineyard in Canton, Ohio. 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 … Continue reading
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Photo Friday: Starfish and Sea Anemone at Cannon Beach, Oregon
Tom is usually the photographer, but I actually got this shot of starfish and see anemone at Cannon Beach, Oregon when I wandered down to the beach alone one evening. Pin It
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Cheese Tasting at the Reypenaer Tasting Room in Amsterdam
We stepped out of one of the ubiquitous Amsterdam canal boats onto the cobblestone path which ran beside one of the many scenic canals in the city. Sometimes referred to as “the Venice of the North”, canals run everywhere throughout this beautiful European city and are one of the main modes of transportation as well … Continue reading
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Getaway to “The Land of the Sky” – Asheville, North Carolina
In 1876, author Frances Tiernan wrote a book called “The Land of the Sky.” Located between the soaring Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge Mountains, this moniker was adopted as Asheville, North Carolina’s nickname and is still used today. Our first visit to The Land of the Sky was actually a happy accident. On … Continue reading
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Photo Friday: Snowy Trail
We discovered snowshoeing last winter and love it. Tom got this shot of a snowy trail through the woods as we traversed it. Pin It
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