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River 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 ItThe Frugal Joys of Car-Tripping: Roanoke, Virginia
The best kind of car trips are those that involve a scenic drive somewhere instead of brain-numbing miles of Interstate highway. That is precisely why a car trip to Roanoke, Virginia is a wonderful choice. The gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains surrounding this lovely, scenic mountain town make the drive to Roanoke just as pleasant as … 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 ItBike Riding Is Not Just for Kids!
I absolutely loathe spinning class. I really, really wanted to like it. Riding a bike in place? How difficult could that be? You know what? It’s pretty frakkin’ difficult. For one thing, the bike seats are incredibly, indescribably, immeasurably hard. So hard that no matter what you do, no matter how thick a bike seat … 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
Pin ItThe Frugal Joys of Car-Tripping: Savannah, Georgia
I was amazed to see the price of gas go below $3 a gallon last week when I was traveling and it just reinforced my opinion that car trips can be a truly frugal way to go. My husband never used to be a fan of car trips, but he’s come around to my (economical) … Continue reading
Pin ItTall Ships Challenge 2012, Savannah, Georgia
I had never been to Savannah before this year and now I have been there three times in the last few months. That’s absolutely OK because the first time I was there, last summer, I fell in love. In love with the lush live oak trees dripping with Spanish moss, the lovely, beautifully landscaped squares … Continue reading
Pin ItWhy Haven’t you Visited Star City Yet?
When we were sent an invitation for a press trip to Roanoke, Virginia, I at first thought it was for Roanoke, North Carolina and thought wait does that place still exist? Happily for us, they were talking about the Star City of the South and not the non-existent “Lost Colony”. The thing that impressed me the most … Continue reading
Pin ItCruise Vs. All-Inclusive Resort: Which is Best for You?
I received an invitation to visit an all-inclusive resort the other day and I carefully saved that email, thinking why, yes, I would love to visit an all-inclusive resort! Because they are completely wonderful in every way. Located in beautiful, tropical locations like Mexico and the Dominican Republic, all-inclusive resorts are often described as a … Continue reading
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