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Stop, Drop and Roll – the Best Way to Pack
I just finished packing a suitcase for a week in a beach house and I’m amazed that I actually have room in my suitcase. Andit only weighs about 35 pounds. I’m pretty pleased with myself. Now, some people will manage to walk on that plane with one small carry-on, but I will not be one … Continue reading
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How To Cruise as Frugally as Possible
Years and years ago, cruising was only for the rich and famous. Sumptuously furnished ocean liners traversed the oceans of the world and gorgeously dressed, wealthy individuals sipped champagne and mulled over how best to spend their millions. Not so much anymore. Anyone can cruise now and thousands of people are traversing those same oceans, … Continue reading
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Eating our Way Around Roanoke, Virginia
It was the biscuit that really did us in. Or possibly the cupcakes. But then again, it might have been the famous peanut soup. Oh, heck. It was everything we ate in Roanoke, Virginia. Every single bite persuaded us that we were absolutely in foodie heaven. We were in lovely Roanoke, nestled in the gorgeous … Continue reading
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How to Get Around Paying For your Baggage
Remember how you used to pack whatever you wanted in your suitcases and take whatever you wanted on the plane? Not sure which outfit to bring? Oh, heck, bring them all – you might want some choices! They never weighed suitcases, you could take several, and it really didn’t matter how big they were, how … Continue reading
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Gulf Shores/Orange Beach – the Best Kept Secret in Alabama
Drive across Alabama. Now just keep on driving you are totally out of road. You should see the sugar-white sand and crystal green water of the wonderful gulf coast area. Gulf Shores / Orange Beach (click to see Mapquest) You have arrived in one of the loveliest, quietest and most family-friendly destinations in Alabama. Gulf … Continue reading
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Sammy Does The Gulf Coast
It all started with the snake. No, not a real snake. Do you know me at all? Snakes belong in cages or somewhere far, far away from me where they can eat mice and be part of the circle of life and I never, ever have to see them. It was a stuffed snake we … Continue reading
Foodie Tours: An Introduction to Local Specialties for Less
My husband and I have learned that we don’t need nearly as much food as we had previously consumed when traveling. In fact, we have even cut down on our calories at home. Maybe it’s our age, maybe it’s being a little overweight, but we have both agreed we are fine with eating a little … Continue reading
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Mermaid Cottages, Tybee Island, Georgia
We turned off the main road through Tybee Island onto a quiet side street which had at its end a sandy path leading directly to the ocean. We pulled up to the teeny, hot pink cottage that was steps from the beach. We were both taken aback at the perfection of this little place. Old Love Cottage is … Continue reading
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Ziplining Might Possibly Not Be for Acrophobiacs
This is SO NOT ME. Now, as you know if you know me at all, I’m not really an adventurous sort of person. I am more of a spa/shopping/relax on the beach while someone brings me a frozen drink kind of person. My idea of roughing it is staying in a hotel with no room … Continue reading
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The Best Seafood Restaurant on the Gulf Coast – Lulu’s!
We thought we were going to a little seaside dive restaurant and, honestly, our expectations were low. We were staying at the Perdido Beach Resort in Gulf Shores, Alabama and one of my completely lovely PR people had arranged a visit to Lulu’s. My first mistake was in not checking their website or any reviews … Continue reading
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