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21C Museum Hotel Lexington
As a travel writer, like most people, this year has been a tough one. Without any travel, I didn’t have much to write about and it made me restless and unhappy. So I was thrilled when we finally saw the end of the tunnel and everyone started getting vaccinated. Those destinations that had closed their … Continue reading
A Relaxing Stay at the King and Prince Resort
Because I have been so busy like everyone else, I have been really lazy about writing some articles about our last few trips. With the pandemic sweeping over the entire world, that has taken over so many of our lives, my husband Tom and I have stayed hunkered down in our house reading and … Continue reading
Birmingham Taste Tours and a Stay at the Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa
We didn’t want to make the long drive to Destin in one day and arrive exhausted, so I checked back with the Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa where we had stayed several years before about another press visit for a night or two. The hotel is one of several listed on the … Continue reading
Second Day in Memphis – Graceland and Beale Street
We had big plans for our few days in the birthplace of Rock N Roll – Memphis – but two of those plans included tours of Graceland and the area of Beale Street. My husband was the instigator of this trip after indicating he would love to see Graceland, so that was one of the … Continue reading
Spending a Few Days in the Birthplace of Rock and Roll – Memphis!
I was aware of how hot it was going to be in Memphis and had prepared myself accordingly when I visited the first time. I had visited a few years previously with two girlfriends and when we stepped out of our car, I was shocked at the thick, hot, damp weather that greeted us. But … Continue reading
Summer begins!
Well, it’s now Memorial Day weekend and summer has officially begun! My sister offered her annual Memorial Day party and opened her lovely backyard pool for our enjoyment. As many of the family members that could make it came and we relaxed and enjoyed one of our first lovely, hot days. We are planning on … Continue reading
Getaway to Asheville, North Carolina
I had no hesitation in planning a stop in Asheville, North Carolina on our recent girlfriends getaway to Destin, Florida in the fall. I had been there to visit a couple of times before but was impressed with the wonderful hotels, great restaurants and lots of things to see and do in the area I … Continue reading
Beatin’ The Heat!
OK, it’s almost July here in Lexington, Kentucky and the heat has moved in to begin making us miserable – or make us glad summer is here! We do eventually get tired of the heat in the late summer and are always glad to see the cool days of fall move in for us. But, … Continue reading
Frangista Beach Heavenly Getaway at Truman’s Max
We have stayed in some pretty wonderful beach properties from quaint, artsy boutiques to huge, spreading beach houses but this one wins the prize for the absolute best beach getaway we have ever experienced. I was invited on a press trip to the Casa Marina Hotel, Jacksonville Beach, located right on the beach in this … Continue reading
Press Trip to Helen, Georgia: Day Two at Unicoi Adventure Lodge
OK. Christmas is over and the New Year is here so we can’t wait any longer to finish writing about our trip to Helen, Georgia. We spent just a few days there in a gorgeous lodge and were sad when we had to leave. We managed to stay busy during out entire stay and we … Continue reading