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A Mother-Daughter Fall Getaway to Gatlinburg, TN in the Great Smoky Mountains

By Paula Schmitt

Ever since I was a child I vividly remember our family vacations, some to explore new destinations and some to visit family. My parents would pack up the car and we’d be off on our road trip adventure before the sun came up. One of our favorite places to visit was Great Smoky Mountains National […]

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This Girl Travels to Wolfeboro, NH – the Oldest Summer Resort in America

By Paula Schmitt

Baileys Bubble 8-6-13 Wolfeboro, NH

Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer…that was the tune I was humming this summer as I spent two glorious weeks on Lake Winnipesaukee in Wolfeboro, NH – the Oldest Summer Resort in America. One of my favorite places to be. The small town of Wolfeboro, NH can be described as a quaint […]

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This Girl Travels to Biltmore House, Asheville, North Carolina

By Paula Schmitt

Antler Hill Village Winery Map

I recently had the opportunity to tour the Biltmore Estate, an 8,000-acre estate, in Asheville, North Carolina. George W. Vanderbilt officially opened Biltmore House on Christmas Eve 1895, then a few years later he brought his wife Edith Stuyvesant Dresser to their new home, and in 1900, their only child Cornelia was born here.  Today, […]

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This Girl Travels to Concord, Massachusetts

By Paula Schmitt

Today we are visiting the historical town of Concord, Massachusetts.  Our first stop, the Minute Man National Historical Park, which is located approximately 20 miles outside of Boston.  This beautiful park commemorates the opening battles of the American Revolution by preserving the historic sites, landscapes and structures. April 19, 1775.  The start of the American […]

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This Girl Travels to the Berkshires

By Paula Schmitt

Recently, my daughter and I took a weekend trip to Stockbridge, Massachusetts. The stunning Berkshire countryside that is a backdrop for a line-up of cultural attractions with fun things to do such as bird watching, cycling, numerous trails for hiking, and guided tours offered during the summer season. If you are into the theatre and […]

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This Girl Travels to Boston

By Paula Schmitt

A couple months ago our family celebrated our Easter holiday in the historic city of Boston. I absolutely adore Boston. So much history and beauty, along with fabulous restaurants and shopping.  And let’s not forget Boston sports fans.  There’s plenty where that came from! I’d like to share with you my visit to Boston, Massachusetts, […]

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One Solo Day in Laguna Niguel

By Paula Schmitt

You have heard the question over and over again: “What would you do if you had one day?”  Most of the time, the question is asked for hypothetical or existential reasons while we ponder life, family and careers. But what if this question were a real one, what if you had one day – maybe […]

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