When I headed to Yazoo City to start my exploration of the Mississippi Delta Blues, I was not expecting to discover a boutique hotel that rivaled many found in larger, more well-known destinations. However, when I arrived at the hotel, I was delightfully surprised by the brightly painted storefronts that lined Main Street. They look […]
Grab the Girls and Head to Innisbrook
Located near Tampa, Fla., Innisbrook, a Salamander® golf and spa resort, welcomes girlfriends to explore its 900 acres situated just a few miles from the Florida coastline and the Gulf of Mexico. From the top-notch spa to the relaxing nature walk to the many swimming pools, this resort provides more than enough offerings to keep […]
Great Wolf Lodge New England: The Perfect Location for a Birthday Celebration
If you haven’t been to a Great Wolf Lodge, you have probably heard of them. With 11 resorts in the United States and another in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Great Wolf Resorts is the largest indoor waterpark resort chain. The Great Wolf Lodge New England in Fitchburg, MA opened in 2014, offering over 100,000 square feet of […]
Ocean Club Resorts in Turks and Caicos
Ocean Club Resorts offers some of the best hospitality on the island, and was recently named one of the top 25 Travel and Leisure Top Resorts in the Caribbean, Bermuda, and Bahamas. As soon as you arrive, you are greeted by friendly staff who help get your luggage to your room. There are several rooms to […]
Courtyard Gulf Shores Craft Farms – A Review
On a recent visit to Gulf Shores, Ala., I stayed at the Courtyard Gulf Shores Craft Farms. Now, located three miles from the beach, I wasn’t sure how much this hotel had to offer. It turns out I had no cause for concern because this hotel offers so much more than I ever expected. In […]
Camelback Resort opens Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark
This past weekend, Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark opened up at Camelback Lodge in Pennsylvania. I should say, parts of Aquatopia opened up. The hotel rooms are not yet ready for occupation, and only some of the water slides and park areas are (at this time) ready for use. Much of the exterior is also still under […]
A Visit to Hawks Cay Resort in the Florida Keys
A recent visit to Hawks Cay Resort in the Florida Keys confirmed its ranking as a family-friendly resort. Sitting on 60 acres on the islet of Duck Key in the Florida Keys, the resort has something for everyone and offers an air of tranquility, partly in lieu of a staff that seems to really love […]
A Royal Trip to London’s Dukes Hotel for High Tea
On our recent trip to London, we decided to do something completely different. On our annual visits, we typically experience everything London has to offer – castles, bridges, museums, restaurants and theater. Yet there was one thing even my British-born husband had not experienced – traditional High Tea…and not just your typical High Tea, rather […]
John Carver Inn: Combining Colonial Charm and Family Fun
Families usually flock to Plymouth, Massachusetts to see the famous Plymouth Rock, or visit the Mayflower II. But many times, they come to Plymouth just to visit the John Carver Inn. Located in the heart of Plymouth, walking distance to downtown and all its attractions, the John Carver Inn & Spa blends Colonial charm with […]
Winter Fun at Your Fingertips
Winter is a great time to visit the Catskills in upstate NY. With the wide variety of winter sports and activities to do in the area, head East, young man (or woman) when next the weather looks stormy. What a great place to get stranded during a blizzard! When we last visited, it was less […]