Our ship, the Oosterdam, docked in Juneau, Alaska Our Holland America Alaskan cruise stopped at several ports of call. The first one was Juneau, Alaska, which is the capital of the state, in case you forgot that from your 4th grade Social Studies class. Speaking of Social Studies, we were traveling with our young children who […]
Alaskan Cruise: Holland America Line
I have always heard people love or hate cruising. Well, this was my first cruise, and I LOVED it! I am one of those people that REALLY plans a trip. I mean every detail, down to the minute. Being on a ship forced me to take a break from all the exploring, unless you count […]
Disney Food at Epcot!
I LOVE Disney World! I also LOVE to eat! So needless to say, eating in Disney World is on my list of super awesome things to do. In the 10 or so times I have been to Disney, I have eaten at several of their restaurants. Many of my favorite are at Epcot, so that […]
Back in time at Cantigny Park
I have always loved history. In school it was my favorite subject and on all my travels I want to learn more about it. Reading about history is always a good option, but going to the places where the events occurred – even better. Unfortunately, most of those places are in ruins or long past […]
Dinner in the Chicago sky!
View of the city and lake from our table We all have special occasions in our life: birthday, anniversary, promotion, graduation, the list goes on and on. A great place to celebrate is The Signature Room in Chicago, Illinois. My husband surprised me with dinner here for my birthday recently. Chicago is a great place to spend […]
The Greenbrier Resort and Casino
The Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia is an icon in America’s hotels. So much history, so many celebrities, so much to see and do….if these walls could talk! In my last post, I talked about much of that, so in this one I want to focus on the newest part of the hotel, the casino. […]
The Greenbrier Resort and Spa
The front of the hotel I LOVE the Greenbrier! It has so many of the things I love rolled into one location: history, southern hospitality, beauty, relaxation and yummy food! I mean, how could you not love this place?! Let’s start with the history. The Greenbrier is an award-winning resort located in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. It is […]
Weekend in Las Vegas!
So when most people think of Las Vegas, thoughts that you wouldn’t want to tell your kids might come to mind. While I like the shows, the over the top casinos, dancing & drinking…I like it in a much tamer way than some people! 🙂 Let’s just say that those that know me, wouldn’t […]
There’s more to Bermuda than Pink Sand
There are a few extra things I didn’t get to tell you in my other posts on Bermuda. Ginger Beer…YUMMY! Some places even have diet. This is what they use in the famous Dark and Stormy drink, which I also really liked! It has rum in it with the Ginger beer, which isn’t beer at […]
Bermuda Food: The Newport Room
The Newport Room is known as the premier dining experience in Bermuda. Serving French cuisine presented with style and elegance in the setting of what looks like a yacht. They use silver service, crystal and bone china to make it a special experience for any occasion. Men are required to wear jackets. Yes, it is […]
Royal Naval Dockyards | Bermuda
So I am a history buff or nerd, what ever you want to call it! While I love relaxing on the beach, if there is some history to discover, I want to discover it. I can’t imagine passing up history in person! We took one of the cloudy days in Bermuda and headed to the […]
Pink Sand Bermuda Beach | Fairmont Southampton Hotel
When you think of Bermuda, of course you think of the beach. I have been to beaches all over the world and this was one of my favorites. It is stunning to look at! The pink colors of the sand and the water are perfect. But I also really liked the rocks out on the […]