Category: Travel
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Great friends, great vibes in the Virgin Islands
There’s nothing like having the perfect group of friends in your circle. The girls started with the girls trip, and now we have introduced the “other half’s over time and look at us now! I have to give mad props to my husband not staying at his parents home for the first time ever. (Thanks […]
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A few stops in Spain – Madrid – The sites
Here’s part II of “A few stops in Spain”…2018. I first touched on the food and now time for the sites. We stayed at a great Marriott property, Hotel Círculo Gran Vía, which was pretty central and within walking distance to several of the squares. The service and the food at the hotel were great. […]
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Symphony of the Seas – The food and a few spots we enjoy on the ship
Two years ago we took our first overseas cruise on the Harmony of the Seas out of Barcelona. We enjoyed it so much we decided to take another Mediterranean cruise on the new Royal Caribbean mega ship, Symphony of the Seas. I will share with you some information about our favorite spots on the ship, […]
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A couple stops in Spain – Madrid – The food
My husband and I started out a 16 day vacation in the Western Mediterranean for our 10 year Anniversary. 2 years ago was our 1st trip to Barcelona and we fell in love with the place! So, we are going back but decided to take a quick trip to Madrid 1st. Our 1st night we […]
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Arizona – Reflections of nature
A few years ago, I was selected to attend a leadership conference in Phoenix, AZ which allowed my husband and I a nice long weekend away. The venue was perfectly set at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa located on the north side of town. On the resort, there were pools that […]
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St. Thomas – Hurricane Irma, a visit with family I will never forget
If you’ve been to St. Thomas you would know that it is truly America’s paradise. Turquoise clear blue water, white sands, so many mango and coconut trees, so much green foliage it is just beautiful. I fortunately can visit there any time because my husband’s parents and family live there. He grew up with such […]
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St. John – Views of Trunk Bay and the Islands on the horizon
Anytime you visit St. Thomas, taking the ferry over to St. John is a must. You can take take your vehicle over on the barge (car ferry) to explore on your own or you can catch the St. John ferry and catch a taxi. Get you camera ready because you will be able to get […]
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St. Thomas, VI, how I met my “Winston” & pics from my early trips to my new home away from home
This is a brief story on how my husband and I first started dating…we met at a gym in North Carolina in 2005. I laughed at him when he told me his age…nearly 10 years younger than me. Like me, when he knows he wants something he does whatever it takes, he’s just much more […]
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A day in Charleston, SC…a jewel of the South
Whether you are a historian, beachcomber, eclectic art fan, or a foodie, Charleston, SC is a great place to visit. My husband and I try to visit Charleston 1-2 times a year. It’s only about a 3 ½ hour drive for us from Charlotte, North Carolina. We are big foodies and like to try new […]
The Other Side of 45 