Travel + Escape
Panama City Beach: Not Just for Spring Breakers Anymore
Years ago, Panama City Beach, situated along the beautiful Emerald Coast of Florida with sparkling white sand and gorgeous green water, found itself the destination of choice for college students. Having passed through Panama City Beach during these rowdy times, I was understandably concerned about what a vacation in the area would be like with … Continue reading
Pin ItStep Away from the Souvenirs
I picked up a green glass ashtray emblazoned with the name of an iconic city in Mexico while browsing in the local Goodwill store the other day and chuckled inwardly. The person who picked that up in a shop in Mexico must have thought it was a great souvenir. After all, they packed it and … Continue reading
Pin ItHow to Choose the Perfect Stateroom
In a photo from my very first cruise, I am standing in my stateroom with an excited grin on my face and my arms akimbo, stretched out to both sides to show how difficult it is to contain my joy at setting out on a Caribbean cruise. I can’t help but laugh when I see … Continue reading
Pin It10 Tips for the Perfect “Babymoon” Getaway
Many years ago when I had children, the concept of a “babymoon” had yet to come about. Now, babymoons are all the rage with young, expectant couples planning that one last lovely fling before they settle down to diaper changing and sleepless nights. Here are 10 tips for planning the perfect babymoon. 1. Go early … Continue reading
Pin ItWhat’s A Fish Boil?
We’ve had a Low Country boil several times before. It’s a traditional dish in the low country of Georgia, Louisiana and South Carolina—a variety of shellfish, potatoes and corn are thrown into a pot with water and seasonings and cooked until done, then served. And devoured. Quickly. Because it’s delicious. So, we thought we knew … Continue reading
Pin ItA Packing List for a Girlfriends Getaway to the Beach
Throw a bathing suit, some sunglasses and sunblock into a bag and you are set for that next beach trip with your girlfriends, right? Well, almost. Even though you are planning a relaxing, fun-filled trip with lots of conversation and plenty of margaritas, you still might need a few more items. But you don’t need … Continue reading
Pin ItHow to Get Romantic in Savannah, Georgia
You might notice the Spanish moss first. Draped over the live oak trees that fill the many squares in Savannah, Georgia, it hangs in ragged festoons from each of the branches and contributes to the relaxed mood of this southern city. Or you might notice the lovely, historic homes, many of which are hundreds of … Continue reading
5 Florida Destinations to Help You Escape the Snow
Florida has been a Mecca of vacations for many, many years. Who among us has not driven for many hours in a car packed with relatives to a beach house where you proceed to consume your weight in freshly-caught shrimp and spend hours every day trying to remove sand from every crevice in your body … Continue reading
Pin ItTop 5 Southern Seafood Dishes
You know you are in a seafood restaurant in the Coastal South when 1) the place smells like frying seafood so succulent, your tongue wants to slap your ear off; 2) the seafood was swimming free just a very short time ago; and 3) there’s probably rice in the salt shakers because of the humidity. … Continue reading
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