Posts Tagged With: Jan Ross travel writer

Photo Friday: Taliesin West, Arizona

Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter home in Arizona is an amazing place and I love the way Tom caught the two triangles in this picture of the house and pool. Pin It

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Can’t Miss Dining at Filini Bar and Restaurant in Chicago

  Dinner at Filini by janross53 I scooped up a fork full of the delicious looking ravioli on my plate at Filini and took a bite. And decided that it was the best tasting ravioli I had ever eaten in my entire life. It was just that good. We were staying overnight at the incomparable Radisson &hellip Continue reading »

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Photo Friday: Pirate Wenches on Tybee Island, Georgia

Last fall, we went to the annual Tybee Island, Georgia Pirate Fest and had a ball. Just about everyone on the small island got into the pirate spirit and we saw lots of people dressed up. Three scurvy wenches caught Tom’s photographer eye.  

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Seattle Hostels: Not Just for Backpackers Anymore

      After I had already arranged our recent stay in Seattle with two lovely area hotels, I found some information about hostels on Hostelbookers for hostels which are available in Seattle and was immediately intrigued. Although booking a hostel did not work out on this trip, I am seriously considering a hostel stay in &hellip Continue reading »

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Luxury Yacht Cruising with Un-Cruise Adventures in British Columbia

Lounging on the Safari Quest Yacht by janross53 I curled up on the comfy couch, tucking my feet under me and spreading the warm throw over my knees. I could have been at home, comfortably reading, except for the fact that I could glance up and through the large windows to see dark green water and &hellip Continue reading »

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5 Best Getaways for Mother’s Day

Planning a special getaway for that special mom this year? Check out these ideas for some fabulous locations—and have a great trip! Best Cruise Destination: Bermuda Cruise ships visit this lovely, temperate island in the Atlantic and stay for several days, giving you a chance to really experience the pink sand beaches and fabulous shopping. &hellip Continue reading »

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Photo Friday: Fort Pulaski, Tybee Island, Georgia

We spent an afternoon at Fort Pulaski and I love the angles in this photo Tom took. Pin It

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Killer Whales Hunting a Sea-Lion

    We saw the sea lions first. Lazily lounging on a rock outcropping in the Strait of Georgia which is a part of the Salish Sea running through British Columbia, they were enjoying the warm, spring sun and seemed to have not a care in the world. Many were sound asleep. Those that were awake &hellip Continue reading »

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Photo Friday: Princess Louisa Inlet with Un-Cruise Adventures

We just returned from an incredible cruise through British Columbia with Un-Cruise Adventures on the quite fabulous yacht, the Safari Quest. We saw incredibly beautiful scenery but one area was absolutely incomparable – Princess Louisa Inlet. Pin It

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Sweet Savannah Girlfriend Getaway

You will notice the Spanish moss first. Drive into the heart of this lovely Southern city and you might catch glimpses of the busy Savannah River, the fantastically gorgeous, sprawling historic homes or the lovely, park-like squares scattered throughout the city but it’s the Spanish moss that tells you that you have truly arrived in &hellip Continue reading »

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