Author Archives: Jan Ross
Frangista Beach Heavenly Getaway at Truman’s Max
We have stayed in some pretty wonderful beach properties from quaint, artsy boutiques to huge, spreading beach houses but this one wins the prize for the absolute best beach getaway we have ever experienced. I was invited on a press trip to the Casa Marina Hotel, Jacksonville Beach, located right on the beach in this … Continue reading
Press Trip to Helen, Georgia: Day Two at Unicoi Adventure Lodge
OK. Christmas is over and the New Year is here so we can’t wait any longer to finish writing about our trip to Helen, Georgia. We spent just a few days there in a gorgeous lodge and were sad when we had to leave. We managed to stay busy during out entire stay and we … Continue reading
Press Visit to Helen, Georgia: Day One
OK, we were on our way to lovely little Helen, Georgia for a press getaway. But my lovely husband Tom was not happy with our plans and was convinced that our GPS was taking us in the wrong direction. We had, as usual, followed the directions of our GPS but it kept forcing us make … Continue reading
Hot Blown Glass from Lisa Pelo
We were just about ready to give up. We had driven back and forth on this back country road and never seen anything that looked like a glass blowing studio. Maybe we had the wrong directions? Maybe …well, who knew? Finally, I decided to call to get more specific directions and he directed us right … Continue reading
Lucas Oil Raceway
When I began planning our getaway to Indiana, I noticed there was a racetrack there. Honestly, I couldn’t have cared less about sitting and watching some car race but I knew my husband Tom would be thrilled to see it, so I added it to our itinerary. It was the best thing I could have … Continue reading
Welcome to Hendricks County, Indiana!
We learned about lovely Hendricks County, Indiana at a meeting for travel professionals so, when our 40th anniversary rolled around, it was easy to decide to take a few nights in this charming area. We really knew nothing about the area so just put the address of the Visitor’s Center in our map gizmo and … Continue reading
The Charming Gratz Park Inn
So, we decided to experience a staycation for the first time. A “staycation” is a getaway where you don’t go far; usually just stay in your same city where you live. Although Lexington, Kentucky is our hometown and attracts plenty of tourists from all over the world, we had sort of taken it for granted. … Continue reading
Gourmet Dining at the Harbor Fish Market and Grille
I tried escargot for the first time on a river cruise in Europe and, although it was with some trepidation that I took my first bite, I loved it. Similar to a mushroom, it had been drenched in butter and garlic so it was quite tasty. The second time I had escargot was just recently … Continue reading
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Kringle Capitol of the World: Racine, Wisconsin
A Kringle! A Kringle is a Scandinavian pastry, a sort of Nordic pretzel, which can be filled with a variety of sweet options. From strawberry cheesecake to apple to pecan, this pastry is available in just about every flavor. Hand rolled from Danish pastry dough which has rested overnight, the sheets of flaky dough … Continue reading
Let These Children’s Books Inspire Your Next Family Trip
Sharing books with children is a great way to step into other worlds, have amazing adventures, hear about other cultures, and learn to empathize with characters. It’s also a very special way to spend time together as a family and a great bonding experience for family members of all ages. An extension of these wonderful … Continue reading
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