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Author Archives: Jan Ross

Photo Friday: Pirate Wenches on Tybee Island, Georgia

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Jan Ross

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

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Jan Ross

      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 … Continue reading »

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Luxury Yacht Cruising with Un-Cruise Adventures in British Columbia

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Jan Ross

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 … Continue reading »

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5 Best Getaways for Mother’s Day

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Jan Ross

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. … Continue reading »

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Photo Friday: Fort Pulaski, Tybee Island, Georgia

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Jan Ross

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

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Jan Ross

    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 … Continue reading »

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Photo Friday: Princess Louisa Inlet with Un-Cruise Adventures

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Jan Ross

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

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Jan Ross

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 … Continue reading »

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Photo Friday: Snow Covered Chairs in Door County, Wisconsin

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Jan Ross

We were amazed and overjoyed at the amount of snow we found when we visited Door County, Wisconsin. I love this photo with the juxtaposition of summer lawn chairs covered with snow.   Pin It

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Photo Friday: Jellyfish at Shedd Aquarium

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Jan Ross

Aquariums are some of our favorite places and we will seek out an aquarium in any city we visit. The Shedd Aquarium in Chicago was well worth our time and we particularly enjoyed the jellyfish exhibit. Pin It

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