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Tagged With: Tom Ross Photographer

Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort and Spa

That. That right up there may have been one of the best things about our stay at the Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort and Spa. Those are shrimp and lobster tacos. And they were just as good as they look. We had them one night out on the patio of Chandler’s, the restaurant at the hotel. When we … Continue reading »

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Photo Friday: Bike Path at Mackinac Island

We loved everything about Mackinac Island, especially the fact that just about everyone rides bikes. There is even a 7-mile bike path that runs all the way around the island. Tom got this unusual shot of the path. Pin It

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Hop On, Hop Off – A Great Introduction to Many Destinations

The first time we hopped on and off was in New York City, but it would not be the last. We were in New York spending a couple of days before we embarked on a cruise to Bermuda and we wanted to see as much as possible in the little time we had. A tour … Continue reading »

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Batiquitos Lagoon: Carlsbad, California

One of the most interesting things about our visit to Carlsbad in our sweet red Venza was when we discovered that there are actually three lagoons in the area. We have seen this phenomenon before; in coastal regions there are often lakes, lagoons, and wetland areas but Carlsbad has three and each one is unique. The … Continue reading »

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Photo Friday: The Empress Hotel

We love Victoria, B.C. and the Empress Hotel is one of the most interesting and beautiful landmarks on the island. The trees out front are fascinating and rather eerie. Tom got this shot of them looking like they might start walking at any moment. Pin It

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Girlfriend Getaway to Asheville, North Carolina

We never made a plan to visit this fascinating little town nestled between the Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina; it just happened to be halfway between Lexington, Kentucky and Savannah, Georgia where we were headed. But when I began to do research about the area and realized belatedly that the … Continue reading »

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Photo Friday: Un-Cruise Adventures Web Site

When we were on our yacht cruise in British Columbia, enjoying the incredible scenery, scarfing down delicious food, and seeing amazing animals, we were actually working hard. As difficult as it is to believe, we work hard for all the amazing travel opportunities we are given. I spend an exorbitant amount of time writing once we … Continue reading »

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Why Small Ship Cruising is Better

Why in the world would anyone give up the glamour and glitz of those huge, ocean-going cruise liners with dozens of restaurants, sprawling suites and glamorous ports of call to cruise on much smaller ships? We have cruised all over the world on those monstrous vessels, but just recently cruised on three much smaller ships … Continue reading »

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Photo Friday: Milwaukee Art Museum

This is one of the few photos Tom has taken with his iPhone which turned out great. He used the panorama feature which stretched out the visitors and made them look like aliens. I love it! Pin It

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A Weekend in Music City: Visiting Nashville, Tennessee

If you are a fan of country music, there is only one destination possible for the perfect getaway – Nashville, Tennessee. Country music is available in a huge variety of venues, both large and small, but Nashville also has a lot to offer visitors in addition to music. Centrally located near the famous Grand Ole … Continue reading »

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