When we visited Yellowstone last summer we had a couple of advantages. First we came on a land tour that included nights at the Old faithful Lodge, which is a difficult reservation to get on your own. We were also in the company of an experienced guide that knew where to go and more importantly,Continue reading “Avoiding The Crowds In Yellowstone”
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The True Cost of Paradise*
It’s Those Hurricanes! We visited St. Croix not long after hurricane Maria, having not been there in over fifteen years. We scheduled this trip last summer, long before hurricane Maria made a visit. Our original plan was to visit some old haunts and see which friends were still around. Unfortunately this trip became more aContinue reading “The True Cost of Paradise*”
The Cost of Paradise*
It’s The Hurricanes! We visited St. Croix not long after hurricane Maria having not been there in over fifteen years. We scheduled this trip last summer, long before hurricane Maria made a visit. Our original plan was to visit some old haunts and see what friends were still around. Unfortunately this trip became more aContinue reading “The Cost of Paradise*”
Savannah, Georgia’s Grand Lady
Jack Leigh’s 1993 image titled “Midnight.” If Charleston is a Southern Belle than Savannah is the South’s Grande Dame. The city is built close upon the deltas of the Wilmington and Savannah Rivers at the confluence of the Savannah River and Little Back River. Traditionally, the culture of Savannah is rooted in the coastalContinue reading “Savannah, Georgia’s Grand Lady”
Historic Charleston, South Carolina
A Southern Road Trip Part One: Charleston We started our November road trip in Charleston, South Carolina with a stay at the Barksdale House Inn, a beautiful bed and breakfast located on George Street in the historic district. It has been a number of years (actually a few decades) since we last visited and, whileContinue reading “Historic Charleston, South Carolina”
Hawaii – Planning a Trip
Hawaii is a destination on many bucket lists and if it’s not on yours you should add it. There are eight major islands in the Hawaiian archipelago so it is important to decide how to handle a visit. Our first choice is cruising as you are able to see several of the islands in oneContinue reading “Hawaii – Planning a Trip”
