weekend getaways

  • Charleston, SC

    President’s Day weekend in Charleston, South Carolina

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    Charleston, South Carolina, one of the best cities in the south brimming with American history, charming boutiques, and tasty restaurants. President’s Day Weekend in Charleston is a terrific time of the year to visit. Background I have been fortunate enough to…

  • Hiking South Mountain Arizona

    Phoenix, Arizona Weekend Winter Fun

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    I mentioned a couple of weeks ago that I was heading to Arizona to celebrate my birthday. I love traveling to Arizona during the winter months. Even when the temperatures drop below what the locals prefer (as they did on…

  • Acadia National Park in February

    Birthdays: Treat Yourself to Travel

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    Yeah for your birthday! I do not know very many people who enjoy getting older (besides kids that is). Regardless of whether you embrace getting older, pretend it isn’t happening or actively work to prevent it, those birthdays roll around…

  • fall Wastach front

    Five Things To Do in Salt Lake City

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    Salt Lake City is not the most exotic location on the planet. However, there are plenty of fun things to do and see there. It is an especially good location to begin a trip out west. Due to its proximity…

  • Old chip in Boston Harbor on a cloudy day

    What to do in Boston Depending on Your Length of Stay

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    Recently, R and I spent a day in Boston, Massachusetts. Now one day may not sound like much, but even a short amount of time in Bean Town is better than no time at all and I am going to…

  • Top Five Things to See in St. Louis, Missouri

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    Last July, B and I ventured to St. Louis, Missouri, to attend the Antiques Roadshow. While there, we were pleasantly surprised by several attractions and left with a very positive view of this city, which, to be honest, we weren’t…

  • All 50 States Club Part 3 (of 3)

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    Welcome to the all fifty states club part 3! Parts 1 and 2 got us most of the way through the all fifty states club of America. This last post will pick up where we left off in North Carolina…

  • Kansas City skyline

    What to do and see in KC

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    Work brought me to Kansas City twice in the course of one month. Lucky for me, I have a good friend (we will call her AA) who lives in and loves KC. She provided me with helpful hints and suggestions…

  • All Fifty States Club Part 2 (of 3)

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    The all fifty states club part 2 picks up where we left off in the first part of this series. This series explores interesting things to see and do in all fifty of the United States of America. (You can…

  • Four gals at BBR in Challis, Idaho

    Bringing new life to old adventures

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    I have been thinking about bringing new life to old adventures lately. I do not enjoy doing the same things over and over again. That is why I always choose to go somewhere new instead of to the same vacation…