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Jefferson, Texas: Why You Need This Blissful Weekend Escape

Posted on February 23, 2021February 23, 2021

A short 3-hour drive from Dallas, off of highway 59 in East Texas, is Jefferson. Once a bustling riverboat port hosting steamboats laden down with supplies and adventurous people traveling to the wilds of Texas – Jefferson is now a mecca for staycationers needing a weekend getaway.  At first glance, this little country town may…

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5 Hidden Prohibition Speakeasy Bars in Texas

Posted on January 28, 2020

The Speakeasy was born during the tumultuous Twenties at a time when the country was healing from World War I and Americans were discovering a new love for jazz, dance, and cocktails – coincidently, at the same time that the newly ratified 18th Amendment went into effect. The 18th Amendment spawned the National Prohibition Act…

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Jefferson Texas: Meet the Mysterious Town

Posted on November 13, 2019November 20, 2019

Jefferson Texas is a town steeped in history and mystery. This small town just a 3-hour drive from Dallas near the Louisiana border was once a shipping mecca of the South. Steamships delivered goods and people along the Red River to Jefferson which was then transported by wagon to the newly founded towns of Dallas…

Billings, Montana: 10 places to eat and drink you will love 2 Billings is Montana’s largest city, It is nicknamed the “Magic City”. It is truly a magical place for the outdoor enthusiast. It is also has a magical foodie scene that is sure to appease any discerning taste buds. There are unquestionably many dining establishments to choose from - during my brief stay, I only had time to check out a few. Here are my favorites. 

Billings, Montana: 10 places to eat and drink you will love

Posted on November 7, 2019November 8, 2019

Billings is Montana’s largest city, It is nicknamed the “Magic City”. It is truly a magical place for the outdoor enthusiast. It is also has a magical foodie scene that is sure to appease any discerning taste buds. There are unquestionably many dining establishments to choose from – during my brief stay, I only had…

Finger Lakes Corning

Finger Lakes, New York: Do These 7 Things Other Than Drink Wine

Posted on September 20, 2019September 19, 2019

Finger Lakes region of New York state is known for producing wine – really good wine. But what if you are not a wine drinker? Then what? Thankfully for non-wine drinkers, it is also known for towering rugged cliffs, sun-drenched rolling hills, and lush green valleys. Here is just a taste of what to do…

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Alaska Facts and History: Exploring 7 destinations

Posted on September 1, 2019October 21, 2019

  Alaska, the 49th State of the Union, Land of the Midnight Sun and the Last Frontier is calling adventurous souls like a siren, beckoning them to discover it’s beauty – from the rugged snow-capped mountain peaks to the miles of ocean shoreline to the small towns and villages that far outnumber populated metropolises. 

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Biosphere 2: Would you isolate yourself for Space Age Research?

Posted on August 21, 2019August 29, 2019

Biosphere 2, a scientific research center that at first glance, makes you feel like you are on the set of the 1968 film Space Odessy. Located in Oracle, Arizona – this small off-the-beaten-path town is aptly named for the 40-acre research campus. Oracles are said to be a deity that reveals hidden knowledge, usually through…

Golf Louisiana's Audubon Trail: 5 Badass Bio-diverse Ecosystems 3 Fore! Songbirds are singing and whistling; the sky is a deep fresh blue with fluffy white clouds, I am standing to the side of the green letting another group play through. As I wait, I think about where I am and how this trail of 15 golf courses is dedicated to protect the environment and preserve an English game that dates to the early 1500s. Starting in the Sportsman's Paradise area of Northern Louisiana and stretching to Cajun Country in the Southwest and Greater New Orleans in the Southeast regions, each course is designed to showcase the beauty and diversity of this state that is as striking as the game.

Golf Louisiana’s Audubon Trail: 5 Badass Bio-diverse Ecosystems

Posted on July 25, 2019October 1, 2019

Fore! Songbirds are singing and whistling; the sky is a deep fresh blue with fluffy white clouds, I am standing to the side of the green letting another group play through. As I wait, I think about where I am and how this trail of 15 golf courses is dedicated to protect the environment and…

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Grand Canyon Video

Posted on July 20, 2019July 20, 2019
Alaska: Discovering the Last Frontier Video 5 https://youtu.be/ToVA-bSk2Zw

Alaska: Discovering the Last Frontier Video

Posted on July 18, 2019October 21, 2019
Tarpon Springs - Stunning Greek Victorian Architecture In Florida 6 Tarpon Springs, Florida - A mear 30 minutes drive North West of Tampa off US Highway 19  is a seaside haven that makes you feel like you have been transported to a Grecian fishing village from the 1900s.

Tarpon Springs – Stunning Greek Victorian Architecture In Florida

Posted on July 9, 2019October 1, 2019

  Tarpon Springs, Florida – A mear 30 minutes drive North West of Tampa off US Highway 19  is a seaside haven that makes you feel like you have been transported to a Grecian fishing village from the 1900s.

Haunted Hotel of New Orleans - do you dare? 7 Haunted Hotel, THE Haunted Hotel situated at 623 Ursulines in New Orleans's oldest and most infamous neighborhoods - the French Quarter - just celebrated its centennial birthday.

Haunted Hotel of New Orleans – do you dare?

Posted on April 18, 2019October 1, 2019

Haunted Hotel, THE Haunted Hotel situated at 623 Ursulines in New Orleans’s oldest and most infamous neighborhoods – the French Quarter – just celebrated its centennial birthday.

bottles of Volcano Winery Pinot Noir

Volcano Winery: For the Love of Grapes and Guava

Posted on February 12, 2019August 29, 2019

Hawaii – a land steeped in the ancient lore of Pele, a volcano goddess with a passionate and fiery temperament. One legend states that when Pele is angry lava flows from her in great molten streams destroying everything in its path leaving a desolate moonscape waiting to be reborn.

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Big Island Hawaii Itinerary: 4 Unforgettable Activities

Posted on January 30, 2019October 9, 2019

Big Island Hawaii itinerary –  Tucked in a corner of tropical paradise surrounded by hardened black rolling lava fields is Hale Hau’oli’, a towering artistic eco-villa Airbnb with a surreal view of the Kalapana lava flow.  

romantic getaways for couples in the US

5 Romantic Getaways For Couples in the US

Posted on January 11, 2019January 14, 2020

Romantic getaways are fabulous to reconnect with the love of your life. They are a way to make Valentine’s Day extend beyond one day. Here are five ideas for small-town romantic getaways to help you start planning a sizzling weekend retreat. 

San Antonio Historic Boutique Hotel: Hotel Gibbs 8 Located in San Antonio, just steps from the Alamo Mission and Riverwalk is the Hotel Gibbs. Built in 1909, this family owned luxurious, art-deco building is one of San Antonio’s first high-rise buildings.

San Antonio Historic Boutique Hotel: Hotel Gibbs

Posted on December 29, 2018October 21, 2019

Located in San Antonio, just steps from the Alamo Mission and Riverwalk is the Hotel Gibbs. Built in 1909, this family owned luxurious, art-deco building is one of San Antonio’s first high-rise buildings.

Lake Charles: 17 Tempting Eateries And Activities 9 Lake Charles, Southwest Louisiana’s premier destination for luxurious Vegas-style casino resorts. With a Southern welcome, Lake Charles offers its visitors gourmet restaurants, derby race tracks; and something you won’t find in Las Vegas ~deep-sea fishing and the Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu.

Lake Charles: 17 Tempting Eateries And Activities

Posted on November 14, 2018October 1, 2019

Lake Charles, Southwest Louisiana’s premier destination for luxurious Vegas-style casino resorts. With a Southern welcome, Lake Charles offers its visitors gourmet restaurants, derby race tracks; and something you won’t find in Las Vegas ~deep-sea fishing and the Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu.

Natchitoches Christmas: South's 92-year Best Kept Secret Revealed! 10 Natchitoches (pronounced nack-a-tish), this charming  French Creole town has been celebrating a town-wide epic Christmas festival since 1926. This year, the Southeast Tourism Society named Natchitoches Christmas as one of the top 20 holiday festivals of the year to attend.

Natchitoches Christmas: South’s 92-year Best Kept Secret Revealed!

Posted on November 6, 2018August 29, 2019

Natchitoches (pronounced nack-a-tish), this charming  French Creole town has been celebrating a town-wide epic Christmas festival since 1926. This year, the Southeast Tourism Society named Natchitoches Christmas as one of the top 20 holiday festivals of the year to attend.

Cheaha Park in Alabama fall colors reflecting off Cheaha Lake

5 Places To See Fall Color In Northern Alabama

Posted on October 16, 2018October 9, 2019

Autumn is the season of pumpkins, corn mazes, and stunning fall color. Make time this fall for a romantic weekend getaway to explore Alabama’s picturesque countryside. Generally awash in color from mid-October to mid-November with peak color the last week of October and the first week of November, Alabama has five parks that are ideal…

Kiepersol Vineyard: Discover This Gem In East Texas Wine Country 11 Born from the desire to belong to the land and to create a sustainable heritage, Kiepersol Vineyard and Estates in East Texas wine country is much more than just a vineyard - it is a family passion. The sixty-acre estate sits on top of Bullard Salt Dome nestled in the rolling hills of Tyler, Texas just two hours east of Dallas is also home to a distillery, restaurant, and a bed-and-breakfast.

Kiepersol Vineyard: Discover This Gem In East Texas Wine Country

Posted on September 3, 2018October 10, 2019

Born from the desire to belong to the land and to create a sustainable heritage, Kiepersol Vineyard and Estates in East Texas wine country is much more than just a vineyard – it is a family passion. The sixty-acre estate sits on top of Bullard Salt Dome nestled in the rolling hills of Tyler, Texas…

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