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Category: Weekend Getaways

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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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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…

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
Tarpon Springs - Stunning Greek Victorian Architecture In Florida 5 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.

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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 6 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.

Natchitoches Christmas: South's 92-year Best Kept Secret Revealed! 7 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…

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Galveston: Tall Ships Festival Video

Posted on June 2, 2018January 2, 2019

Galveston was a bustling seaport delivering food, textile goods, and people from around the world. The Galveston Historical Society brings this seaside city’s rich maritime history to life at the Tall Ships Festival where people can experience sailing nostalgia on board multi-masted schooners.

Recharge To Be A Better You - 6 Ultra Relaxing Ideas 8 I don’t care who you are or what you do, male or female, young or old -  life can be a challenge. We are pulled in so many different directions between work, kids, school, and everyday life that sometimes we do not realize how stressed out our bodies are. How many times have you gone to the grocery store only to return home WITHOUT that one item that you went there for in the first place?When was the last time you had a break? It is essential for our mental as well as our emotional wellbeing to relax and take a break. In an article by The Pain Doctor, they state that when you take a “relaxation break” it does more than just lower your blood pressure and make you a nicer person to be around. It also improves your cognitive reasoning, response, and memory skills - that means you are better equipped to handle those things that are stressing you out.

Recharge To Be A Better You – 6 Ultra Relaxing Ideas

Posted on May 3, 2018October 21, 2019

Relaxation Breaks – You Deserve Them I don’t care who you are or what you do, male or female, young or old –  life can be a challenge. We are pulled

The Guadalupe River: Escape the Texas Heat 9 The Guadalupe River lovingly called “the Guad” by locals of the Lone Star state, winds and meanders its way through Texas Hill Country. It flows past carved out limestone cliffs and mounds of gnarled cypress roots looking like they are dipping their toes in the river as they reach for water. A favorite destination for locals and visitors alike who are trying to escape some of Texas’ sweltering hot summer humidity. Thousands will travel to this cool water mecca over the course of a summer for a day of kayaking, tubing or rafting.

The Guadalupe River: Escape the Texas Heat

Posted on April 1, 2018January 2, 2019

  A Cool Reprieve The Guadalupe River lovingly called “the Guad” by locals of the Lone Star state, winds and meanders its way through Texas Hill Country. It flows past carved out limestone cliffs and mounds of gnarled cypress roots looking like they are dipping their toes in the river as they reach for water….

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Foodie Gems of Shreveport, Louisiana

Posted on March 30, 2018January 2, 2019

Shreveport has been a foodie mecca for diverse regional dishes since its founding in 1836. Shreveportites are infamous for putting their own unique spin on recipes that have been handed down or brought from other countries. This is but a small sampling of delectable morsels you can offer your palate when you visit Shreveport-Bossier City. 

Natchitoches - Louisiana's Best Kept Secret 10 Remnants of Natchitoches French Creole and Spanish roots are evident in its historical cotton plantations, and 19th-century landmark buildings.

Natchitoches – Louisiana’s Best Kept Secret

Posted on January 18, 2018January 18, 2018

  Remnants of Natchitoches French Creole and Spanish roots are evident in its historical cotton plantations, and 19th-century landmark buildings. Natchitoches – A Road Trip To Louisiana’s Hidden Gem Natchitoches (pronounced nack-a-tish), settled in 1714 it is the oldest settlement in

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Why Visit Huntsville, Alabama

Posted on June 6, 2017January 2, 2019

Huntsville, Alabama Diverse, unique, and eclectic. It is a land where you will find lush, rolling green hills

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Space Camp and the Empty Nest

Posted on May 23, 2017January 2, 2019

Space Camp – An Empty Nest Journey 3, 2, 1, mark. Pilot, you are a go to start auxiliary

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This is why Shreveport ~ Bossier City, Louisiana should be on your radar!

Posted on May 17, 2017January 2, 2019
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Tampa Has A Riverwalk?

Posted on March 16, 2017January 2, 2019

Did you know that Tampa, Florida has a boardwalk? I did not. What a pleasant and fun discovery that was.  The River Boardwalk

Texas Renaissance Festival – a party for your eyes

Posted on October 13, 2016January 2, 2019

Renaissance Festival – transport your self to another world and another time. Last year at the Texas Renaissance Festival we had such a good time! Of course, we had to visit the King’s Bar The parade is always fun to watch #renaissance #texas  

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