I grew up in North Carolina and visited New Bern as a child. But it was my weekend visit with my sister and mom as an adult that made me appreciate all it has to offer. New Bern is a charming town with several claims to fame: it was the state’s first capital, it is […]
I’m a big fan of Wilmington, N.C. I attended college there and fell in love. Not hard to do considering my love of the beach. Now my husband and I visit downtown Wilmington often, which is located on the Cape Fear River. The downtown waterfront boasts a lovely pedestrian-friendly Riverwalk full of shops, outdoor cafes, […]
Fall is my favorite time of the year. With that comes cool weather, everything pumpkin, fire pits, football and TAILGATING. During COVID we learned how to tailgate at home, or “home gating.” Either way, I tend to enjoy “snacking” even more than football. What matters with tailgating is getting your friends and family together to […]
Most people have a love/hate relationship with Crocs. On the love side are those who have multiple pairs for multiple uses – working in the garden, wearing to the pool, a pair for the beach, a pair for the suitcase, and of course a pair for every day. The haters are those that have them, […]
The right bag is the best traveling companion. That is certainly true when it comes to backpacks. When I am traveling for work as a corporate flight attendant, I always keep a lightweight string type backpack in my luggage to use at my destination. I think these are the best to use for sightseeing, and shopping […]
If you have never been to The Florida Keys and Key West, you are really missing out! Start planning now. Fly into Miami, rent a car, and enjoy the view as you pass through the Upper and Lower Keys to get to Key West. It’s about a 3.5 hour drive from Miami, so don’t be […]
When you hear of St. Kitts, it’s usually in connection with Nevis. St. Kitts is the larger of the 2 Caribbean islands that comprise St. Kitts and Nevis. Beautiful beaches of white, gray, and black sands, rain forested mountains and a wonderful breeze that is always just the right amount of wind! We stayed at the St. Kitts […]
Hilton Head, South Carolina is that ideal vacation destination that has something for everyone. You can fly in Savannah Airport (SAV), which is approximately 40 minutes drive. If you are driving, just follow I-95 South to Exit 8, just off the coast of South Carolina. From the exit, it’s about a 40 minute drive into […]
Savannah is one of my favorite destinations. I go once a year with my sister and mom. With so many things to do in Savannah, we offer up our top picks. For starters, we love River Street. Look at that lovely full moon, looking towards the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort and Spa. […]
Life is better in Hawaii! I saw this on a T-shirt on our 5th day in Waikiki Beach, Oahu. WOW. I said to my sister. It sure is. I had to buy the shirt! No humidity. Stunning Sunsets. Pleasant 80-degree temperatures every day. Fresh pineapple so juicy it runs down your chin. Chocolate-covered macadamia nuts. […]