by Jan Ross | Oct 23, 2023 | Travel, Travel blog
My sister in law and I entered our wonderful hotel room at the luxurious Hyatt Virginia Beach and walked over to the beach view from the window. The curtain were closed so we opened them and our mouths literally dropped open at the fabulous view. We knew our room was...
by Jan Ross | Nov 21, 2019 | Travel, Travel blog
I was aware of how hot it was going to be in Memphis and had prepared myself accordingly when I visited the first time. I had visited a few years previously with two girlfriends and when we stepped out of our car, I was shocked at the thick, hot, damp weather that...
by Jan Ross | Oct 30, 2019 | Travel, Travel blog
We had big plans for our few days in the birthplace of Rock N Roll – Memphis – but two of those plans included tours of Graceland and the area of Beale Street. My husband was the instigator of this trip after indicating he would love to see Graceland, so...
by Jan Ross | Oct 24, 2015 | Food, Food blog
There is a long list of reasons why you should visit the amazing Adventures on the Gorge. Located in the startlingly beautiful New River Gorge in the Appalachian Mountains of southern West Virginia, which is part of the New River Gorge National Park, it’s not only in...
by Jan Ross | Oct 6, 2015 | Travel, Travel blog
There is a lot to enjoy in the charming small town of Racine, Wisconsin. Located on the shore of beautiful Lake Michigan between Milwaukee and Chicago, Racine has lovely beaches, parks and trails; Frank Lloyd Wright architecture; an amazing art museum; zoo; and the...
by Jan Ross | Aug 9, 2015 | Food, Food blog
Beautiful Door County, Wisconsin, located on a peninsula of land which extends into clear and gorgeous Lake Michigan on one side and several lovely bays on the other, has plenty of great dining choices. Locally caught whitefish, along with fried cheese curds, and the...
by Jan Ross | Jul 26, 2015 | Food, Food blog, Recipes
Tucked away in tiny Bailey’s Harbor on the charming and beautiful Door County peninsula is a hidden and undiscovered treasure which you would do well to locate on your next trip. Harbor Fish Market and Grille is a wonderful, gourmet restaurant in a historic building...
by Jan Ross | Jun 13, 2015 | Food, Food blog
There are a lot of things to like about beautiful, sultry, romantic Savannah, Georgia. The gorgeous, grassy parks with fountains, statues, walking paths, and an amazing history. The beautifully maintained historic homes surrounded by equally beautiful gardens and...
by Jan Ross | Apr 29, 2015 | Travel, Travel blog
Hotels of all shapes, sizes, and price ranges exist all over the world and you can have privacy, room service, an amazing array of amenities, and the convenience of never having to clean the room yourself. Restaurants, shops, tours, transportation are all available...
by Jan Ross | Apr 21, 2015 | Food, Food blog
Portland, Maine was definitely not putting her best foot forward when we visited on a gray, rainy day in the fall. Our hopes for a lovely culinary walking tour were dashed by the icy, driving rain but being the penultimate foodies that we are, we persevered. We were...
by Jan Ross | Apr 14, 2015 | Travel, Travel blog
It is not necessary to travel all the way to Venice to experience your first delightful cruise on a gondola; on the contrary, all you need to do is make a quick trip to Providence, Rhode Island. Surprisingly enough, you can enjoy a lovely gondola cruise on the...
by Jan Ross | Apr 7, 2015 | Food, Food blog
There is a lot to love about the amazingly beautiful Emerald Coast of Florida. Sparkling white sand beaches, the turquoise water of the Gulf of Mexico, fabulous accommodations, and plenty of family friendly activities are just a few. But one of the absolutely best...
by Jan Ross | Mar 23, 2015 | Food, Food blog
Strewn along the emerald waters of the Georgia coast like a string of golden beads are the aptly named Golden Isles, several enchanting barrier islands including Jekyll Island, Sea Island, Little St. Simons Island, St. Simons Island and the mainland city of Brunswick....
by Jan Ross | Mar 19, 2015 | Travel, Travel blog
Although daffodils are poking their little, bright yellow heads up in certain parts of the country, there are still plenty of snow and skiing options available in northern Michigan. Snow doesn’t melt in these parts until late in the Spring and there are lots of...
by Jan Ross | Mar 9, 2015 | Food, Food blog
If you know me at all, it may surprise you to learn that I actually went to a gourmet cooking class a couple of years ago. I have never been a truly fabulous cook. My grandmother hated cooking. My mother hated cooking. I won’t say that I hate cooking, but I will tell...
by Jan Ross | Mar 2, 2015 | Wine & Spirits, Wine & Spirits blog
If you like to cook, drink wine, or just enjoy a fabulous meal prepared by someone else, you must plan a getaway to the Gervasi Vineyard in Canton, Ohio. Hidden away in a quiet neighborhood, you will probably think you have taken a wrong turn until you spot the...
by Jan Ross | Feb 20, 2015 | Food, Food blog
We stepped out of one of the ubiquitous Amsterdam canal boats onto the cobblestone path which ran beside one of the many scenic canals in the city. Sometimes referred to as “the Venice of the North”, canals run everywhere throughout this beautiful European city and...
by Jan Ross | Feb 14, 2015 | Food, Food blog
As huge fans of local foodie tours, we will often make a foodie tour of a city our first priority when visiting. It gives us a chance to sample some local restaurants and make a decision about whether we would like to return to enjoy a full meal. In this manner, we...
