I knew Virginia had wineries, but what I didn’t know is Northern Virginia’s wineries rival the picturesque ones in Napa Valley. Guess I should have expected the over-the-top wineries being so close to Washington, DC and Virginia was the first place in the United States to grow grapes and make wine, dating back over 400 … Continue reading
Category Archives: 3 Day Getaways
How to Spend 3 Days in Greater Zion Utah
My three-day adventure in Greater Zion starts in one of the lesser visited areas of the national park. Most visitors to Zion National Park only go to Zion Canyon to hike in the Narrows and do Angels Landing. This trip is all about going where the crowds don’t and experiencing The Greater Zion area to … Continue reading
Girls R&R Weekend in Port Aransas, Texas
I was desperate to see the ocean and to spend time with one of my closest friends. On June 4th, after almost 12 weeks of being landlocked and 10 of those weeks by myself in my condo, I took my first flight since mid-February. My destination was a quick stop in San Antonio then road … Continue reading
Rest and Relaxation Weekend at The Broadmoor
When my friend Lisa planned a girls weekend at The Broadmoor for part of her 50th birthday celebration I was all in. I had a pretty intense travel and writing schedule for a few weeks and this was to be a weekend of R&R with some gal pals. It was my light at the end … Continue reading
The Seduction of Scottsdale: How to Spend 48 Hours in this Sultry Arizona Destination
There’s something sexy about the desert. I’ve often heard the allure of the desert is as enticing as a drug. Perhaps it’s the sultry hot days as the brown of the earth morphs into the blue of the sky as heat waves blur the distance. It could be the ruggedness of the landscape. Maybe it’s … Continue reading
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