A few years ago, I stayed at The Blockade Runner Beach Resort in Wrightsville Beach and had such a lovely experience for an early winter weekend. As luck would have it, it was quite a chilly, rainy weekend, so Glory and I ventured back down to take advantage of the property’s amenities on a beautiful, sunny,…
Weekend Getaway
Review of ARRIVE Hotel in Wilmington, NC
Wilmington, NC is an ever-evolving coastal city located on the Cape Fear River and has long been an important part of North Carolina’s economy as a port city. There is so much to see and do while visiting the area, making it the perfect spot for a weekend getaway. One of the important considerations we…
The Stable Spa at Horse Shoe Farm Review
Last month, I joined David on a work trip he had in Asheville and made some plans to spend time exploring and crossing some things off my to-do list in Asheville and the surrounding area. That included a first-time visit to the Horse Shoe Farm in Hendersonville, NC to enjoy a spa treatment at The…
The Best Time To Go To Asheville North Carolina
While I absolutely adore highlighting small towns in North Carolina, there are a few of the larger cities that I just cannot help but swoon over. And one of those cities is Asheville. I mean, my goodness! It has it all! Art, hiking, shopping, dining, bars, and history. Asheville is approximately 4 hours from Raleigh…
Alida Hotel Savannah GA Review
Earlier this month, David and I traveled to Savannah to meet with friends for a weekend getaway. I keep a running list of places that I would like to visit, including where I would like to stay and eat while in town, and the Alida Hotel has been on my list ever since we stayed at…





