Back in the days when I ran my cruise business, I would almost always book a pre-cruise hotel stay for my clients since nobody ever wanted to miss the boat…literally! And many clients also booked a stay after the sailing to explore the port city before heading home. Back then, a hotel/motel was the ONLY choice […]
Nuevo’s Cubano’s Restaurant – Fort Lauderdale, Florida
This morning we awoke to a sunny, gorgeous 80 degree morning, so we put the top down on the convertible and headed to downtown Fort Lauderdale to visit a one-of-a-kind restaurant called Nuevo’s Cubano’s, a tiny Cuban restaurant we’ve passed by many times and always wanted to try. The eatery is situated only feet from […]
Spring and Summer 2016 Road Trips
One of the most common travel questions I get is: where are we headed next? So today we are delving into one of my favorite topics: upcoming trips! Warning: this is a long post replete with route details for those who 1: may be just like Peepaw and love to spend time poring over maps and 2. can suggest […]
Michael Symon’s B Spot Burgers – Indianapolis, Indiana
My “Bucket List” has been filled with many amazing places throughout my lifetime. I’ve cruised from Athens to Rome… I’ve been to Jerusalem and Bethlehem…I’ve cruised through the Panama Canal…and I’ve been to Alaska and the Caribbean almost more times than I can count. But my latest Bucket List accomplishment happened earlier this winter when […]
In-N-Out Burger – Barstow, California
On our recent Rose Bowl Trip there was one bucket list item we wanted to cross off: To eat an In-N-Out Burger. And as we made our way across the desert from Las Vegas to Pasadena, our sons were determined to experience this cultural phenomenon as soon as we kit the state line. It was […]
Mudbugs Cajun Cafe – Carmel, Indiana
UPDATE… I’M SORRY TO SAY THIS WONDERFUL RESTAURANT HAS PERMANENTLY CLOSED. You don’t have to get on an airplane to explore other cuisines and cultures, and our lunch today was a prime example. We wanted our Indy grand daughters to experience authentic Cajun cuisine, and we only had to drive to downtown Carmel for the […]
Cheddar’s Restaurant – Coralville, Iowa
Last night was our final night in Iowa…until Springtime! We’re heading to Indy for Christmas, Then off the Pasadena for a whirlwind ROSE BOWL trip before we head South for a LONG, LONG time. And you can bet I’ll keep you all in the loop with ALL of our comings and goings! So last night […]
The Vine – Downtown Iowa City, Iowa
What meal do I miss the most when we head South for the Winter? The Downtown Vine in Iowa City… “Naked” Crispy Wings with Maple BBQ Sauce on the side…And Crispy Fries… And Ice Cold BEER…! NOBODY does it better than The Vine. Nobody. From coast to coast.
The Bar’ber Shop Tavern – Coralville, Iowa
I’ve been hearing about a new restaurant/bar that recently opened in Coralville, and I was determined to check it out before we head South for the winter. So today I treated my hubby to lunch. The bar got it’s name from the previous occupant of the building. (As you might have guessed…it was a […]
The Java House – Iowa City, Iowa
Sometimes a cup of coffee and a chat is exactly the right combination…Especially on a cold and blustery Iowa afternoon. And that coffee tastes even better when it’s shared with somebody I love. Namely, my sister-in-law, Barb. A great coffee house location close to my home is THIS one… The walls inside are adorned with […]