The decision was made. A trip was not in the cards for 2012. It just wasn’t in the budget…or so we thought. A few weeks later, my husband reminded me that we will be celebrating twenty years of wedded bliss in August. Maybe we should go somewhere after all. He suggested Las Vegas or Amsterdam. I’ve never been excited about Las Vegas, probably because my limited casino experiences have …
Washington, D.C. is a fascinating city located in the heart of American political life. It is easy to stay within a budget when visiting. Even if you are in a>plan, you can visit many attractions in Washington without burning a hole in your pocket (most are free). Before leaving home,make sure you prepare a list of places to visit without hiring a tour operatoror guide. Here are a few …
It was another hot, sunny day in Charleston, perfect for beaching. Temperatures were still in the mid-eighties when we arrived at Folly Beach at 9:30am. The beach was gorgeous and the water warm…bath tub warm. According to the signs it was 83 degrees. At that temperature, even I joined our group for a dip. Unfortunately, none of us read the pamphlet handed to us when we paid our $7.00 …
Our first full day in Charleston was sunny and hot, hot, hot (96 degrees). It was Sunday and very quiet in town. I don’t know if it was due to the heat or the day of the week. Two adult couples and four boys, ages 12, 12, 15 and 16 made up our group. We introduced ourselves to the city with a visit to the beautifully air-conditioned Visitors Centre …
