by Doug | Mar 9, 2014 | Travel
Waterford is Ireland’s oldest city, founded in 914 A.D. That makes it older than all of Northern Europe’s capitals, except London and Paris. In 2014 it celebrates its 1100th anniversary. Vikings built a settlement in Waterford at the confluence of the River Suir and...
by Maureen | Mar 1, 2014 | Travel
In the Southeast corner of Ireland, facing St. George’s Channel, there’s the charming town of Wexford. Brightly painted storefronts line the narrow streets with apartments above. Black painted bollards line the sidewalk and keep the cars in the street where they...
by Maureen | Jan 28, 2014 | Travel
One of the best ways to cope with the winter vortex is to pull out photos of last year’s summer getaways and to start planning for another one this year. I just pulled out some from a getaway weekend to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware and wanted to share some of the places...
by Doug | Jan 24, 2014 | Travel
Now’s the time to make your plans for a summer getaway to Kelley’s Island, Ohio. Largest of the American islands in Lake Erie, this destination is about to get even more popular. Nominated as one of the 15 finalists in the Budget Travel “2014 Coolest Small Towns”...
by Doug | Jan 22, 2014 | Travel
Springfield, Illinois was Abraham Lincoln’s home town. Just about anywhere you walk, you could be tracing his footsteps from a century ago. Many of the places that he made famous are still here and you can visit most of them. In Search of History Abraham Lincoln...
by Doug | Jan 22, 2014 | Travel
Country Inn & Suites is no longer the “rocking chair on the front porch” brand that you’ve known since 1989. With the ribbon cutting of the newest Country Inn & Suites in Springfield, Illinois, the brand has made a significant leap into the future with a...
