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Grand Traverse Resort and Spa – Romance Done Right

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Lauren Bassart Posted in Hotels, Michigan, North America, Things To Do, Traverse City, USA 2 Comments

Getting away for a weekend of romance and relaxation should be on every couples’ list. We always have a little snafu when planning a weekend getaway. Our snafu has a name, and her name is Zoe, our 70 lb Weimaraner. While visiting Traverse City, Michigan we were looking forward to a weekend of fine dining and spa treatments, but no one wants to have to wake up early to walk the pooch and make sure she is fed and happy while also trying to enjoying a weekend of romance. The Grand Traverse Resort and Spa has an ace up there sleeve and treated us to a weekend we would never forget, Zoe included. We had a complete weekend of romance done right!

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Touring Tabasco and Avery Island’s Jungle Gardens

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Kenin Bassart Posted in Lafayette, Louisiana, Things To Do, USA 11 Comments

Touring food factories can be a hit or miss venture. Some times you get a really hands on tour that gets you up close and personal to the action which can be pretty fun. Other times you’re stuck sitting in a room watching animatronic dolls tell you a companies history circa 1982. I’m here to tell you that taking a tour of the Tabasco Factory and then visiting Avery Island, is absolutely worth your time.

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5 Things To Do at Mall of America That Don’t Include Shopping

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Lauren Bassart Posted in Minneapolis, MInnesota, North America, Things To Do, USA 5 Comments

Everyone knows that we aren’t your regular retail consuming mallrats. We pretty much live out of our car and my motto is “If it can’t fit in the car, we shouldn’t buy it.” All of this being said, I found it very hard to visit Minnesota and just drive right by the behemoth that is the Mall of America. Here are 5 things to do at Mall of America that don’t include shopping. Be prepared to spend an entire day here having the time of your life.

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Confessing My Love of Beer at the Church Brew Works Pittsburgh

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Kenin Bassart Posted in Beers, North America, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, Restaurants, Things To Do, USA 7 Comments

Long before craft brewing was a national trend, the folks behind the Church Brew Works in Pittsburgh, PA had a fantastic vision. They built a craft brewery inside a fully restored Roman Catholic Church. The Church Brew Works isn’t some gimmick though, over the years they’ve become a Pittsburgh staple while achieving the holy trinity of restaurants: Fantastic food, great drinks in a unique and beautiful location. Plus, they brew beer on an altar!