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Tips for Visiting Charleston, South Carolina

Posted 2nd February, 2018
By Alex&Bell
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Charleston consistently ranks as one of the top destinations in the US by major travel publications. Its history dates to 1670 and the town is especially famous for its beautifully preserved French Quarter, a lovely harbor and one of the largest collections of antebellum houses in the US (pre US civil war architecture). On our recent visit to Charleston in January, 2018, we enjoyed touring this historic city and eating some fantastic southern food. Here are some recommendations on where to stay, eat, drink and what to see!

Posted in North America, South Carolina, USA. Tagged Charleston, couples travel, dining, hotels, Restaurants, South Carolina, travel, USA, USA travel

Cedar Key, Florida: An Authentic Getaway

Posted 28th December, 2017
By Alex&Bell
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Last updated on December 7th, 2021 at 11:41 pmWhen discussing the Florida keys, people tend to think about the chain of islands south of Miami, like Key West. But there are keys all over the state. The term key derives from the Spanish word cayo, meaning small island. Cedar Key, on the Gulf coast of…

Posted in Florida, North America. Tagged Cedar Key, couples travel, Florida, Island Hotel, King Neptune, Park Place, Steamers, USA

Our New Home, Washington, DC, Mired in Controversy

Posted 15th May, 2017
By Alex Kallimanis
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Last updated on February 4th, 2025 at 10:52 pmLast month we relocated to Washington, D.C. (yes, chorus the boos). In 12 years of marriage, we’ve now lived together in 7 cities on 3 continents. This past winter was our first as snowbirds. Last September we temporarily relocated from Boston to Florida, working remotely as we…

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Romantic Winter Road Trips from Boston

Posted 8th February, 2017
By Alex&Bell
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Here are a few of the most romantic winter road trips from Boston.

New Hampshire’s beautiful White Mountains are just a two and a half hour drive from Boston. The town of North Conway features picturesque covered wooden bridges.

Montreal and the beautiful snow covered Laurentides region is only 300 miles (500 km) from Boston.

Vermont makes for one of the most romantic winter road trips from Boston. The beautiful rural state features great skiing, dining and shopping in the Stowe area.

Posted in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, North America, USA, Vermont. Tagged Canada, couples travel, Ice Castle, Massachusetts, Montreal, New England, New Hampshire, Quebec, Romance, USA, USA travel, Vermont

Great Day Trips from Tampa

Posted 23rd January, 2017
By Alex&Bell
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Last updated on February 11th, 2025 at 05:28 pmFrom Ybor City night life to a parade of palm tree lined beach towns on the Gulf Coast, Tampa, Florida makes for an ideal getaway. Amusement parks like Busch Gardens offer family friendly fun for all ages. And the Tampa area’s culinary scene rocks for latin cuisine,…