This Charlotte area hotel will have you dreaming of money in the bank

When searching for a Charlotte area hotel for my son's graduation trip, I wanted something with character, comfortable beds and a place to grab a good meal. The Esquire Hotel in downtown Gastonia, North Carolina exceeded our expectations. The hotel is over 100 years old but with the modern amenities today's travelers need. A historic … Continue reading This Charlotte area hotel will have you dreaming of money in the bank

Bacon, flamingos and disco turkeys? It’s all a part of minor league baseball

What is summer without baseball? It's not much of a summer for us. Steve and I grew up watching the Atlanta Braves. I was so obsessed I once snuck my transistor radio into church so I could listen to the game. Our unofficial "first date" was to a Rome Braves game. Rome is the closest … Continue reading Bacon, flamingos and disco turkeys? It’s all a part of minor league baseball

Covington, Kentucky: Home of America’s Notre Dame

Kentucky is known for many things. Bourbon. Horse racing. And don't forget bluegrass-the music and the land. Covington, Kentucky has a different and surprising claim to fame on Madison Avenue just a few miles from Cincinnati, Ohio. America's Notre Dame The Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption is known as "America's Notre Dame," We learned about … Continue reading Covington, Kentucky: Home of America’s Notre Dame