There was an online poll that was posted earlier this summer on social media that encouraged folks to pick what we would dive into while visiting Alabama Beaches. And, wow did the voters turn out with them voting early and often! This was our Sun & Shenanigans highlights while we experienced Alabama’s white sand under… Continue reading Sun & Shenanigans in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, Alabama!
*We had the great pleasure to be hosted by the awesome folks at Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism. Some of our meals and admission into the Flora-Bama was complimentary. The views expressed are always of our own. Let’s gallivant, Bama! Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, AL: Baldwin County When the opportunity for a date… Continue reading Getting Some Y’all Time- Grownup Getaways in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
*I’m always eager to see what small towns are doing with there beautiful Main streets and town squares. Loft apartments and Airbnb accommodations are popping up all over the map and Mills County is one of those destinations that’s helping to bring in the visitors to Southwest Iowa. Our stay at the Glenwood Loft on… Continue reading Relaxing on the Glenwood, Iowa Town Square
*There’s cozy ways to enjoy a getaway all over the state and that includes small towns in rural Western Iowa. Our stay at the OLY Suites was complimentary. The views expressed in this blog post are of our own. Now, lets gallivant! Stanton, Iowa: Montgomery County There’s tons of gift ideas during the holiday season,… Continue reading OLY-OLY-OLY! Cozy up to Stanton, Iowa & the Old Lumber Yard Suites
Fort Madison, Iowa: Lee County My wife and I get excited about weekends when we can park the car, check-in, and roam a community on foot from there. Fort Madison has been a steady go-to for that concept over the years, and we look forward to more of these opportunities. Let’s check-in with an old… Continue reading The Gift of the Kingsley Inn: Sip & Snooze Grownup Getaway in Fort Madison, Iowa
*We live for the days when we can make it to SW-Iowa anytime of year! Our visit to Fremont County was sponsored and funded by the Western Iowa Tourism Region. The views expressed in this blog post are of our own. Now, let’s Gallivant! Fremont County, Iowa When was the last time you went to… Continue reading The Loess Hills with a Side of Meat & Potatoes in Fremont County, IA
*Southeast Iowa is going to be in prime time with fall colors soon, and Jefferson County is going to be welcoming streams of visitors all autumn long! Our trip was hosted by Visit Fairfield. Some of the services, meals and goods were complimentary. The views expressed in this blog post are of our own. Now,… Continue reading Vineyards, Crisp Cider & the Greatest Chicken Sandwich: Grownup Getaway to Fairfield, Iowa
*Highway 2 is a river to river route that stretches across the entire southern tier of Iowa from the Mississippi to the Missouri. A fantastic road trip that will highlight some amazing areas in Southwest Iowa! Our visit to Taylor County was funded and sponsored by the Western Iowa Tourism Region. Some of the goods,… Continue reading Devouring a Cheeseburger-Tenderloin Combo, Main Street Tacos & Discovering Gravity in Taylor County, Iowa
*County parks, craft beer, burritos and steak sandwiches….That’s a grownup getaway in Southwest Iowa with a lot waiting for all of us! Our visit to Union County was sponsored and funded by the Western Iowa Tourism Region. Some of the goods, services and meals were complimentary. The views expressed in this blog post are of… Continue reading Philly Steak Two Ways & Craft Beer in Union County, Iowa
*We have a strong agricultural industry in Iowa, and it’s become a key element in our state’s tourism industry. Adair County is the ideal area to see some beautiful countryside while enjoying historic business districts and delicious restaurants. Our trip to Adair County was funded and sponsored by the Western Iowa Tourism Region. Some of… Continue reading Influential Farmers, Iconic Burgers & the Dueling Steak Night in Adair County, IA
