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Why North Carolina’s Brunswick Islands Are the Perfect Empty-Nest Coastal Escape

by Ava Roxanne Stritt | June 8, 2026 | Travel | 0 Comments

There’s something incredibly special about this stage of life. A time in your life where a coastal escape may just be the answer ..... to everything. The schedules finally slow down. The house gets quieter. And suddenly, there’s space again for the things that matter...

Enjoy Regency Relaxation At These Top UK Spa Cities

by Ava Roxanne Stritt | June 3, 2026 | Travel | 0 Comments

When you think of the best countries for a spa break, the UK probably doesn’t feature all that heavily, but did you know that it actually has a pretty iconic spa-based history? In fact, there are a fair few cities here that could serve as the perfect backdrop to an...

Afternoon Tea at The Pfister Hotel & Tips for an Afternoon Tea at Home

by Ava Roxanne Stritt | May 18, 2026 | Travel | 0 Comments

Looking for an Afternoon Tea - my favorite meal of the day?!?!?! The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, the answer is an easy answer - the city’s most iconic afternoon tea service offers an elegant, memory-making escape, complete with polished silver, pastries, and a sense...

Charlotte’s Most Elegant Afternoon Tea & Whiskey Experiences

by Ava Roxanne Stritt | April 14, 2026 | Luxury Travel, Travel | 0 Comments

The Ballantyne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Charlotte is known for its exquisite elegance and signature Southern hospitality. Each month, the property hosts whimsical, themed Afternoon Tea experiences alongside its curated Whiskey Club series, spotlighting standout...

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The Grand Canyon in One Day Secret

by Ava Roxanne Stritt | Jun 14, 2021 | Adventure Travel, Family Travel, Travel | 0 Comments

This article about the Grand Canyon was written in partnership with Hotels.com. Recently, due to my travel logistics I had to plan a one day trip to the Grand Canyon. Yes the Grand Canyon in One Day is possible! I was not sure if it could be done, but found out that...

The Phoenician Scottsdale and The Phoenician Spa

by Ava Roxanne Stritt | Jun 14, 2021 | Luxury Spa, Luxury Travel, Travel | 1 Comment

Some names just fit. Take the Phoenician Scottsdale, a luxurious spa resort in Arizona. Like the mythical legend of the phoenix, you are a different, transformed person after you leave this magical place. And also like the legendary phoenix, this is the kind of place...

My Review of VIP Traveler – My New Travel Muse

by Ava Roxanne Stritt | Jun 13, 2021 | DEALS, Travel | 0 Comments

With our desire to travel growing more and more everyday, one may say we do not need a muse to be our inspiration. BUT, I just discovered VIP Traveler and now realize we all need such a personified force to be our source of travel inspiration. One big difference with...

New Sweetgrass Inn & Spa at Wild Dunes

by Ava Roxanne Stritt | Jun 9, 2021 | Family Travel, Luxury Spa, Spa, Spa Travel, Travel | 0 Comments

They say a good life is a collection of happy moments. And you can make a great life with happy moment after happy moment at the newest luxury hotel Sweetgrass Inn in Isle of Palms, South Carolina. I recently visited the Sweetgrass Inn at Wild Dunes Resort with my...

What Is the Best DVC Resort?: The Top Contenders

by Ava Roxanne Stritt | May 25, 2021 | Family Travel, Travel | 2 Comments

Over the last 30 years, Disney Vacation Club's managed to maintain an excellent portfolio of resorts for its members. These resorts offer unique experiences and amenities that appeal to a wide range of vacationers. As a result, everyone's developed their own favorite...

SHANGRI-LA VANCOUVER OFFERS NEW RESTORATIVE TREATMENTS

by Ava Roxanne Stritt | May 13, 2021 | Luxury Spa, Spa, Spa Travel, Spa Travel, Travel | 0 Comments

One of my favorite spa experiences ever was a quick trip to the Shangri-La Vancouver for a spa day with my pal Nancy Brown of Writing Horseback. We were about to board our Rocky Mountaineer Train, but wanted a bit of relaxation before a week winding through Canadian...

Wellness Tips from Grand Velas Magazine

by Ava Roxanne Stritt | May 12, 2021 | Wellness, Wellness Travel | 0 Comments

Velas Resorts' aromatherapy guide for beginners for a little DIY wellness is the best thing I have seen online recently! It can help to get us all through this (hopefully) final stage of the pandemic. Enjoy these wellness tips from Grand Velas Magazine! Created in the...

Planning a Big Post Pandemic Getaway

by Ava Roxanne Stritt | May 12, 2021 | Travel | 0 Comments

Over the past couple of years, many of us have been unable to do the things that we really want to do like a post pandemic getaway. The world has been hit hard by the coronavirus and Covid-19 pandemic and governments in the majority of countries have implemented...

Find Your Way to Atlantic City

by Ava Roxanne Stritt | May 10, 2021 | Travel | 17 Comments

This post was written in partnership with Hotels.com. Atlantic City here we come! I had heard that for many years growing up. Every year this location was showcased in both movies and the annual airing of the Miss America contest. Atlantic City is definitely an...