“A dream place that isn’t quite real when you are there but becomes beckoningly real after you are gone,” John Steinbeck said of the Amalfi Coast. It could easily be said of the Monastero Santa Rosa, a monastery transformed into a luxury hotel in Italy. Tucked into the cliffs between Positano and Amalfi, the bright…
Month: October 2021
The Covered Bridges of Missouri
What is it about covered bridges? They hold some kind of romantic appeal to us, don’t they? After all, they are called “kissing bridges.” They make us think back to more simple times. Yet, these historic structures are anything but simple in their construction. Technically, a covered bridge is a specific structure—not just a bridge…
7 Best Places to Eat at Grand Lake O’the Cherokees, Oklahoma
Let’s face it—Oklahoma gets mighty hot in the summer. I grew up in Oklahoma. Those of us who grew up here know that the best way to beat the heat is to spend time on one of the over 200 lakes in the state. Ten years ago, with retirement in sight, my husband and I…
Excelsior Springs, Missouri Bed and Breakfast—Inn on Crescent Lake
Tucked between two crescent-shaped lakes on 22 acres of wooded land lies a beautifully maintained 1915 Georgian Colonial mansion. This bed and breakfast has been named “Missouri’s Most Romantic Getaway.” Although I haven’t stayed in any other Missouri BnB’s, I could easily see that this might just be true. Excelsior Springs is 30 minutes from…