With the grands at home with parents (they ordered movies and played card games!), we were free to head out to the Sippin Santa popup tiki bar in the Alida hotel downtown. It was absolutely adorable and we had a fantastic outing. I’d add this to your must-do list for any Christmas visit to the… Read More
I wanted to take a quick moment on this Small Business Saturday to send a HUGE thank you to ALL of the Dixie Delights readers that have trusted their family vacations to me. It is such a treat every time I open an email or consult form from one of you that starts “I read… Read More
When traveling, we consciously spend on amazing food, unique experiences and nice hotels over souvenirs. Instead of loading up the suitcase with a bunch of things, we seek out Christmas ornaments from special locations, landmarks or activities. I tuck them up in the guest room closet during the year and then add them to our… Read More
Our last day in Philly was just as gorgeous and full as the rest. Here’s how we wrapped up our visit… Philadelphia Adventure Days 1-2: Dalessandro’s Steaks, Lacrosse, Valley Forge, Founding Farmers, King of Prussia MallDay 3: Kimpton Monaco Philadelphia Hotel, Ralph’s Italian RestaurantDay 4: Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, National Constitution Center, Reading Terminal Market,… Read More
For our only full day in the Old City, we hit the ground running! We covered so much and had a fantastic day. Being a low point in the tourist season, there were nearly no crowds at any of the sites and the attractions. Philadelphia Adventure Days 1-2: Dalessandro’s Steaks, Lacrosse, Valley Forge, Founding Farmers,… Read More
John’s three lacrosse games took us until well after lunch so we used our first night in the city to relax and have a great dinner! Philadelphia Adventure Days 1-2: Dalessandro’s Steaks, Lacrosse, Valley Forge, Founding Farmers, King of Prussia MallDay 3: Kimpton Monaco Philadelphia Hotel, Ralph’s Italian RestaurantDay 4: Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, National… Read More
We are just back from our collective first visit to Philadelphia and had a wonderful time! John tried out for (and made!) an elite lacrosse team here in Atlanta. The season consists of two fall tournaments and three in the summer. When we saw Philly was on the agenda AND it coincided with a school… Read More