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Anniversary Getaway : Part 1

July 24, 2020

Planning an anniversary getaway during a pandemic is hard. But with all this craziness in the world it was so nice to get away and feel as “normal” as we could.

ANNIVERSARY GETAWAY

Usually our anniversary is just another normal day around here but this year we were celebrating 15 years and we wanted to take some time for us. Yes even in the middle of a pandemic.

HOTEL INDIGO MOUNT PLEASANT

The four of us have stayed at the newly remodeled Hotel Indigo in Mount Pleasant a few Summers ago and then my husband and I stayed there last Valentine’s Day and we are totally in love with this hotel.

We were flying out of Charleston Airport to leave for Nashville Sunday morning so I knew this would be the perfect location for my husband and I to spend the first night of our getaway. Hotel Indigo is at a perfect location. It’s at the center of Mount Pleasant which is only minutes away from the heartbeat of Charleston.

OUR ROOM

Our King suite was perfect! It had a gorgeous view of the pool, a refrigerator, and coffee maker. It also had a separate sitting area, the room was spacious and had everything we needed. The bed was so comfortable and how could you go wrong with a pink headboard?! We were even welcomed with snacks and beer to get us started for our anniversary! So thoughtful!

POOL & AMENITIES

We knew Nashville would be nonstop so we just wanted to relax during our stay this visit. The Hotel Indigo has the most gorgeous resort-style oasis pool, with an indoor/outdoor bar, cabanas, sun chairs and even in-pool loungers. (That is where we spent most of our time because it was HOT!) We pretty much spent our entire day just hanging out by the pool and we were perfectly content.

ELIZA’S BAR + KITCHEN

After our day spent by the pool we went up and changed and started our evening with a drink at Eliza’s Bar + Kitchen. Because of the pandemic things were a little different but the food was still fabulous! We loved the proximity of eating a great meal right in the hotel. The hotel works with local farmers where they can get local foods. The farmers make it possible to offer upscale local foods which does not disappoint!

It was definitely a short but very sweet trip! We had the best time and it was the perfect start to our anniversary getaway! Our stay at the Hotel Indigo in Mount Pleasant was wonderful and I’d definitely recommend visiting whether it’s for a couples getaway, girl’s trip or family vacation. The world is in love with Charleston and so are we.

Romantic Getaway At Hotel Indigo Mount Pleasant

February 17, 2019

Planning a romantic getaway is hard, even harder after 16 years of marriage and 2 kids. Usually Valentine’s Day is just another normal day around here but this year I wanted to take some time for us. The world is in love with Charleston and so are we. I couldn’t think of a more romantic city for us to spend a night to celebrate us than in Charleston. After all, anywhere a Nicholas Sparks movie has been filmed has to scream romance, right?

Hotel Indigo Mount Pleasant

The four of us stayed at the newly remodeled Hotel Indigo in Mount Pleasant last Summer and fell in love. I knew this would be the perfect location for my husband and I to spend our mini Valentine’s getaway. Hotel Indigo is at a perfect location. It’s at the center of Mount Pleasant which is only minutes away from the heartbeat of Charleston.

Our King suite was simply perfect! It had a breakfast nook with bar stools, a sink and a refrigerator. It also had a separate sitting area, the room was spacious and had everything we needed. The bed was so comfortable and how could you go wrong with a pink headboard?!

Eliza’s Bar + Kitchen

We started our evening by enjoying a drink at Eliza’s Bar + Kitchen and ended our stay with an amazing breakfast there as well. It was fabulous! We loved the proximity of eating a great meal right in the hotel, and I highly recommend “The Hangover Cure.” The hotel works with local farmers where they can get local foods. The farmers make it possible to offer upscale local foods which does not disappoint!

Romantic Getaway

Charleston, South Carolina, is a historic city full of charm and beauty. From delicious dining at Eliza’s Bar + Kitchen or a workout at the fitness center, Hotel Indigo Mount Pleasant has everything you need for a great stay in Charleston. I also love that it is pet-friendly. So if you’re looking for places to stay in Charleston, check out Hotel Indigo Mount Pleasant, with such a central location, you’ll be ready for whatever adventure Charleston brings you.

This post is sponsored by Hotel Indigo Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. All opinions are my own.

Tons Of Chocolate, A Little Country Music & A Whole Lot of Crazy | Part 1

September 5, 2018

Hershey-Harrisburg

Hershey and Harrisburg PA are the perfect cities for a long weekend getaway. Before we moved to the beach, we lived in Maryland, from there Hershey Park was just a quick car ride. I have so many childhood memories from Hershey Park and it makes me sad I can’t take our kids more. I took my oldest daughter one year before we moved, when I actually drove the bus for a school field trip! We spent the whole day riding rides and exploring the park, just her and I.

Brynna (my youngest) had seen that one of our favorite country singers was going to be performing in Hershey Park, that’s when I realized she has never experienced the amusement park now that she’s older. We went a few times when she was a baby but obviously she doesn’t remember and couldn’t do much anyway.

So, with a long weekend off for Labor Day, we knew it was the perfect opportunity to make the trip!

Chocolate and Country Music

I’m convinced that chocolate and country music can solve all of life’s problems. With a rough start to the school year after losing our 10 month old Great Dane suddenly on the first day of school, this little escape couldn’t have came at a better time!

Hershey, Pennsylvania

The town, smack dab in the center of the state, has been dubbed the Sweetest Place on Earth thanks to the region’s namesake chocolate factory and iconic candy bar. This small town is where Milton S. Hershey began his chocolate empire over a hundred years ago, and today his legacy lives on. Just 15 miles away, Pennsylvania’s capitol, Harrisburg provides the comforts of a small city with a historic, turn-of-the-century newsboy vibe.

Here’s the low-down on where we stayed, what we did and where we ate, with a few helpful tips along the way, all in three days! Hershey-Harrisburg made the perfect weekend getaway!

Friday Night:

I had to work unfortunately and since school had just started the chance of me getting off was slim to none. After work I got our stuff together and packed our 2018 Toyota Camry that we were using for the trip! I had asked Mackenzie to join us multiple times but she said she wanted to stay home and relax, Jeff was off all weekend except Monday (Labor Day) so he couldn’t come either. So Brynna and I took on the 8 hour drive to Maryland. We were stopping at my friend Kelly’s house for the night and all of us were driving to PA together Saturday morning.

We arrived at her house at 3am, talk about a long night! Thankfully, we didn’t have to stop much and surprisingly I only spent $18 in gas because the Camry we were driving is also a Hybrid and it averaged about 48mpg! That in itself is amazing if you ask me! Much needed sleep was the only thing on the agenda for the night…or morning?

Saturday:

After we all got some rest and Dunkin’ we were ready to hit the road. Thank goodness the drive was only an hour and a half from her house! We headed to our hotel which was Hotel Indigo Harrisburg-Hershey, it is absolutely gorgeous and in a great location.

It is a brand new upscale boutique hotel, that just opened in April of 2018. The hotel has the feel of a historic property with modern luxury and the warmth of a small town. What I love the most about all Hotel Indigo properties is that they take inspiration from the neighborhood around them. This hotel is full of local touches, like images of the famous Walnut Street Bridge, which dates to 1890.

We were told we got upgraded to a King Suite which made our day! After we checked in, we headed up to our room to check it out! There were 4 of us, 2 kids and 2 adults, the room had a bedroom with a king bed, a living area with a pull out sofa, kitchen area and a huge bathroom! The perfect size for the 4 of us.

Everything was so modern and clean. The kids said it was “the best hotel ever!” They of course loved the outdoor pool and patio especially in the evenings! The cabanas and fire pits were such a perfect touch!

The River Run Restaurant and Social Lounge serves breakfast and dinner, unfortunately we didn’t get a chance to try it because we were so busy! But it looked amazing!

All four of us were very pleased with our stay at this hotel. From the modern decor to the amazing hospitality. The location was perfect, just a short drive to downtown Harrisburg and only a 20 minute drive to Hershey Park. And another perk is there is a Target conveniently located 3 minutes away. Who wouldn’t love that? I know we did!

Harsco Science Center

After we got settled into our room we decided to go explore Harrisburg. Our first stop was The Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts where we explored the Harsco Science Center!

This museum is a beautiful science center with 3 floors of exhibits, most of which are highly interactive. The kids were really impressed with the amount of cool exhibits they had!

There are three floors of fun. We started out on the top floor. The first level had a KidsPlace which is for kids 5 and under. Our kids were too old to go in but it looked very fun for the little ones and very clean!

Heading down a flight, brought us to the “Move It” area with car races, die cut machines, and tons of play experiences.

The kids got to creating their own cars and race them. There was also an area to create a paper airplane and see how far it would go.

Followed by the circus themed “Carnival of Health”, that was filled with interactive exercise games as far as the eye could see.

Heading down another flight brought us to “Forces of Nature” where we learned about weather (including a hurricane simulation machine) electricity and gravity. The kids loved lifting thousands of pounds with pulleys and having very fast wind-blown in their faces!

The kids loved it and said it was awesome! I also loved they got to learn some things along the way!

To learn more about the Science Center, including its hours and ticket prices, visit their website, http://www.whitakercenter.org/harsco-science-center.

Looking for more? Don’t miss part two, coming up soon! See what we did with the next half of our weekend getaway to Hershey and Harrisburg!

We were the guests of the Hershey-Harrisburg Regional Visitors Bureau. As always, all opinions are our own.