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Outdoor Adventures in Ohio

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Summer has officially begun, and that means it is time to get out and explore. After a year of being stuck in the house, I think the outdoors is calling everyone’s name. There is so much to see and do right here in Ohio. How do you do the outdoors? Is it a good patio with fancy drinks, an outdoor mural, or maybe a good ole breath of fresh air outside hiking or a walk in the park! We recommend taking a mini day trip to Columbus, Dayton, or staying right here in Cincinnati. All three of these cities provide a great experience with friends or family. The awesome thing is the two listed destinations outside of Cincinnati are within 100 miles of Cincinnati. Cincinnati is great and can be the perfect day exploring what is in your back yard. Dayton and Columbus are perfect for mini getaways not to far from home. Each city offers something for everyone. Whether you like to shop, eat, ride a bike, hike, play volleyball, walk in parks, or embrace the art culture, we promise you will not be left out. Ohio is a beautiful state with unexpected hipness and coolness. We have partnered with Ohio. Find It Here. to bring awareness to just how cool and fun Ohio is! Whether you live in Cincinnati, Columbus, or Dayton, or you are making any of these destinations a road trip, you will appreciate the beauty in each city and what it has to offer.

TIP: While we are providing outdoor adventures for all three cities, we will also suggest one food stop per location as well.

Cincinnati

ADVENTURES:

Queen City aka Cincinnati! They do not call Cincinnati the queen for no reason, the city is truly a diamond! While we, Tiff Squared, do a lot of travel, Cincinnati is where we call home! They always say home is where the heart is 😉 We absolutely love our city and the fun we have here. From Pedal wagoning through the city on a mural tour, restaurants, playing volleyball at a cool brewery, to farmer’s markets, the Queen City has a lot of jewels to offer.

Pedal Wagon Cincinnati

Experience Cincinnati’s colorful side through the beautiful mural masterpieces! Whether you’re a local looking for a unique way to explore the art that Cincy has to offer, or a out-of-towner visiting for the first time, Pedal Wagon Cincinnati’s Mural Tour makes for a fun and creative day! This is the perfect insider to Over-the-Rhine’s (OTR) most known murals. What is also really cool is that Pedal Wagon Cincinnati gives back. Ten percent of all proceeds of this our go to ArtWorks, an award-winning non-profit arts organization that empowers and inspires the creative community.

Tiff Squared took this tour and loved exploring the city through its creative art. Each mural told a story and gave a piece of the city in its own unique way. Every mural was painted with love and care and uniqueness to its placement on certain buildings or the story that it told. What was also fun was that the pedal wagon offers an opportunity for you to hang with friends and meet new people. While not everyone knew each other on our tour, we were all brought together by our city’s precious art and the meaning it had to the city. The fact that Cincinnati has such a cool and unique way to exhibit artwork on the streets, outside was something that everyone could appreciate and connect on. This experience was one for the books. Grab your friends and pedal your way through Cincinnati’s OTR neighborhood and tap into your creative side.  

Findlay Market

Are you someone who likes fresh, local ingredients and products? If you answered yes, we have the spot for you, Findlay Market. Findlay Market is Ohio’s oldest continuously operated public market and one of Cincinnati’s most cherished institutions. Findlay is one of the top visited locations in Cincinnati by locals as well as out-of-towners. It is in OTR and just a few blocks from downtown. Our love for Findlay runs deep. The sense of community you gain from visiting Findlay is like no other. We love to visit the thriving Farmers Markets on the weekends while sitting outside to enjoy street performers and live music. It is so nice to be able to go and support local businesses while purchasing farm fresh, locally sourced, artisanal and specialty foods. Findlay offers a little of everything. From sweets, savory, spices, plants, chocolate, to candles, you name it and they have it. It is also the perfect weekend plans for the family and young kids. It is one of our favorite places to visit. If you want a true since of Cincinnati mixed with a little home grown, Findlay is the place to see.

TIP: You might even catch our very own, Tiffany B., out in the market. She works out of Findlay Market’s commercial kitchen, Findlay Kitchen. She makes thick, hand-made, delicious, stuffed cookies. Look for Sweet Mae’s Cookie Co. She even sometimes participates as a vendor at Findlay Market during different events Findlay Market host.

50 West Brewery

Need a brew or want to have some outdoor fun? Either way, 50 West has you covered. Located on US 50 heading west into the city of Cincinnati. This brewery was founded in a former roadside speakeasy. If you did not know US Route 50 passes through 12 states from Ocean City, MD to Sacramento, CA, meaning it passes right through Cincinnati. If you are up for a HUGE road trip you can still pass right through the Queen City. However, in the meantime let us just take US 50 right to 50 West.

This brewery is huge with lots to do, eat and drink! It is the perfect summer activity for outdoors adventures as well as outdoors sports. They have a cycling trail, volleyball, and so much more. Not only do they have outdoor activities, but they also even have food and drinks to keep you fueled. Tiff Squared spent an afternoon here. We took a short walk on their biking trail and went back to watch people play volleyball. It was cool. What we loved most about this brewery is it is not just a brewery; they provide you with a fun experience. Most breweries offer just beer and food. 50 West is giving all the vibes with food, drinks, and outdoor fun!

FOOD:

50 West Brewery – Staying in true Tiff Squared Fashion, we must talk about food! LOL! The food stop suggestion for Cincinnati is 50 West Brewery Burgers. You do not have to go to far for this location. LOL! While you are at 50 West indulging in all the outdoor activities, you will certainly need food to recharge. They are known for their burgers. What is fun is they offer different toppings and name each burger after states. After our biking adventure and watching people play volleyball, Tiff D. decided to grab a burger and fries. The burgers are really tasty! They have great flavor and really unique toppings. Pictured is the Maryland burger which is a double with Old Bay Tater Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, and American Cheese. It was soooo good! Tiff D. is challenging herself to try all of the flavors at least once.

Dayton

ADVENTURES:

Keeping this outdoor adventure moving along to our next stop in our three city Ohio outdoor guide. While Cincinnati is known as the Queen City, our next stop, Dayton, is known as “Gem City”. How cute and fitting is that? The Queen City and a few miles away is her Gem. Hehe! See we told you Ohio has so much to offer. Dayton received this nickname from an article written by a reporter in an August 1945 report in the Cincinnati Chronicle about Dayton, due to its beautiful upkeep of the city. The report sited wide streets, kept in excellent order, noble blocks of stores, filled with choice, and of course, the exceeding beauty and neatness of the dwellings. We can surely attest to that, especially the nature side of things! Dayton offers a great way to get out and explore the outdoors through great views at beautiful parks while embracing a breath of fresh air and enjoying your family. 

Wegerzyn Gardens

The Wegerzyn Garden is a metropark in Dayton. You will be wowed by its beauty. A hidden gem?! Very much so! The next time you find yourself in the area, certainly get out and explore this gem of a garden. This garden is perfect for a summer afternoon stroll. The flowers are in full bloom and the garden turns into what we will call a magical place. It certainly offers the most picturesque backdrop. The garden is surrounded by the Stillwater River Trail. The Stillwater River Trail provides cyclist, runners, and walkers tranquil and diverse terrain. The Park features the Stillwater Trail, Formal Gardens, a Children’s Discovery Garden, a Giant Pedestal Oak, Marie Aull Nature Trail, the Swamp Forest, and Community Gardens. Wegerzyn Gardens is beautiful and packed with fun and offers the perfect family time. My children and I ran around the open gardens and took tons of cool pictures while having fun. They also loved the Children’s Discovery Garden. It features a small waterfall, pond, sand boxes, and other interactive exhibits. My family and I had a blast visiting Wergerzyn Gardens. If you are looking for a fun, peaceful and stunning place to explore, this is the location for you! It is free and open to the public.

Cox Arboretum Metro Park

Cox Arboretum is another metropark in Dayton. Like its counterpart, Wegerzyn Gardens, Cox too provides the beauty of nature. Here is a place for you to come and connect with nature. Discover the peacefulness nature, its trees and shrubs thoughtfully placed to capture your imagination and take you to a place of serenity. The Park features Pollinator Gardens, Specialty Gardens, The Barbara Cox Center for Sustainable Horticulture, a Butterfly House, Tree Tower, Bell Children’s Maze, Zorniger Education Center, Conservation Corner, Nature Trails, and Ruth Cummings Mead Woodland. There is certainly something for everyone. My family and I enjoyed a nice stroll admiring all that Cox Park has to offer. We spent a lot of time at the pond at the entrance. It had all the “fishys” and turtles. Go get out and explore Cox Park and enjoy a relaxing family adventure.

FOOD:

Salar – We gotta eat! It is part of what we do and as they say food brings people together! Located in Dayton’s Historic Oregon District, Salar features an exciting menu with strong Peruvian, French, and Mediterranean influences. We love a good reasonably priced, upscale, yet casual meal. Not to mention it is one of our favorite restaurants in Dayton. We love that they offer unique flavors. Some of the dishes we tried were their Beef Empanadas, Fried Calamari, Chicken Chicharrones, Pollo a la Brasa, Faroe Island Salmon, and the Red Quinoa Encrusted Chilean Sea Bass. All of their food is flavorful and touches on different flavor elements and cooking techniques. Overall, Salar is delicious, and you can not go wrong with any option. 

Columbus

ADVENTURES:

Welcome to the state capital- COLUMBUS! Columbus is one of those cities that has been thriving for a long time and won’t be letting up any time soon. There is just so much life and vibrance to it! Even with that, it still feels super homey with awesome opportunities to connect with other people. It’s a great city for people of all ages and at any stage of life. If you’re looking for something for your family, they have it. If you’re looking for nightlife, they have it. If you’re looking for outdoor activities, they have that too! And we can’t forget about sports at THE Ohio State University! Clearly there’s something for everyone. Here’s a small glimpse at the many activities they have to offer:

Easton Town Center

Shopping is an activity, right? Hmmmm Of course it is!! And it just happens to be one of our favorite ones! If you also enjoy shopping, Easton in Columbus is absolutely the place to be. It is one of the largest outdoor shopping centers in all of Ohio. If you’re looking for something specific, they probably have it. That can range from items for kids, items for the home, shoes and so so much more! But the thing is, they are not just for shopping. There are quite a few delicious restaurants there, ranging from grab and go to high-end sit-down options. One of my favorites is Shake Shack. It’s simply delicious! If you want to make a day out of it, they have entertainment as well! This includes a movie theater, comedy club, legoland, Pins mechanical company, and a wealth of other options. Prior to my brother getting married, my family stayed at the Hilton on site when we would visit him. We’d spend hoursss shopping, playing, and overall, just enjoying the area and each other’s company. They do have indoor shopping, eating and entertainment as well, but we’re all for the outdoor options!

Topiary Park

Topiary Park is a beautiful, public park and garden located in downtown Columbus and is officially known as the Topiary Garden at Old Deaf School Park. It is such a cool place! When we visited, we originally thought there were just cool figures cut into the trees, but what they actually depict are figures from Georges Seurat‘s 1884 painting, A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte. It is the only park based entirely on a painting. They are life-sized shapes which makes it really fun to take pictures with. We really enjoyed pulling up the actual image and picking out which topiary matched to each part of the picture. From what we observed, the park is used to relax, take professional pictures, and to learn about the history of the painting and the Ohio School for the Deaf. We were really excited to experience something new that’s tied to such a beautiful painting.

FOOD:

Hen Quarter Dublin – If you haven’t been to the Dublin area of Columbus, it is a must go! Bridge view park has plenty to offer that is outdoors. If you’re looking for a restaurant with a great patio, we’d highly recommend Hen Quarter. They are a black owned restaurant focused on southern cuisine. We loved how much of a diverse crowd they drew (I mean…who doesn’t love fried chicken, Mac n cheese and more?!)

We ordered the chicken and waffles with greens, the crab stuffed salmon over rice, and a side of mac n cheese. From the seasoning, to the rich balance of flavors, we loved every single bit of it. I also loved the old school R&B playing over the speakers. Such a vibe!

This is the end of our Ohio three-city outdoor adventure tour. However, this could be the start for you. Ohio has so much to offer, and we love getting to explore such a great midwestern state. A lot of times people view the Midwest as cows and pastures. However, we are here to show and tell that the Midwest, Ohio, has such great hidden gems. There is plenty to do and see in every city for everyone. We hope you enjoyed our guide! Be sure to check us out next month as well to see what we have in store as our partnership with Ohio. Find It Here. continues. Stay tuned!

New Orleans Bayyy-Bay

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I recently enjoyed a baby mooning trip with the hubs in New Orleans. New Orleans has been on my bucket list to travel to for a while. I have heard so many good things about its culture and food and wanted to have my own experience down in the Big Easy. I thought what better time than now to experience the strong French and Roman Catholic background of New Orleans. I am so glad I did. A city so full of history. This was an exciting trip with lots of laughs, good food, sightseeing, culture, history, and overall fun!

Let’s have a little fun and start by talking that New Orleans Talk. Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler !! That is French for “Let the good times roll”, and for certain we did. During this trip we did lots of walking on the Banquette. My Boo and I love to walk when on vacation and there is plenty of walking on Bourbon Street and the surrounding areas. We stayed dehydrated with a Cold Drink or maybe my husband had a Slush Frozen Cocktail or two. LOL! No need to worry, we had our fair share of water as well. After walking and burning some calories, we had to eat. My husband couldn’t leave the Big Easy without a Dressed Po’Boy and I couldn’t leave without Jambalaya, Etouffee, and Gumbo. Maybe a Beignet or three! We took a city tour and amongst seeing lots of what New Orleans has to offer, we also visited some of the different Wards and saw a few Shotgun Houses. Oh yeah, you can’t leave without riding past the Mercedes Superdome and yelling “Who Dat”! Now that you are a little familiar with the New Orleans Talk, I’m fixing to tell you about the highlights of the trip 😊

**New Orleans Talk Legend:

  • Banquette = A sidewalk
  • Boo = Cajun term for endearment or sometimes your sweetheart
  • Cold Drink = Soda or Soft Drink
  • Dressed = When you order a po-boy, “dressed” means you want lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and mayo on it.
  • Po’Boy = Short for poor-boy. A French bread sandwich and signature dish of New Orleans. The origin of the name is not    settled, but it may refer to the sandwich being a staple meal of poor workers or children. It has also been proposed that these sandwiches would have be purchased with a worker’s tips (French: pourboire) or that they were made using the “tips” of a loaf of French bread.
  • Jambalaya = A rice dish with meat or seafood, similar to Spanish paella. The word is said to come from the Provençal word “jambalaia,” meaning mish-mash or pilaf.
  • Etouffee = There are many variations to this dish. Most etoufees start with a roux and consist of rice, shell fish or meat and vegetable.
  • Gumbo = The word “gumbo” comes from an African language that means okra. Gumbo is a traditional southern soup like dish. It can be made with just about anything. But, all gumbos start with a rich roux and usually include either sea food or sausage.
  • Beignet = These are French style donuts that are drowned in powdered sugar. Usually, beignets are served with cafe au lait. Stop by Cafe Du Monde for the cities best coffee and beignets.
  • Ward = Designations dividing New Orleans’ into 17 regions, or wards, which are subdivided into precincts.
  • Shotgun Houses = A long, narrow, hall-less house common to New Orleans, which was named because if one fired a shotgun through the front door, the shot would go straight through the house without hitting a wall and exit through the back door.
  • Who Dat = A term used to cheer on the New Orleans Saints.
  • Fixing to = Getting ready to do something.

****THE ADVENTURES****

Bourbon Street

If you don’t know by now, New Orleans likes to stay up late. Of course, you heard Bourbon is famous for its bars and strip clubs, and it is. However, since I was baby mooning my experience was a little different. Yes, you can still enjoy Bourbon Street and be pregnant or with family. In fact, we went during Spring Break and there were quite a few families or couples with babies.

We walked up and down Bourbon and the surrounding streets people watching, eating, and simply enjoying the culture. At nights, Bourbon is very lively. The city certainly comes alive at night. Come sundown, the night lights shine in the clubs and on stages. The dance floors are full of people ready to have a good time. Although I did not party and drink, I enjoyed being in the heart of the French Quarter taking all my surroundings in. Conveniently, we stayed at the Four Points by Sheraton French Quarter on Bourbon Street. Right in the middle of all the fun and night life. I will also say staying on Bourbon Street is great for access to other areas and activities.

Jackson Square

Jackson Square is a historic park in the French Quarter. It is also where the St. Louis Cathedral and Andrew Jackson’s Statue are located. The St. Louis Cathedral is the oldest ran Catholic Church and still conducts mass today. My husband and I found ourselves walking here everyday. It is so full of life and always has something to see. From tons of artist being set up with their crafts, mules waiting to take people for a ride with carriages attached, local people putting on street shows, the sounds of cars zooming by, people talking, and the many shops and restaurants; you will surely find something you enjoy! We certainly enjoyed Jackson Square! Oh yeah, did I mention Beignets and Café Au Lait? There is also a Café Du Monde located right across the street! 😉

VIP City Tour

I don’t know about you, but I love going to a city and learning about the history and culture of that particular city. Almost everywhere my husband and I travel to, we always make time for a city tour. Whether it’s a private tour with 20 people or a hop-on, hop-off bus (Yes, the big red ones. Lol) we always experience a tour. We both like history but in different forms. I love guided tours such as the VIP City Tour and my husband enjoys museums. The tour lasted about 2 hours and the tour was very informative. The places we saw while on the tour were The Upper and Lower Ninth Ward (biggest areas where Katrina hit), Lake Pontchartrain, Super Dome, St.Louis Cemetery, Canal St, French Quarter, French Market, Cafe Du Monde, Levees, Seventh Ward, Eighth Ward, St. Louis Cathedral, Pumping Stations (drain canals & levees), Ellis Marsalis School In Musician, Shot Gun Style Homes, Esplande Ave, Xavier University (known for pharmacy school), World War II Museum and the Garden District.

French Market

The French Market was a fun local experience. It is basically their flea market located in the French Quarter. Like with many nationally known flea markets, it is filled with lots of history, artist and their crafts. From food, to paintings, to clothing, to jewelry, to other good finds there is tons of cool things that can be found at the French Market. They also have café and bars located through the French Market. Sometimes there are different groups there playing live music. One of the days we went, there was a band playing live music while people watched and ate outside.

World War II Museum

The National WWII Museum is packed with lots of history. Whether you’re a history geek or not, the WWII Museum is a must see. From a non-history geek standpoint, you will still enjoy and appreciate the history and the work put into putting the museum together. There is a lot to see and learn if you do not already know. From a history maniac standpoint, you will love the museum.

Frenchmen Street

New Orleans is the city that is the birthplace of jazz. Music here is the local language any time of the day or night. Every corner you turn to, you will find some form of music. There are plenty of opportunities to listen and dance to live music. The beats of the music are irresistible, and you will find yourself dancing till the sun comes up. Frenchmen Street is where the locals go to party. It’s a street for live music only. No DJs!

Vaso

Vaso, a super lounge located on Frenchmen Street is the place we stopped in for some good live jazz. You will find there are plenty of lounges to choose from, but you have to gravitate towards the lounge that’s playing the music that moves your soul. The musician and his band that were playing here the night we went were very good. The vibe was nice, and the dance floor started to fill up with people dancing the night away. My husband and I enjoyed ourselves and had some good laughs and quality time.

****THE FOOD****

Andouille, Beignet, Café Au Lait, Cajun, Chickory, Crawfish, Créole, Étouffée, Flambé, Grillades, Gumbo, Jambalaya, Jazz, Po’Boy, Pralines, and Roux. Are you hungry yet? The list could go on. These are some of the foods I got to experience while visiting the Big Easy. You surely can’t come to New Orleans and not try any of the food. You’d be missing out!

Gumbo Shop

Gumbo, mmmm yum! One of the many dishes New Orleans is known for. My belly just got happy all over again. On the first night in New Orleans we stopped by the Gumbo Shop. We experienced first hand some yummy Gumbo, Jambalaya, Crawfish Etouffee, Red Beans & Rice and Alligator Sausage. My husband and I wanted all the good stuff so we both ordered what they call the Complete Creole Dinner. You pick an appetizer, entrée, side, and dessert from a list of choices in each category. Yes, we had a feast! All the New Orleans classics in one dinner! Who could say no to that?

Willa Jean

This was where I had my first Latte! EEK! Willa Jean is a small cute eatery with a small cute bakery counter inside the eatery. The pastries here were amazing. We had a Chocolate Chip Cookie and an Oatmeal Cookie both topped with Sea Salt. Those paired with the Latte, talk about a good pre meal. The food is southern inspired with a New Orleans spin. We tried the Hangover Bowl and the Fried Chicken + Tabasco Honey. Talk about yummy food, and that biscuit on the Fried Chicken Sandwich was the bomb diggity! You could tell the love they put into their food and pastries.

Café Du Monde

OMG, OMG, I FINALLY got to try Café Du Monde. The most talked about and famous Beignet place in New Orleans! I loved this place! I have a sweet tooth and these smothered in powdered sugar French donuts hit the spot. I also tried Café Au Lait for the first time. You may be wondering what Café Au Lait is. This is New Orleans traditional coffee. Cafe Au Lait is made from coffee and Chickory mixed with boiled milk. I will admit I’m not a true coffee drinker and had to add a lot of sugar. However, when I got my coffee right, it paired perfectly with the Beignets. The best part of it all is 3 Beignets (considered 1 order) and 1 Café Au Lait is all $6.00 including tax, TOTAL!

Oceana

Po’Boy and Crawfish Etouffee?! Yes, please! You can never get enough Etouffee while in New Orleans, and you can’t come to New Orleans and not try a Po’Boy. Oceana is where we had both! Both dishes were good! Don’t forget to get your Po’Boy DRESSED – lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, mayonnaise. The only way to eat a Po’boy.

Stanley

Conveniently located on historic Jackson Square. If you travel to New Orleans and stay close to Jackson Square, I would highly suggest at least experiencing one of the restaurants located on Jackson Square. The view from Stanley’s elegant dining room provides a beautiful back drop of the St. Louis Cathedral and downtown New Orleans. If you’re looking for a good breakfast dining spot, this is it! Definitely order the Stanley’s Classic and Bacon & Cheese Grits. They are simple but both classic New Orleans comfort food at its best.

Loretta’s New Orleans Authentic Pralines

Pralines is all you hear about from people from Louisiana. I had never tried a praline until this trip. I would have never considered pralines. However, after a friend suggested I try Loretta’s Pralines, I figured I couldn’t come to New Orleans without trying one. I asked a friend who is from New Orleans on food suggestions, and this was one of the places on his list. Thank goodness I did. Loretta’s has some of the yummiest Sweet Potato Cookies and Pralines. I can’t speak much on the pralines as I have nothing to compare it to. Although from what I tasted I was pleased. However, those Sweet Potato Cookies with the mashed sweet potato filling in the center was divine. If you want a good praline (in my opinion) and a bomb Sweet Potato Cookie, go to Loretta’s.

Creole House Restaurant & Oyster Bar

This location is located on the famous Canal Street. Coming to Creole House is a good way to eat good food and explore Canal Street. During the VIP City Tour, our tour guide referenced a few places and this was one of them. If you like fried fish, I would encourage you to give this place a try. They have some of the best fried fish and hush puppies I have had! They also had really good Jambalaya and Red Beans & Rice. We enjoyed some of the New Orleans classics, while sitting in the outside seating area soaking up the sun and people watching.

The Ruby Slipper Café

If you know Tiff Squared, you know we are brunch maniacs. We live for a good brunch! I could not leave New Orleans on a Saturday without brunch. It just would not be true Tiffany fashion. The funny thing is I had been eyeing this café the entire trip and almost passed on giving it a try. Thank goodness I didn’t. This was certainly a delight. I grew up on Catfish and Grits. My mom use to make this meal once a week when I was younger. When I saw it on the menu, I immediately knew what I was ordering. I’m glad I did. It touched on my childhood memories. Also, besides having a childhood dish they had Banana Foster French Toast. Flambé Bananas in a butter, brown sugar, and rum sauce. This is also a New Orleans classic you can’t pass up on. My heart and belly were full! A childhood memory and a New Orleans classic for my fav meal – BRUNCH, it doesn’t get much better than that!

By now I’m sure you can tell I thoroughly enjoyed New Orleans. My experience was everything I wanted. I explored a city full of history and ate all the New Orleans classics I could dream of. I felt like I was surrounded by the love and good vibes the locals have for their city, and wanted others to see and take in. I would highly encourage visiting the Big Easy and creating your very own memories.

Until the next travel expedition…See ya!

 

 

 

 

 

All things Peace in the Middle East

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Recently, I had the opportunity to visit Jordan thanks to meeting a new friend in Brazil (read about that adventure here), who happens to be stationed there as a US Diplomat. I never would have considered exploring this area, but I believe we meet people for specific reasons. When the offer was extended to visit, I said… WHY NOT?! Thank goodness I did. This has now become one of my top destinations for many reasons. Read on to see why… Read more