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Kelly Blanton
- Oct 14, 2019
- 3 min
Our Amalfi Coast Cruise to Capri with Bluestar Positano
Hey there, Gadabout Gal Kelly here! If you follow us on Instagram or Facebook, you know that we all recently returned from a fun and fabulous bucket list trip to Rome and the Amalfi Coast. We had such a wonderful time…so many great memories! After a fabulous sunset cruise together on our Belize trip in May 2018, we decided that on each trip we take together…we need to include a boat excursion. Our time on the Amalfi Coast gave us the perfect chance for another fun experience
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Michele
- Jun 2, 2019
- 2 min
Sunday Funday Is A Walk In The Park
Today was a perfect day to get outside in nature. A partly cloudy and perfect no humidity 70 degrees, Gadabout Gals Kelly and Michele met up for a morning hike in one of the Metro Parks in Central Ohio. The Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks features 19 outstanding natural area parks with more than 230 miles of trails and over 27,700 acres of land in seven Central Ohio counties. Today we decided to explore Blendon Woods. Blendon Woods, which is not too far from Westervi
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Michele
- May 28, 2019
- 1 min
A Little Florida Beach Town
There is nothing like a beach getaway to relax, regroup and recharge. Hey all, slightly tanned Gadabout Gal Michele here. I just returned from a 4.5 day, 4 night stay in Indian Rocks Beach, Florida for some fun in the sun and beach bumming relaxation with my daughter! Indian Rocks Beach is part of the perfect triangle - Just south of Clearwater, just north of St. Petersburg and west of Tampa along the beautiful Gulf Coast. It's not as commercialized as the other beach towns w
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Kelly Blanton
- Feb 25, 2019
- 3 min
Up Close & Personal With Some Louisiana Swamp Gators!
Hey there, Gadabout Gal Kelly here! My husband Jason and I truly enjoy visiting New Orleans, it’s one of our most favorite cities! We were introduced to this magnificent place in 2011 by fellow Gadabout Gal Tiffany and her husband Jeff. They visit NOLA every August with a big group of fun family and friends…and we were thrilled to be invited along for the fun. We’ve now visited NOLA four times with this group over the past few years. Each time we try to find the most deliciou
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Michele
- Feb 20, 2019
- 2 min
Austin Greenbelts: Nature's Beauty Just Steps From Downtown
Earlier this month Gadabout Gal Tiffany and I spent a long weekend in Austin, Texas for a women's travel retreat. If you haven't yet visited Austin, you definitely need to put it on your short list! It's a town with a super cool vibe, great food, live music everywhere and fantastic green spaces! When I'm visiting a new place I like to try and walk as much as I can. So when we found out that our Stay Alfred at the Lake apartment was just a little over a mile walk to our retrea
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Michele
- Dec 10, 2018
- 5 min
And Now We Know What It's Like To Dine Like Royalty
Cheers everyone, it's Gadabout Gal Michele! During our Wine and Waterfalls getaway we had the opportunity for two fine dining experiences, one in the United States and one in Canada. Both different, both extremely delicious and both a wonderful experience. The first night of our trip we arranged for a Five-Course Winemaker's Dinner at The Lakehouse Inn and Winery right on Lake Erie in Geneva, Ohio. At the Inn and Winery you not only find beautiful accommodations and wine but
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Michele
- Nov 25, 2018
- 2 min
Laurentia: A Glacier, A Flower, And A Really Amazing Winery
Cheers from Gadabout Gal Michele! During our Wine and Waterfalls vacation this Fall I wanted to make sure that a visit to one of my favorite wineries was on the agenda. Visiting my parents in northeast Ohio, I have visited Laurentia because it not only has delicious wines, but when you pull up to the grand entrance and then walk inside the front doors it feels as if you'e been transported to somewhere far away. The owners say it was inspired by their Colorado cabin and with i
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Kelly Blanton
- Nov 13, 2018
- 5 min
Our Journey To Niagara Falls:
The Maid of the Mist and Skylon Tower
Hey there, Gadabout Gal Kelly here! I hope you’ve had a chance to check out some of our recent Travel Diary posts about our late-October ‘Wine & Waterfalls’ adventure! We 3 Gals took a fun road trip from Columbus, Ohio to the Grand River Valley wine region in northeast Ohio for a few days…then we drove 3 hours further north to Niagara Falls, USA & Canada…and then on to Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario! We had such a fun and amazing time, SO many great places to see and experience
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Michele
- Nov 9, 2018
- 3 min
M Cellars Winery Where The M Should Stand for Magnificent
Cheers everyone! It's Gadabout Gal Michele and I'm thrilled to be writing about one of my favorite wineries in northeast Ohio. I grew up around the Grand River Valley Region and over the years this lovely stretch of land along Lake Erie has blossomed into a beautiful area filled with grape growing and wine production, delicious wine production at that! Every time I head back to visit my family wine tasting is always on our agenda and M Cellars is always on the top of our list
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Kelly Blanton
- Nov 5, 2018
- 5 min
An Ohio Winery Weekend Getaway: The Secluded Cottages at Vineyard Woods
Hey there, Gadabout Kelly here! If you follow us on social media, then you are most likely aware that we 3 Gadabout Gals just returned from a fun 5-day ‘Wine and Waterfalls’ excursion ~ we visited the Grand River Valley wine region in northeast Ohio, and then went on to Niagara Falls and Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario. We had a truly fabulous time! Over the next few weeks, we 3 will be sharing various Travel Diary posts here about the many fun and fabulous places that we visite
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Michele
- Oct 19, 2018
- 3 min
Our Seat At The Magnolia Table
What a special way to start out the month of October! Gadabout Gal Michele took a trip to Texas to spend some time with Gadabout Gal Tiffany which is always an adventure! During this visit, Michele and Tiffany decided to take a back road trip through the Texas countryside to Waco so we could visit all things Magnolia, but specifically to grab a seat at Magnolia Table. Chip and Joanna Gaines, from HGTV's Fixer Upper, has created quite a destination in Waco and their restaurant
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Michele
- Oct 5, 2018
- 2 min
Heading to Magnolia? A Stay at The Green Door Lofts in Waco Is A Must
714 Green Door Lofts are a set of luxurious boutique residences located in the heart of Waco's happening Silo District (yes the Chip & Joanna Silo's). In fact, on an episode of "Fixer Upper" this "Funky Town" loft was actually featured in the Urban Loft Challenge Episode. Pretty cool! So when Gadabout Gal Michele found this property on Airbnb she knew it was the place to stay when visiting Magnolia world. Green Door Lofts are very easy to find on Austin Street in downtown Wac
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Michele
- Sep 21, 2018
- 1 min
A Day in The Sunflowers with Lunch on the Patio
Such a FUN day yesterday, exploring Yellow Springs, Ohio and the surrounding area. Gadabout Gals Michele and Kelly started out with a tasty Amish breakfast at Der Dutchman Plain City ,Ohio then ventured about 40 minutes southwest to the Tecumseh Land Trust in Yellow Springs. 🌻🌻 They have the most glorious sunflower field there, it blooms every September and people from ALL around come to see it and to take photos. Standing in this field of beautiful & vibrant sunflowers wil
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Kelly Blanton
- Sep 17, 2018
- 2 min
Do You Plan 'Instagram Vacations?'
“Pics or it didn’t happen!” Admit it…have there been times when you're planning a recent trip or a vacation and you found yourself thinking...’oh wow, this is gonna look GREAT on Instagram!’ Guess what? You’re not alone. (I’ve totally done that!) Forget about cost, food and sightseeing ~ what really seems to matter to many current travelers is how good their trip will look on social media. Seriously? Yep, I’m not kidding. Especially for millennials. Recent research among trav
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Michele
- Sep 14, 2018
- 4 min
Time To Start Packing: Here's My Carry-on Packing Tips
Hey all, or should I say Hey ya'll, it's Gadabout Gal Michele and I'm about ready to get packing for my trip to Texas! I'm so excited to head to the state where everything's bigger, even the cowboy hats. But just because Texas is big doesn't mean your suitcase needs to be as well. Texas has become like a second home to me so packing for my upcoming adventure isn't my first rodeo. I've learned how to make the most of my carry-on suitcase space creating plenty of room for cloth
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Kelly Blanton
- Sep 10, 2018
- 3 min
Travel: It’s All About The Experience ~ And Google’s New TOURING BIRD Travel Tool Is Here To Help!
Hey there, Gadabout Gal Kelly here! I have a little confession to make: I love to travel…but I DON’T love the endless online searching for the best activities and excursions that I might want to do, once I arrive at my destination. C'mon, let’s admit it...creating an itinerary for an upcoming trip isn’t always fun. I get excited to find out about fun places and things to see and do, but searching and deciding between multiple options for activities and excursions is often ver
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Michele
- Sep 7, 2018
- 2 min
Catching and Capturing Peak Season
Even though I love every season for it's own uniqueness Fall is by far my most favorite season of all! Hey, it's Gadabout Gal Michele and I do love Fall! I love the crisp air so I can wear sweaters, sweatshirts, flannels and boots. I love the vibrant colors across the blue sky or gray clouds. I love football and tailgating and all the good food that comes with it. And I love all the Fall outdoor activities from pumpkin picking, hiking, hay wagon rides, apple picking, fire pit
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Kelly Blanton
- Sep 3, 2018
- 3 min
5 Fall Festivals to Celebrate the Season!
Hey there, Gadabout Kelly here to wish you all a very Happy Labor Day! The 1st Monday in September is usually thought of as the ‘unofficial’ start of the fall season ~ the kids are back-to-school, temperatures will (hopefully) start turning cooler soon and many of us are looking forward to beautiful fall leaves and pumpkin spice EVERYthing! With that in mind, I’ve put together a list of 5 fall festivals held across the United States that I think would be fun to visit this sea
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Michele
- Aug 31, 2018
- 3 min
Cheers To The Top Vacation Cocktails #VacationCocktail
I mean it is a Friday and it's 5:00 somewhere. Plus it's a three day, official end of the summer, holiday weekend. So what better time then to share the Gadabout Gals beverages of choice while on vacation! So belly up to our virtual bar (ours would be tiki) and we'll pour you a sip or two while we dream of vacation! Drinks International once again shared the list for best-selling cocktails around the world. We will share the top 10 (well 11 since the 11th is on my list to tr
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