Music City Here We Come!!!

Nashville is by far one of our favorite places for a girlfriend getaway.  It doesn’t matter if you have just one night to spend there or if you have several nights.  It only matters on how badly you want to be there.  We have driven up from Atlanta just to see one concert then driven home the very next day.  It’s all about time management skills.

This time we found ourselves heading to Nashville with only one night to spare.  Since this was a spur of the moment decision we left without making reservations.  Not to worry, we just checked Priceline and scored a great deal at the Maxwell Millennium.  They even offered complimentary shuttle service to the downtown area.  This is a big plus since parking is so hard to find and usually a bit pricy.  When searching for a hotel you should pick one that is close enough to walk to downtown, such as the Hilton or Hampton Inn and Suites which is one of our favorites, or one that has complimentary shuttle service.

We started our day lying lazily by the pool, which was very nice.  This was a great time to rest up before a fun filled night.  We had dinner at San Antonio Taco Company; it is one of Scarlet’s favorite restaurants.  It offered outside seating and music in the Vanderbilt area, a perfect combination for us. Read more

Wicked Winery

Wicked Winery…. and we mean that in a good way!

Scarlet was invited by friends to a remote cabin in Tennessee. As you know we never pass by on an opportunity to travel. Along the way we stopped by Amber Falls Winery and Cellars in Hampshire, Tennessee. When you arrive at the winery it seems like a small out of the way place and this winery was fabulous. We arrived to find classic charm and fine wine.

The outside setting has a covered gazebo filled with lights and a local quartet playing. After meeting up with friends we ventured down to the eccentric tasting room which is located in the cellar. This is where we were met by Gabe, Seth, and Kathy. These three made the experience even more exceptional. The wine choices consist of dry wines all the way to sweet wines. This was great because Jen only likes sweet wine while Scarlet prefers the red ones. Our favorite wines that night were the Cabernet Persuasion, Cranberry Caress, and Peach Persuasion. We just love the names of these wines. The best part is they will ship anywhere!! Read more

It’s not always about the location…

It’s what’s in the location that counts!!!

We found ourselves in the town of Chattanooga, Tennessee.  This is not where we would normally do a girlfriend getaway,  but we came to see our favorite band playing.  We even brought a few other girlfriends to share in the entertainment.

This city brought us the Randy Rogers Band.  You may be thinking who are these guys?  Just let us tell you.  They are a phenomenal country band out of Texas.  They played for one night only at Rhythm and Brews, this was a remarkable establishment.  The bar gave you that close intimate feeling that you can’t get when you are seeing bands in a large arena.  If you are still saying who are these guys then download some of our favorite songs, “Kiss Me in the Dark”, “You Could Change My Mind,” “Wicked Ways”, and “Steal You Away”, just to name a few.  This group was even nominated for Vocal Group of the Year by ACM. With a new cd coming out in August, Burning the Day, we girls cannot wait!!!

The players in the band are the nicest group of guys ever, which made this getaway even better.  They autographed items, posed for pictures, and spent time talking with us.  Where else can you get that much one on one attention from a great band?

We got a great deal from the Sheraton Read House.  It was a fantastic hotel that offered free shuttle service to downtown.  We chose to walk that night because our hotel was only a few blocks from all the local attractions and restaurants.  We happened along a very cool restaurant called The Terminal Microbrewery, it was the perfect place for casual dining with great prices.  It offered both indoor and outdoor seating.  Perfect for people watching, one of our favorite past times.  After the concert we were pleasantly surprised to find Taco Mac open for some more late night nibbles and drinks. Another must stop is Chattanooga Cupcakes for a sweet treat before heading back home.

To sum up, this girlfriend getaway was about what’s waiting for you in the destination, not the destination itself.  For us girls it was a fabulous time spent with our best girlfriends and a fabulous band to listen to.  Who could ask for more?

Girls Weekend in Key West

Our favorite girlfriend getaway is Key West.  One of us lives in Georgia and the other lives in Tampa, so when we go to Key West we meet at Fort Lauderdale airport and rent a car to start our fabulous four-hour trip down to the Keys. We find it is easier and cheaper to fly into Ft. Lauderdale due to lower airfares on Spirit and Air Tran. Flights to Key West are usually not direct, so you may spend wasted time sitting at multiple airports, when you could be listening to Jimmy Buffett and chatting it up with your girlfriend as you drive down the road. Those flights also tend to be double in price as well, so our advice is to save money on your flight purchase (however you can) so you will have more to spend on the Island.

Once you arrive in Key West it feels like you are in another country but you didn’t even need your passport to get there.  The best places to stay are in walking distance to Duval Street.  Our favorite place to stay is the Pier House. It is the only hotel with a beach and we use the term “beach” loosely.  Key West is not known for great beaches; however, it is a great place for sunning and sipping. Read more

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