posing in a tub at The Kohler Design Center in Kohler, WI

    Exploring the Kohler Design Center in Kohler, Wisconsin

    We recently spent the Christmas holiday in Kohler, Wisconsin and had a wonderful few days exploring the beautiful village of Kohler and its many amenities, restaurants, and daily activities at the American Club. One highlight of our stay was our visit to the Kohler Design Center, in the heart of the village and next door…

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    posing in front of the entrance to The American Club in Kohler, WI

    Resort Guide: Winter in Kohler, Wisconsin

    We just returned from a wonderful trip to Kohler, Wisconsin to celebrate Christmas. I have read about the Kohler Company and the idyllic Village of Kohler for years and visiting for the holidays has been on my “bucket list” for a while. Our visit exceeded our family’s expectations and we hope to return for a…

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    inside the show dome at The Mitchell Park Domes in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

    Exploring the Mitchell Park Domes in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

    We just returned from a festive trip to the state of Wisconsin for Christmas. We spent a weekend in Milwaukee with family, and one of the highlights that got us in the holiday spirit was a visit to the Mitchell Park Domes. Housed inside the 61 acre Mitchell Park in downtown Milwaukee, the Domes were…

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    Year in Review: Highlights of 2025

    This past year our travel plans were mainly influenced by our daughter’s college search. We drove up and down the Northeast looking at schools from Boston through North Carolina. Wherever we stopped, we found new historic spots, family friendly attractions, and great new lodging options.  In 2025, we found time to update some of our…

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    our family in front of Christmas tree at Omni Park Grove Inn

    Christmas in Asheville, North Carolina

    Last year, we spent the Christmas holiday in Asheville, North Carolina. While the area was still recovering from Hurricane Helene and some of the area attractions were closed for rebuilding and renovations, we still had a wonderful time exploring some popular sites. Asheville is located in Western North Carolina in the Blue Ridge Mountains and…

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    Visiting with Santa at Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge, MA

    Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village in Massachusetts

    The holiday season has officially begun and we celebrated this past weekend with a new-to-us tradition: Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. 

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