Last year my hubby declared that instead of gifts for my birthday, he was giving me twelve months of memories. Each month for the past year we disappeared for a getaway, and I loved every second of time spent with him.
July 2015 – Islamorada and Key West, Guy Harvey Islander
August 2015 – Crystal River, Plantation
September 2015 – Key West, Duval House
October 2015 – Everglades National Park
November 2015 – Nashville, Gaylord Opryland
December 2015 – Key West, La Concha
January 2016 – Fort Lauderdale, Nassau, St. Thomas, St. Maarten, Royal Caribbean Allure
February 2016 – South Beach
March 2016 – St. Augustine, Renaissance World Golf Village Resort
April 2016 – Tortuga Music Festival, Fort Lauderdale, Marriott Harbour Beach Resort
May 2016 – Key West Songwriters Festival, Key West, La Concha
June 2016 – Key West, Hyatt Key West Resort and Spa
This year, when he asked me what I wanted for my birthday, I said more time with him, so we planned a week-long road trip.
Friday, July 16th – Marco Island, Florida
Quinn’s on the Beach
Saturday, July 17th – Tampa, Florida
The Westin Tampa Harbour Island
Dierks Bentley #SomewhereonaBeach concert
Sunday, July 18th – New Orleans, Louisiana
Hyatt French Quarter New Orleans
Wednesday, July 20th – Nashville, Tennessee
Renaissance Nashville Hotel
Sunday, July 24th – Home
Best. Gift. Ever.
As always, thanks for stopping by. Thanks for finding me.
Note: I travel light (license, lip balm, and a couple of dollars). Since I rarely carry my phone on our adventures, most of the photos are thanks to my hubby!
If you’re interested in any of the following hashtags, you can follow my hubby on Instagram (@simoncphd) and view more pics from our adventures: #architecture #archilovers #buildings #cloudporn #nature
Where are your favorite places to visit in America? Got any road trip recommendations for us?
xox ~ Risa
Marisa Cleveland 