by OntheRoadwithSusan | Nov 25, 2025 | Christmas, New York
A Look Back at 100 Years of Tradition There are certain American traditions that just feel like the official start of the holiday season—and for me, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade tops the list. Bright balloons drifting between skyscrapers, marching bands echoing...
by OntheRoadwithSusan | Nov 19, 2025 | Florida, Historic Hotels
The Don CeSar: Florida’s Legendary “Pink Palace” There are vacations you take just to get away… and then there are places that leave a mark on your heart. For me, The Don CeSar in St. Pete Beach, Florida is one of those places. I’ve stayed there, walked its breezy...
by OntheRoadwithSusan | Nov 15, 2025 | Historic Hotels of PA
A Sweet Escape in History and Hospitality There are some places in Pennsylvania that feel like stepping into another world, and The Hotel Hershey is one of them. Perched elegantly on a hilltop with panoramic views of the “Sweetest Place on Earth,” this timeless resort...
by OntheRoadwithSusan | Nov 15, 2025 | Historic Hotels of PA, Pennsylvania
A Hotel Steeped in History Built in 1922 on the site of the original 1741 Moravian log house, Hotel Bethlehem proudly carries forward nearly three centuries of history. The Moravians, who founded Bethlehem, constructed their first building here. Over the years, this...
by OntheRoadwithSusan | Nov 14, 2025 | Florida, Lighthouses
Florida’s Towering Beacon of History Subtitle: From shipwrecks and Seminole raids to 203-step climbs and restored Fresnel lenses — how this Florida lighthouse became a symbol of endurance and maritime heritage. Florida has many lighthouses, but very few have the size,...
