by OntheRoadwithSusan | Nov 28, 2025 | Lighthouses
Guiding lights along Georgia’s coast. I’ve always loved lighthouses: their salty air, the echo of sea and stone, the idea of light piercing through darkness. Recently I’ve been thinking more about the lighthouses of the American South — and Georgia, with its winding...
by OntheRoadwithSusan | Nov 25, 2025 | Christmas, New York Travel Guide, New York WaterFalls
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 | Central Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Historic Hotels
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 | Pennsylvania Historic Hotels
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...