Happy Christmas-time friends! As y’all know our home base is Old Town, Alexandria, Virginia โ once part of Washington DC we’re now a super cute small town just across the river. In our neighborhood the traditional backdrop of yesteryear is juxtaposed with a bustling waterfront, serene riverwalk, water taxis, private vessels, current boutiques, hip restaurants,Read the Post
Spooky Season’s Here โ The Halloween Happenings in Old Town Alx
Hello BOOtiful! I trust this spooky season finds you well. I feel like I blinked and it was here. And I didn’t think I’d be really into it this year for some reason. But once you start seeing all the decorations popping-up around Old Town, the excitement for the spooky season becomes kinda infectious. ForRead the Post
A Bellagio Birthday for my special fella! Fountain-side at PRIME Steakhouse! One of the best dining experiences of our lives . . .
I bippity bopped a really great birthnight dinner for Miles. We both said it was one of the best dining experiences of our life. Miles was impressed. Keeps telling everyone how well I did in the birthday department this year! ๐ฅณYay! We had the perfect table โ it used to be Steve Wynn‘s when heRead the Post
Bonjour! Welcome to our new website. We’re getting ready now . . .
In truth, our soul changes bodies like our human changes clothes. Thatโs the beginning line of my book. And a little peek of some of what our new blog,ย Jet Set Jiles, is gonna be about.ย Welcome to our world. Weโre so glad youโre here! xxx
Route 66 Road Trip โ Cadillac Ranch โข Amarillo, Texas
The Cadillac Ranch was a must stop for us! We spent two nights in Amarillo. Arriving late, after 10 o’clock. The eating places were closed. But a bar was open across from the hotel. We assumed we could get food there but in Texas bars can just serve booze. Anyhow, next time we do it.Read the Post
Route 66 Road Trip โ The Blue Whale of Catoosa โข Tulsa, Oklahoma
Postcards from Jiles โข Road Trip on Route 66 Monday, 24 January 2022 Bonjour Road Trippers! So this goofy thing is so iconic we had to stop here! It used to be a swimming spot. Now it’s just an . . . well, it’s an Instagramers dream. lol. The Blue Whale was originally built asRead the Post
Route 66 Road Trip โ The Four Seasons โข St. Louis, MO
Postcards from Jiles โข The Four Seasons โข St. Louis 20-23 January 2022 (Thursday – Sunday) Bonjour Luxury Lovers! Our second stop on the Route 66 cross country road trip โ The Four Seasons in St. Louis. We originally picked The Four Seasons as a luxurious New Years Eve stop. Ya know, to ring inRead the Post
Oceania’s Baked Halibut Sour Cream with Dill
We’re itching to hop on an Oceania ship! Sadly, we know the current reality. Never hurts to daydream a little. Plus, the fleet that cooks-up the Finest Cuisine at Seaโข is sending out recipes right now. Oceania’s Terrace Cafรฉ has a “Chef’s Market Menu” that feature ingredients from ingredients indigenous to popular ports of call.Read the Post
Prioritize Yourself and What You Choose to Experience When Cruising (And in Life)
Here we are on horseback in Pisa before we rode off into the Tuscan countryside. Miles made arrangements for a surprise sunset picnic and we enjoyed antipasto, sandwiches of cured Italian meats, and the finest Italian vino. The space was magnificent with lights strung through the trees like in a movie. When we were doneRead the Post
In what now seems like a separate lifetime, one year ago we were luxury cruisin’ . . .
Bonjour my fellow wanderlusts! One year ago, in what now seems like a separate lifetime, Miles and I were aboard Oceania’s Marina having the most amazing Mediterranean adventure. Our memories began popping-up on our phone and I thought it might be fun to look back at our postcards from the trip and share them eachRead the Post
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