Three Legs of Travel: Leg 1

Let me preface this blog by saying: I am a very blessed man and on occasion get to tag along on business trips with my wife, to places that would FAR exceed our budget...readers be warned.                                                                                 


"LEG 1"

We started our ten day road trip heading north on I-95 toward North Carolina. It was a trip we've taken several times before, and the destination, Pinehurst North Carolina is a world renowned golf course nestled between mature pines, rolling hills, and a quaint subdivision lovingly referred to as "Pinehurst Village". 

   

Each home or business superbly manicured, adorned with flowers, topiaries, cobblestone walkways, yet each unique in their own design. The layout of the community; so warm and inviting that one may have trouble distinguishing between the Post Office and a family residence if not for the strategically placed signs, saying "welcome." Our lodging at the Carolina Hotel is always a treat.

 It is a four diamond resort first established in 1901, and combines southern charm, gourmet dining, a first class wait staff, old world feel, and a spa ranked by Forbes Travel Guide as four star with every amenity that one could desire... for those who know me, this is definitely the opposite of everything I am accustomed to. Our suite, elegant to say the least with rich cherry wood furniture, a plush king size bed, a sitting area stocked with designer bottled water and high priced snacks, and an enormous roll in bathroom made of marble, stainless, teak wood bench, and an accessible shower that could easily seat numerous bathers all at the same time is fit for this wheeler.

      

 It is rightly titled the "White House of Golf".  On one occasion I was even honored to attend a wedding at the 200 year old Chapel and was humbled by the fully functioning pipe organ, leaded glass windows, and original wooden pews which screamed " Old Time Religion". (Thanks again Sam and Justin for the invite) 

So if you're ever in the neighborhood and have a "little cash to blow", stop  in, enjoy lots of applewood smoked bacon, get a facial, and take a roll down the scenic cart paths...if you want to be like Mike. The resort, dining, and spa definitely get 5 stars for wheelchair accessibility from this old Jarhead (prior to my facial I did a little "recon) and the accommodations and grounds are a solid 4, only because of the heaviness of the suite doors and the cobblestone walkways, which can be tough on the haunches after a full day of exploration.                                        
        
"Leg 2" coming soon...