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Lost, Found & Kinda Unforgettable: The Wildest Things Left Behind at The Grove (and Beyond)

What do a pet lizard, a car tire, and a Hermès Birkin bag have in common? Apparently, they’ve all been left behind in hotel rooms. Yes, you read that right—left behind. Like a casual pair of socks or a phone charger. (But really, who forgets a lizard?!) We recently came across the Hotel Room Innsights …

Lake Erie Vacation Rental

Lake Vibes & Local Finds: Why Kingsville & Colchester Are Ontario’s Best-Kept Travel Secret

Let’s just call it what it is: this place? It’s a total vibe. Tucked along the breezy north shore of Lake Erie, the towns of Kingsville and Colchester are as far south as you can get without a passport and home to The Grove Hotel & The Grove Motel – and still somehow feel like a hidden …

Toast to the Coast: Your Ultimate Wine Tour Adventure on Ontario’s Sunny South Shore

Imagine a place where vineyards meet lake breezes, where every glass tells a story, and where the pace slows just enough for you to truly sip, savor, and soak it all in. Welcome to the EPIC Wine Region—a hidden gem along Ontario’s sun-drenched North Shore, where wine lovers, weekend wanderers, and getaway seekers come to …

Birthday Package at The Grove

Why The Grove is the Ultimate Birthday Getaway! 🎉

Let’s be real—somewhere between the piñatas of childhood and the “oh crap, another year older” panic of adulthood, birthdays got complicated. When we were kids, birthdays were all about sugar highs, running wild, and tearing into presents like a raccoon in a dumpster. Then adulthood hit, and suddenly it’s all about getting tagged in awkward …

Fall Winery

Fall at Oxley Estate Winery: Wine, Vines, & Autumn Adventures

Fall is in the air, and if you’re looking for the perfect way to celebrate the season, look no further than Oxley Estate Winery! Not only do they have fantastic wines, but their fall events lineup is pure magic. Ready to toast to autumn under the stars with live music, smokin’ hot meals, and cozy …

Pumpkin Spiced Latte Blog

Pumpkin Spiced Latte: The Latte That Took Over the World

It’s that time of year again, cool, fall, friends. The leaves are crunching underfoot, cozy scarves are back in action, and at JOE. Hot+Cold, the air is filled with the soul-warming scent of… pumpkin spice. That’s right, the Pumpkin Spiced Latte (PSL for short) is BACK, and let’s be real—it’s not just a drink…it’s a moment. So, …

LONG LIVE SUMMER NIGHTS 

This month’s hot tips were provided by our own OG, Cool Kid, Serena 48-HOURS IN KINGSVILLE THIS JUNE WHY NOT SPEND YOUR DAY RELAXING? Kingsville is one of those places that, once you visit, you’ll ask yourself, “why have I never been here before?” (if you have, thank you so much for coming back!). This …

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So Long, Kids! Get Away for the Weekend Without the Kids

Looking for amazing suggestions for the perfect “kid-free, adult-friendly, we need this so bad, it’s been a long year” getaway?  Or are you are grandparents helping out your own kids, and looking for something to do with the kiddos?  Our BFFs at Southwest Ontario Tourism Corporation have rounded up some amazing ideas in our area …

HOW TO SPEND A WEEKEND IN KINGSVILLE RIGHT NOW

SPEND IT RELAXING (finally outside of the house) Kingsville is one of those places that, once you visit, you’ll ask yourself, “why have I never been here before?” (if you have, thank you so much for coming back!). This area is always the perfect stop for the food-lovin’, wine-sippin’, beer-drinkin’, bird-watchin’, outdoor traveler. Touting the …