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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, …

Oh, Mr. Fish Fly, how we’ve missed you

Prepare for an adventure like no other, for you are about to witness a mesmerizing spectacle at Lake Erie: the legendary Mayfly, also known by a myriad of enchanting names like Ephemeroptera, Dayfly, Drake, Fishfly, Sandfly, or Shadfly. Oh, we assure you, we’re not playing tricks on you. These delightful creatures grace us with their …

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 …

THE SCARIEST HAUNTS OF WINDSOR-ESSEX COUNTY

**Excerpts from the original article by SHELBY WYE, Toronto.com, October, 2015   A BUMP IN THE NIGHT. A haunting wail through the trees. Hairs on end as you walk through a cold spot. All of these moments are usually forgotten about in moments, chalked up to some sort of coincidence. But, in these haunted homes …

Loving couple

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 …

FREE PRINTABLES FOR MAMA’S DAY!

Mother’s Day is just around the corner – meaning it’s literally a couple days away.  Has COVID got you in a situation where you don’t know what day it is?  You’ve got nothing planned?  Totally out of ideas?  Can’t go shopping?  REALLY??!!?  Don’t fret, we’ve got your covered. Purchase a gift card online HERE (for a …

Plan a Kingsville STAYcation

REPOST of the Original blog by: Natalie Hillis, @AnitaSnack519 | July 29, 2020 With many of the travel restrictions still in place, I was on the hunt for a way to feel like I was “getting away” while still staying in the area. When I plan a vacation, I’m looking for great drinks and dining options, beautiful …

WE ARE THE BEST OF THE BEST.

The Grove Hotel has received top honors from TRIPADVISOR (and it’s a two-peat)! Oops, we did it again…despite this being the year of WTF! and OMGs!, we’ve recently received some HTH that we are again BAMFs (for those of you in my age-group…click here for assistance).  So, back to the really big announcement at hand… …

The Grove Hotel is Now Dog-Welcoming

Hell, we’ve all been through a lot.  For the past few months, I’m sure we’d all admit that we’ve been through bouts of fear, anxiety, frustration and boredom while been isolated at home.  But, there’s one group of us that’s been having a great ol’ time…it’s our dogs.  No one could be happier having the …