Major Change of Plans

Change of Plans — and We Couldn't Be More Excited!

If you've been following along, you know that we've been counting down the days to Ms. Wonder's solo exhibit at the museum in New York. We've loved sharing the journey with you — the preparation, the anticipation, and the excitement of watching her vision come to life. So we want to be upfront with you about a major change of plans: 

Hidden Canvases, the art photography exhibit, has been rescheduled for Autumn.

For about five minutes, we were disappointed. Then we looked at each other and smiled, because we realized that we'd been given a reprieve from the hectic, hurry-up-and-get-it-done frenzy we'd been living with for the last several weeks.

An autumn show means more time to anticipate something truly special: the inaugural exhibit at Ft. Schuyler. The museum team has been wonderful to work with throughout this process, and we know the extra time will only make the show more extraordinary. Ms. Wonder's work will be worth every moment of the wait, and you can experience the preparation, the travel, and the opening gala with us by following us here on The Circular Journey.

Ms. Wonder has poured months of creative energy, passion, and hard work into this exhibit, and before autumn arrives, she deserves something wonderful. So we're celebrating early, and we're doing it in style.

We're hitting the road!

Starting May 28th, we're embarking on a grand journey along the southeastern seaboard, from our home in Wilmington, NC, down through the Florida coastlines to Miami. Our return trip will take us across the Everglades and up the Gulf coast. And we're inviting you to accompany us along every mile.

Our adventure begins with the Southern Prologue. We'll ease into the trip with a night in charming Summerville, which served as 'home base' for many of our low country travel articles. On our next stop, we will settle in for a few days in the magnificent Savannah, Georgia, one of the most beautiful and storied cities in America, and one of our favorite destination cities. From there, we'll pause on the serene shores of St. Simons Island before crossing into Florida. 

We're calling it our Springtime Floriday!

Then comes the Florida Atlantic Coast. We'll step back in time in the ancient, sun-drenched streets of St. Augustine, America's oldest city, before making our way south through Melbourne and on to the glamour and energy of South Beach in Miami Beach — four nights of color, culture, and coastline.

And then the journey takes a turn we're especially looking forward to, the Florida Gulf Coast. We'll wind our way up through the elegance of Naples, the arts and culture of Sarasota, the waterfront magic of St. Petersburg, and a final stop in Lakeland before a gentle return home through beautiful Beaufort, South Carolina.

Three weeks. More than a dozen destinations. Ms. Wonder will have her camera with her every step of the way.

We'll be sharing updates, photographs, and stories as we go — the hidden gems, the unexpected discoveries, the meals we're still talking about days later. And knowing Ms. Wonder's eye for beauty, we have a feeling this trip is going to produce some remarkable images — perhaps even a glimpse of the creative energy she brings to her art photography.

Stay with us — the best is absolutely still ahead.

You'll be able to come along with us as I write each day's story in Carolina Roads Magazine, which you can follow on Facebook, and right here in The Circular Journey. All stories and blog posts will be illustrated with Wonder's original photography. It'll be just like the old days when we worked as travel journalists.

The exhibit festivities may be waiting for autumn, but the adventure starts now! 

We'd love to hear from you! Have you visited any of these destinations? Do you have a favorite restaurant, a not-to-be-missed sunrise spot, or a hidden gem we absolutely must see? Drop your suggestions in the comments — we're all ears and genuinely excited about having you explore with us.