A visit to North Carolina’s Crystal Coast is much more than a beach vacation, even with 85 miles of pristine shoreline seducing you to stay and play. Often referred to as North Carolina’s Southern Outer Banks – the Crystal Coast is full of opportunities to languish beachside, toes in sand; enjoy a multitude of water […]
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Gems of the South: Beaufort and North Carolina’s Crystal Coast
This not so hidden gem of a coastal city has been racking up accolades in such noteworthy travel publications as Travel and Leisure, Budget Travel, Yachting Magazine and Coastal Living in the past five years. Could all this be true about Beaufort? America’s Favorite Town” Travel+Leisure Magazine 2014 USA Today’s Charming Small Towns […]
From Tech to Toilets: 10 Tips for First-Time Travelers to Japan
Spend only a few days in Tokyo. One of the most memorable days of our entire 10-day trip was the first whole day we had in Tokyo – a Sunday with the cherry blossoms blooming, we happened to make the right choice to visit the older area of Asakusa to see Sensō-ji temple, Japan’s oldest […]
Adventures in Belize: From Caracol to Caye Caulker
A visit to Belize takes you from jungle adventure to pristine white sand beaches along the bright Caribbean blue sea where explorers of all ages can play and learn. Nature in all its tropical glory is largely unspoiled on the mainland and smaller outer islands, such as Caye (pronounced ‘kē’) Caulker which is a prime […]
Hot Fun in the City: Weekend in Nashville
A weekend in Nashville is not nearly enough time to see and eat all that Music City has to offer, but here are some highlights that will certainly prove you gave it your best. What food is synonymous with Nashville? Why HOT CHICKEN, of course! Here’s a little background on the rise of this red-hot […]
Cabot Creamery and Visitors Center Among America’s Top Food Factory Tours
Fall officially arrives with the autumnal (fall) equinox on September 22nd. This auspicious date also heralds the arrival of leaf peeping season – my favorite time of year! The dramatic New England fall foliage starts in the northern New England states (Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire) typically in late September and moves down to the southern […]
AmaWaterways Tulip Time River Cruise – Part 2
Tulip Time Part 2 picks up with the brief interview I had with AmaWaterways Executive Chef Gino Guadagni while on board the AmaSerena during our fabulous river cruise vacation this Easter. I closed Part 1 with visions of the delectable chocolate bar and a teaser about the excellent food we experienced during the weeklong cruise. Always with […]
AmaWaterways Tulip Time River Cruise – Part 1
A river cruise that begins and ends in Amsterdam, includes viewing more varieties of voluptuous tulips than you ever dreamed existed, visiting Holland’s famous windmills, quaffing Belgian beer, sampling world famous Holland Edam cheese, Belgian waffles and chocolates, can’t be half bad, right? In fact, it was a totally excellent adventure! Lest I sound like an […]
Exploring Paris’ Arrondissements
Let’s talk about the many deliciously fun things to do, see and eat in Paris once you’ve been to the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Notre Dame, and Musee d’Orsay. This is your chance to “travel deeper” and really get to know the arrondissements, or districts, of Paris and discover your favorite! Our “home base” during visits […]
Top 5 Date Night Spots in Huntington Beach
With stunning sunsets over the Pacific Ocean as a back drop and a fun-loving, surf and sand worshiping, beach sports mecca, Huntington Beach is the perfect destination for an evening out. As a long-time resident of Huntington Beach, aka Surf City USA, and one who eats and drinks around town far more than I probably […]