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April 13, 2016
“He was a bold man that first ate an oyster.” -Jonathan Swift My agreement with that statement made me somewhat of an outcast among my trendy Baby Boomer friends. I’d watched them shuck open some unsuspecting barnacle-laden shell, tip it up, and let a pulpy, slimy mass of flesh slide down their throat. No thanks, […]
February 9, 2016
Mexico is one of my favorite countries and the only destination that I return to year-after-year. I travel solo much of the time, and it’s always been safe. For those who are still concerned, there are other fantastic ways to see the country, such as a small-group or curated tour. Tours groups like Cantimplora Travel […]
December 22, 2015
Now that winter is upon us and an end to the frenzy of the holidays in sight, visions of escape routes to warmer climates are starting to dance in our heads. Coastal escapes and beach towns along the southern Atlantic seaboard are offering off-season rates and special weekend packages making their charming destinations and temperate […]
December 17, 2015
Sherry Stoppelbein and her Datil pepper sauce have a long history in St. Augustine. Both lay claim to a heritage from the Minorcans. Transported in 1788 from the island of Minorca off the coast of Spain to northeast Florida as indentured servants to Scottish speculator Andrew Turnbull, the Minorcans eventually rebelled against the harsh conditions, […]
December 10, 2015
“Cooking with my grandmother was my alibi,” said Paul Menta. Curly-haired, charismatic, with an easy smile and sporting his beloved Liberty Bell tattoo, Paul is one-third of the dynamic trio behind Key West’s runaway concept Three Hands Fish. Rough and Humble Beginnings During his “misunderstood” youth in Philadelphia, Paul spent a lot of time with […]
December 4, 2015
I’m busy, you’re busy, we’re all busy. So when I decided to take a “chill weekend” to recharge, I decided to try someplace new: Jacksonville Beach – a relatively small beach community on Florida’s northeast coast. Jacksonville Beach events and amusements did not disappointed. The Hotel Hands down, the best place to stay is at […]
December 3, 2015
If you’re looking for a weekend getaway that will leave you wanting more time, look no further than the Golden Isles of the state of Georgia. St. Simons Island, 18 miles long and just a mile and a half wide, the landmass rests amicably on the Atlantic seaboard, beckoning visitors through its moss-dripping oaks to […]
November 18, 2015
Sure, we all love the Disney and Universal theme parks in Orlando, but there’s a world of fun just south of Orlando – a string of small islands in the southern tip of Florida known as the Keys. Forming a barrier between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico, the year-round tropical climate from Key […]
November 11, 2015
Proudly laying claim as America’s oldest city, the historical and charming St. Augustine was founded in 1565 and is also considered by many to be America’s most romantic destination. The brick-lined streets are reminiscent of the old town districts of European cities. Horse-drawn carriages carry tourists past grand historical architecture. The pleasant, sometimes humid, subtropical […]
October 13, 2015
Stretching out 120 miles from Miami to the southernmost tip of Florida, the Florida Keys are arguable the best vacation destination in the contiguous United States. The “Keys” are known for the “old Florida” vibe, shimmering tropical beaches, fishing, boating, snorkeling, and scuba diving. The southernmost city of Key West is famous for Duval Street’s […]