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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 […]
August 27, 2015
I can say hands-down that the very best thing I did on my Panama City Beach girl’s getaway was fly with the girls on Panama City Beach helicopter rides. And by girls, I don’t mean just me and the other female passenger, Donna. Our “bird” was a Robinson R44 Clipper II, a very popular 4-seater […]
August 11, 2015
Of all the ways to see the sights in and around historic downtown Greenville, gliding effortlessly on top of a Segway has to be the most fun! The people-mover machines used on the Greenville Segway Tour are fun and easy. The non-motorized machines are based on balance and respond to how your body shifts. Leaning […]
November 26, 2013
Jousting knights, kings, queens, wenches, fairies, and even pirates, the Carolina Renaissance Festival is considered one of the best in America. The fair comes alive every weekend in October and November on a permanent 25-acre 16th-century theme park that Disney would be proud of. Non-stop, day-long amusements delight children and adults alike. Activities and entertainments […]
September 2, 2013
Looking for a great place to kick back on a fun, relaxing and romantic weekend interlude or a fun place to get away for the weekend with kiddos? Try a Sanibel Island vacation at the Casa Ybel Resort, just across the bay from Ft. Meyers on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Located off the southwestern coast of Florida, […]