Playa del Carmen is a popular, trendy destination in the Mayan Riviera. It’s location, midway between Cancun and Tulum, makes it the perfect place to stay to make the most of your visit to Mexico.  This city has become the main tourist destination on the Yucatan Peninsula! A unique feature of Playa, and part of it’s claim to […]

Leaving the Bay Shore dock and crossing the Great South Bay by ferry transports you to another land… a land where flip flops and ice cream rule the day! Leave your worries on the ferry and enter the relaxed, carefree, vacation atmosphere of this quaint beach town, reminiscent of times past. Ocean Beach, is a small, vibrant beach community […]

What a fantastic vacation destination! With it’s ‘lifestyles of the rich and famous’ type reputation, the area looks to meet every vacationers needs. You’ll be surprised by the countless things to do in Cabo San Lucas. Don’t forget to take the time to just sit back and enjoy the beautiful scenery! The area, known as […]

This tropical island paradise allows you to choose a ‘country du’ jour’ over breakfast!  In St. Martin/Sint Maarten you’ll visit the cultures and traditions of two countries in one trip!  Part French, part Dutch, this island continually serves up amazing beaches, beautiful scenery, outstanding food and incredible water views!

Feeling the need for some ‘Caribbean’ calm, but a little closer to home?  A beautiful little island paradise lies just over the bridge from downtown Sarasota, Florida.  You’ll love Siesta Key! Let’s start with Siesta Key Beach… when you step onto the beautiful, clean white sand, it’s like walking on baby powder.  No kidding, it feels so […]

The ruins of the ancient city of Ephesus was a chosen excursion on our Eastern Mediterranean cruise. I had heard it was amazing, but truth be told, I am not a huge history buff and didn’t think that I would be as enthralled with the city as I was. As you come into the excavation site you’ll see some ancient ‘baths’, […]

San Diego is an amazing city and one of my favorites! There are so many diverse areas, each with it’s own vibe and appeal.  With so much to do and explore, how do you decide what’s best?  Here are some ideas.  Plan to spend some time there..  A weekend is just not long enough to see it all in […]

Montauk, located on the eastern tip of Long Island’s south fork is affectionately called “The End” by locals and visitors alike.  It’s popularity continues to grow over the years. Not long ago, this was just a sleepy fishing village on the outskirts of Long Island’s Hamptons, with few visitors. But here’s what’s happening in Montauk now…

There is so much to see in Ireland!   Aside from driving from the airport on the wrong side of the road, there are some additional quirks to Ireland you might want to know about before you go.   First and foremost,

As you reach the peak of the north bridge, the view is amazing!  Topsail Island is a 26 mile stretch encompassing three towns in two different counties.. Topsail Beach, Surf City and my personal favorite beach vacation destination, N. Topsail Beach. It sold me, it might sell you as well!!  I couldn’t believe how reasonable the pricing is for beachfront […]

There are stunning mountain views in and around Asheville.   In additional to the spectacular scenery, it’s a ‘foodie’s’ dream city. Each restaurant was better than the last.  Need some suggestions?  Be ready to get your ‘feed bag’ on!  

Having heard so many people talk about their Aruba vacation over the years, I finally made it there recently and it was well worth the trip!  Aruba is a small island with a lot of character… Our hotel was the Costa Linda Beach Resort. The beach area was great.   Loaded with palapas and lounge chairs, it’s relatively […]