Get On A Sea Kayak Adventure Click photo above for adventure Eight days, two notebooks, three camcorder batteries. Would they be enough? Bienvenidos a Mexico!” the sign at Loreto Airport announced. Balmy air wafted into the open-air … Continue reading →
England Walks, Strolls, and Saunders. England means walking. Memories of country tramps and urban saunters. London, Oxford, and a hundred towns encrusted with time and beauty never lose their appeal to a wanderer on foot. Likewise the rural … Continue reading →
Antigua, Spanish for Ancient. A Hobi Cat ready for action at Jolly Beach, Antigua. When I say blue water, what shade of blue do you think of? Chances are, you may think of blueberries, the sky, … Continue reading →
When I flew into Costa Rica I could practically hear the Jurassic Park theme song playing in my head, which makes perfect sense considering the movie was filmed here. ,I looked out the airplane window, curious about who … Continue reading →
Sayan Village, Ubud, Bali Ben and the Monitor Lizard. Snakes, iguanas, komodo dragons and turtles became the Balinese welcoming committee for us on our way to Ubud, Bali. Ben, my traveling companion, heard about a reptile park … Continue reading →
I’m not sure if there’s anything after this life, but if there is, I sure hope it looks like Turtle Island, Fiji. Turtle Island impresses the filthy rich, celebrities and sports stars on a level rarely seen anywhere. … Continue reading →
Grand Hyatt Hotel Martinez on the French Riviera. For two weeks each year A-list celebrities flood the halls and check into the historic Grand Hyatt Hotel Martinez on the French Riviera in Cannes for what the French call, … Continue reading →
Celebrate at the Beach. L’Auberge Del Mar, in Southern California, far surpasses a trip to the South of France. It’s a romantic getaway weekend without jet lag or airport security lines. This French inspired inn redefines the charm … Continue reading →
The Atlantic Coast Hollywood. Stress free transportation. Hollywood has produced many unique, campy, and fun beach movies during the past century of celluloid, but no beach movie matches Hollywood Beach – not the tinsel town Hollywood, but … Continue reading →
The Sheraton Senggigi Beach Resort. The quaint Lombok air terminal. After a few days in Nusa Dua, Bali, my traveling companion Ben and I were off to Bali’s sister island, Lombok. Our Lombok adventure began with the cab driving cousin of … Continue reading →
Maui — Outrigger Kapalua Villas, A Slice of Hawaiian Heaven. “I feel like I get five years of my life back every time I go to Maui”, my friend Darin said when I mentioned to him that a Maui vacation … Continue reading →
The Sign Says: You Came to St. Barts to Relax . . . So Relax with Wimco.com Views of St. Barts from pool at Villa Jardin. As I swam, the rainbow that’s ubiquitous on St. Barts quickened … Continue reading →
Luxury all-inclusives in the Caribbean. Visited mostly by droves of love-struck honeymooners and cruise ship passengers, the Caribbean island nation of Saint Lucia is the most developed in the region. Luxurious beachfront all-inclusive resorts are the main draw … Continue reading →
Red Carnation Hotel at The Beach. Oysters are served at the Oyster Bar. Oysters are a health food and with modern refrigeration they can be eaten year around. But for truly fresh oysters check yourself into the … Continue reading →
Check Inn To The Black orchid Room. Labor Day heralds the end of summer, and just under the wire I am fortunate to spend three days and two nights at Century House, the longest continuously running guesthouse on … Continue reading →
Romance On A Remote Thai Isle. Koh Phi Phi Don Thailand has many beautiful treasures! Visiting Thailand for the first time can be overwhelming. There truly is so much to see. Between the big city vibe and wild … Continue reading →
As Panama becomes a more popular travel destination for both European and American travelers, the making of your Panamanian itinerary can almost be overwhelming. Of course, the amount of time that you have available for your Panamanian exploration … Continue reading →
Adventure in Ubud. We were wet from the tropical Lombok rain of the tropics, in an airport lounge, and we were due to fly on an airplane that would never be approved in the United States. When … Continue reading →
An Oceanside Relais & Chateaux in Del Mar. They say if you have a heart filled with LOVE, no one can resist you. That’s why the Rancho Valencia Hotel in Rancho Santa Fe, California is irresistible. This magnificent … Continue reading →
Bliss On The Beach. The American mythologist and philosopher, Joseph Campbell, is famous for his teaching to “follow your bliss.” Many have spent their entire lives trying to find this experience. The truth is it’s as simple as … Continue reading →
