Tuscany is “all the rave” to most people I would think and I don’t doubt that being that I haven’t been yet. I did get to explore parts of Italy a few years ago on my Honeymoon like Venice, Verona and Milan but I
haven’t made it to the Piedmont region. I’m sure the movie “Under the Tuscan Sun” brought some extra attention to the region as well. The idea of that beautiful region being surrounded by the Mediterranean sounds like a “mini- Italy” and it is – it is called the island of Elba.
I’ve never been kayaking. I really want to go - but around my home in Colorado the only opportunities are in the rivers…which - in my opinion - are best navigated in a very large rubber raft with lots of cushion. I’m not sure it’s safe to be kayaking around these rocks and fast water through-fares.
I was looking at some information on sea kayaking..thinking this would be a better introduction to kayaking - calm coastal waters and bays…marine wildlife - no rocks or class-5 rapids. It looks like there are a few places that are great choices. Monterey Bay, Ogunquit Maine, or the San Juan Islands in Washington. I dug deeper into the San Juan Islands idea, as the pacific northwest is my favorite place to vacation. I found a ton of information and opportunities for beginners and experienced paddlers alike.
When you think of incredible beaches, New York may not be the first place that comes to mind. However, Long Island, particularly the area know as The Hamptons, has long been the preferred beach destination for those who can afford to vacation anywhere on Earth.
The east end of Long Island, which is home to East Hampton and Montauk, sticks nearly one hundred miles out into the Atlantic Ocean. The nearby Gulf Stream blesses the peninsula with relatively moderate temperatures and it’s bounded by water on 3 sides so the fishing in incredible. A former whaling port, Montauk is now home to both the largest commercial and sport fishing fleets in the State of New York. Anglers from new York CIty take the train here to catch striped bass, blues, sharks and other ocean species.
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I’m not a huge golfer, I havent ever understood the lure of chasing that little white ball around the lawn - but there are those in my family we are addicts. Every time we talk vacation we have to talk golf courses. I dont really whine much about it because I know that’s prime beach and shopping time for me.
We were researching a vacation to Florida last year - and i had written some on shelling in the Marco Island area and ran across the information on golf on the Paradise Coast. For those of you who dont know, the Paradise coast encompases Naples, Marco Island and part of the Everglades along the southwestern coast.
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Amelia Island is located just off the coast of north Florida in the Atlantic Ocean. This part of the southern United States exudes much history and natural beauty. Fort Clinch is a military base that dates back to 1847 and saw action in both the Civil and Spanish-American wars. Amelia Island is now a vacation destination for anyone looking for coastal enjoyment and seclusion. Fernandina Beach has a historic downtown that offers the visitor a multitude of shopping amenities ranging from surf shops to book stores.
Tags: Discover, Amelia, Island, Florida, for, yourself, You’ll, glad, you, didOnly by ferry or seaplane can you access the beautiful San Juan Islands and that is what makes this
destination so special and pristine. The San Juan Islands are made up of Lopez, Orcas, Shaw and San Juan Island. Orcas Island to many is home to the mighty killer whale and one can watch them cruise the shoreline either by sea kayak and sometimes from land. Lopez Island is the most rural of the three major islands and offers the visitor frequent viewings of bald eagles, otters, seals and the orca whale. Shaw Island is definitely the quietest of all the islands offering the visitor a primitive environment where one can totally detach from reality and let go.
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Wedding season arrives with a flourish in June each year and celebrating the union of family members or friends is often the impetus for summer travel.
If you’re very, very lucky, you may get an invitation to attend a Long Island wedding at The Inn at Fox Hollow this year. The famed Gold Coast of Long Island in New York was a favored retreat of the rich, famous and powerful in the early 20th century and Fox Hollow carries on the tradition of that opulent era with sophistication and elegance.
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One of my family’s favorite beach-type pass times is shelling. We hit the beach and drag great gobs of different shells back to the vacation rental - only to be forced to leave 90% behind because we cant pack them all - or they smell funny.
I did find out you can clean seashells so they don’t smell - but picking up “dead shells” is your best bet for this, although that doesn’t guarantee they’ll be ’stink free’.
Tags: Shelling, near, Marco, Island, FloridaThis incredible island?sits in the Sea of Cortez about?4 miles off La Paz near the southern end of the Baja peninsula. Once you?escape the mainland and arrive on Espiritu Santo’s pristine beaches, you’re guaranteed to leave all your worries behind.
The island and its smaller neighbors are part of a National Marine Park and enjoy the protection of?conservancy groups and the citizens of the area, who rightfully take great pride in their stewardship of this?unspoiled ecosystem.
The western side of the island is slotted with protected coves that sport long sandy beaches flanked by rocky ridges dotted with cactus. The opposite side is a kaleidescope of colorful cliffs plunging dramatically into the sea.
Tags: Espiritu, Santo, Island-Baja, AdventureThis incredible island?sits in the Sea of Cortez about?4 miles off La Paz near the southern end of the Baja peninsula. Once you?escape the mainland and arrive on Espiritu Santo’s pristine beaches, you’re guaranteed to leave all your worries behind.
The island and its smaller neighbors are the equivilant of a Mexican National Park and enjoys the protection of a non-profit group and the citizen’s of the area, who rightfully take great pride in their stewardship of this?fragile ecosystem.
The northeastern side of the island is slotted with protected coves that sport long sandy beaches flanked by rocky ridges dotted with cactus. The opposite side is a kaleidescope of colorful cliffs plunging dramatically into the sea.
Tags: Espiritu, Santo, Island-Baja, Mexico