When one mentions “Memphis” there is only one place in the world which bears that name. Many know it as the home of Elvis Presley, B.B. King, Martin Luther King and fine barbecue. To say the least, Memphis is home of the Delta Blues and Beale Street where the muddy waters began to flow for the first time at the turn of the 20th Century.
A must visit when in Memphis is the legendary Beale Street Historic District located in downtown Memphis. Whether you want to listen to street performers play the blues or check out the museums that cater to the birthplace of rock-n-roll it’s all here in the Beale Street Historic District.
Cruising has become a popular pastime today, and the Caribbean is one of the most popular destinations for first-time and experienced cruisers alike. One of the reasons is that many cruise lines send a number of ships down to this area of the world, making a Caribbean cruise one of the more economical on the market. If you are considering setting sail for your next vacation, the Caribbean may be the exact tropical spot that you have your eye on. But which part of the Caribbean would suit your fancy? Most cruise liner separate this collection of islands into the south, east and western regions, and plan itineraries around one of these areas. All of the parts of the Caribbean offer their own brand of fun and excitement, but for many, the beautiful destinations offered in a southern Caribbean cruise will fit the bill the best.
Until recently I had never thought of a beach vacation in Maine. Maine conjures images of 10 foot snow drifts and moose and mosquitoes - so when I was looking at the Maine Guide one day while planning a trip to Nova Scotia I saw an ad for Ogunquit. My interest was piqued - I saw sandy beaches and kids playing in the water.
Maine Beach Video
This is a video of the beach in winter - but it still looks like fun - more fun when it’s 80 degrees though!
Further research revealed average summer temperatures in the 80’s in July and the average humidity is about on par with the rest of the US.
