Compared to our time intensive work of visiting hundreds of wineries in the world famous Napa Valley, visiting wineries in Thailand is a fairly straight forward endeavor. We were told there are only 6 wineries in the entire country, 4 of which are in the vicinity of Khao Yai; without spending much time at all, we have already visited 50% of the countries wineries. Our latest winery visit was to Alcidini (the latin name for a local Kingfisher … [Read more...]
Best Cruise Destinations in the Caribbean
I have cruised on the open oceans and on rivers - I've been on several themed cruises including to Antarctica. The choices for destinations and types of cruises are seemingly endless. Where to start? For me, I start with warm weather! My favorite cruise destination in the world is the Caribbean. And I love visiting this part of the world after the hurricane season and when the weather starts cooling considerably in the Northern Hemisphere but … [Read more...]
Hawks Cay: A Classic Florida Keys Resort Redefines Itself
If you think Florida is all early bird specials and theme parks where you’ll wait on long lines to sip butter beer, welcome to the Florida Keys. This 125-mile-long chain of islands is a natural wonderland that begins just south of Miami. Once you arrive, you’ll feel a million miles away from the crowds that a certain black-eared mouse attracts. The Keys are divided into five regions: Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon, Big Pine and the Lower Keys … [Read more...]
St. Johns County Arts and Culture take focus in Instagram Campaign
Cultural Council asks Residents and Visitors to Share Art around Florida’s Historic Coast through Social Media St. Augustine, Fla – To promote culture around every corner in St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra and the Beaches as a destination for cultural tourists, the St. Johns Cultural Council announces the launch of #ShareArtHCC, an Instagram-based campaign to show residents and visitors that there is more to the St. Augustine area than just sunny … [Read more...]
Tampa Bay Florida’s Gulf Coast- Top 5 Activities
Florida’s Gulf coast offers among the best outdoor activities for adventure lovers. As a Charter captain offering private cruises in the Tampa Bay area I have chosen my Top 5 adventures for travelers visiting the area. There are outings for all ages and you’ll be sure to want to return every year for more. Dolphin Tours! The top attraction the area is our resident population of bottlenose dolphin. These creatures capture the imagination of … [Read more...]
How to Save Time at Universal Studios Orlando
Look. I get it. We are always go go go. We're always looking to save time, especially while on vacation. That's why I've put together these Universal Studios Tips to maximize your time while in the parks. While Universal does have some interesting queue lines (Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey) for the most part you do not want to stand in line longer than you have to in the Florida heat. Express Pass The easiest, albeit pricier … [Read more...]
A Teacher’s Story: My Gaijin Experience In Japan
I’ve always had a curiosity about life outside of the United States. Geography was my favorite subject as a child. I first heard of Japan in the fourth grade when my teacher would go on xenophobic rants about how the Japanese were determined to take over the world and eventually own America. Due to circumstances, I would have to wait until my mid-twenties before going abroad. One day, my life took a drastic turn. My first serious relationship … [Read more...]
How I Twice Failed in Saint Augustine (and still won)
Nope, it's not Jamestown. Nor is it Plymouth. And neither is it the lost colony of Roanoke. Bet you didn't know, the oldest permanent European settlement in the US was founded in St. Augustine, Florida by Spanish conquistadors as early as 1565. It predates the next oldest European city (Santa Fe, New Mexico) by more than 4 decades. As of the time of this writing, the city has been continuously inhabited for 453 years. By North American standards, … [Read more...]
5 Cities To Visit In The American South
Tourism to the United States generally revolves around the biggest and most famous cities. New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston, Miami, Chicago.... These are the places you tend to read the most about, and they do indeed provide many of the highlights for international and domestic travelers alike. But the United States is a vast country filled with all kinds of unique destinations, and if you have the time or inclination it's a good idea … [Read more...]
7 Best US Living History Museums
If you want a little more out of a vacation, take the kids somewhere history comes alive. More than just a collection of artifacts, living history museums bring history to life in a way that children remember long after the visit. Think walking along the streets our founding fathers did or touching 450-year-old buildings. Imagine mining for gold or driving the first motorized vehicle. These hands-on experiences put you in the middle of history … [Read more...]
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