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Pea Island National Refuge is for the Birds! Humans can visit. [OBX, NC]

July 18, 2017 by Dawn DamicoLeave a Comment

Sunset at Bodie Island Light House

Many have been to Pea Island National Refuge when they drive down Hwy 12 in North Carolina’s Outer Banks (OBX) on the way to somewhere else. But, they may not know it. It’s a lonely stretch of road, often driven in silence as you take in what could be the country’s largest sandcastle held together by a strip of asphalt and a delicate truce with Mother Nature. Usually, vacationers are eager to get to their destination. They see this stretch of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Bicycle, Bridges, Coffee, Dancing, Drinking, Fashion, Journey, Mountain Climbing, North Carolina, Oregon, Paradise, River Rafting, Seafood, Walking tour, Wildlife, Wine Tasting

Where Should You Eat? Restaurants in Coastal Alabama

July 10, 2017 by Jaime Scilingo Mazur2 Comments

Decor at The Gulf, a seaside restaurant in Orange Beach, Alabama.

If you've never been on a beach vacation in Alabama, you are missing out. I had the opportunity to visit Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Alabama recently and what a treat it was.  From the white sugar sand beaches to the deep sea fishing, the Alabama coast has it all.  To me, the Alabama coast was a great beach vacation without the pretense of some other popular beach locations in the U.S. When you don't want to "keep up with the joneses" and just … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Alabama, Beach, Canals, Chicago, Coffee, Drinking, Fishing, Flowers, Food and Wine, Gulf Shores, Palm Trees, Restaurants, Sand, Seafood, Wine Tasting

5 Fun Things to Do in Fort Lauderdale

June 16, 2017 by A Couple for the RoadLeave a Comment

Fort Lauderdale is a fun and festive beach-side city with endless things to do, from the Atlantic coast to the Downtown vibe, it takes Miami’s tempo, chills it out a bit, and draws you in. Check out 5 things to do in this sunny city! The Beautiful Beaches Fort Lauderdale espouses some of the most gorgeous beaches in the continental U.S. With soft white sand and gently waving blue water, it’s the perfect place to relax. While a tourist … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Beach, Culinary travel, Drinking, Fashion, Food and Wine, Hollywood, Music, Pizza, Restaurants, Sand, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Taxi, Walking tour, Wine Tasting

Garagiste Wine Festival Brings Hidden Winemaking Gems to Hidden Architectural Gem: July 15th in Santa Monica

June 10, 2017 by DaveLeave a Comment

Fifty of the best of California’s micro-production wineries pour their wines in historic Santa Monica venue a few blocks from the ocean and Expo Line; Grand Tasting, Rare and Reserve tasting, Silent Wine auction and more... Paso Robles, CA – – Garagiste Events Inc., producers of the renowned Garagiste Festivals, announced that tickets are now on sale for The Garagiste Festival: Urban Exposure, whichreturns to Los Angeles County on July 15th, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Art, California, Colorado, Festival, France, Los Angeles, Mendocino, Napa Valley, Santa Barbara, Santa Monica, Sonoma, Vineyards, Wine Tasting

Where To Go To Celebrate Your Retirement

May 25, 2017 by Izzy RLeave a Comment

You have worked all your life. Now that you have reached your retirement, it is time to spoil yourself a little. Work will no longer bother you and you will have more time on your hands. With plenty of destinations that hold a lot of promise, which one should be first on your bucket list? Keep on reading and we’ll recommend five of the best places to celebrate this wonderful new chapter of your life! Sri Lanka If you are looking for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Argentina, Art, Beach, Culture, Desert, Dubai, Resort, Restaurants, Sand, Ski Trip, Sri Lanka, Tango, Walking tour, Wildlife, Wine Tasting

Second Annual Vero Beach Wine + Film Festival Announced for June 8-11, 2017

May 25, 2017 by DaveLeave a Comment

Vero Beach, FL —The Vero Beach Wine + Film Festival, the new ‘’Summer Sundance,” today announced the second annual cinematic celebration is scheduled for June 8-11, 2017. The Vero Beach Wine + Film Festival is the only U.S. wine and film festival of its kind outside of California’s wine country. The announcement was met with a standing ovation at the recent Indian River County Chamber Breakfast. Last year’s inaugural VBWFF received the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Art, Beach, California, Celebrity, Culture, Festival, Film, Lifestyle, Wine Tasting

Far from the Madding Crowd – Our Half Day Jaunt in San Francisco

April 29, 2017 by Fern LeeLeave a Comment

Where do you go with half a day to kill in San Francisco? We decided to eschew some of the more touristy hotspots and headed to Potrero Hills, the Mission District and SoMa to see the real San Francisco. We drove into the city on a Sunday morning when parking is free, arriving at around 10am. At that time in the morning, we were still lucky enough to find parking, although it was filling up fast. Our first stop: 18th Street, Potrero Hills. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Architecture, Arizona, Art, Baseball, Beer, China, Coffee, Cruising, Culture, Drinking, Food and Wine, San Francisco, Shopping Mall, Surfing, Walking tour, Wine Tasting

Best restaurants with a sea view in Cape Town

April 13, 2017 by Anthea Adams2 Comments

An ice-cold drink with the sun setting in the distance, dining to sea views like no other. Cape Town has been ranked second on the list of the most beautiful cities in the world, and with good reason. With mountains as the backdrop, the coast always close by, and vibrant restaurants around every corner, there's never a dull moment in the Mother City.  Imagine: crystal waters glistening far ahead as you wine and dine at some of Cape Town’s most … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Beach, Drinking, Restaurants, Seafood, Wine Tasting

Intense Travel, Bangkok

March 30, 2017 by Dave14 Comments

I've spent significant time the past few months updating many of the guides on our site and will spend part of next 6 months doing so - making revisits to various destinations covered on this site. Bangkok is always uniquely challenging to update - simply because of the traffic. I have used motorcycles to get around town before but never to this extent. I call this intense travel - trying to revisit as many places as I possibly can each day, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Bangkok Thailand, Photography, Traffic, Village, Wine Tasting

Saint Lucia Announces Soleil – A Summer of Festivals for 2017

March 18, 2017 by DaveLeave a Comment

Saint Lucia (March 12, 2017) – Saint Lucia, whose global reputation for quality entertainment is built on 25 years of experience hosting the Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts festival, announces SOLEIL – the Saint Lucia Summer Festival, a series of six festivals taking place from May through October. “With the new season of festivals, Saint Lucia aims to increase tourism arrivals while also creating opportunities for local artists and businesses that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Art, Caribbean, Cruising, Culture, Fashion, Festival, Fishing, Food and Wine, Honeymoon, Music, Rainforest, Wedding, Wine Tasting

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