Shearn’s – Galveston Island, Texas
The first time I went to Shearn’s at Moody Gardens –on the island of Galveston, Texas–I was turned away at the door. My son was wearing shorts. Tailored khaki shorts, mind you–but they still didn’t meet the dress code for the hotel’s top tier restaurant. It was not a great first impression. I wasn’t sure [...]
Hawaii’s Big Island Has Rich Aroma of Mountain Thunder Coffee
Tucked in the thick Kaloko Cloud Forest of Kailua Kona, Hawaii, Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation is a 3,500 feet climb to a simply divine, caffeine kick of Kona coffee. Some consider it another attraction in Hawaii, but coffee aficionados know it’s much more than that. Mountain Thunder Coffee is an opportunity to experience coffee as [...]
King Pacific Lodge, Princess Royal Island, BC, Canada
Floating Luxury Barge in British Columbia, Canada As the float plane banked for its final descent, the three story lodge came into view. This is not your ordinary rustic fishing lodge, mind you. King Pacific Lodge is a 17-guest room floating luxury barge a la Fantasy Island, the 1970′s TV series made popular by Latin [...]
Palms Cliff House Inn, Welcoming Luxury on Hawaii’s Big Island
Welcoming visitors from near and far As I walked into The Palms Cliff House Inn, I noticed a chant written around the ceiling of the reception area of the Inn. True to old Hawaiian culture, the chant was learned from Aunti Nona Beamer and chanted many times at the Inn. It embodies the nature of [...]
Amelia Island Coastal Treasures
A family vacation to the charming coastal town of Amelia Island Florida offers much more than sun, sand and seafood. Explore the area’s surrounding parks and historical sites during a “Coastal Treasures Tour” offered by the Ritz Carlton Amelia Island. After spending the morning soaking up the sun at the beach or relaxing by the Ritz’s oceanfront [...]
Spend the Day at The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island
Your reservation may be based on the number of nights you spend at The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island, but your stay should be marked by the way in which you spend your days. With exclusive spa treatments, a robust recreation department, and dining options to suit any occasion, there’s no shortage of vacation-worthy things to do at [...]
Sleep with the Fishes Under the Sea at the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
When it comes to resort water view rooms, one can have a direct view, just off the beach, or one can have their room over the water. Until now, the only water lodging alternative I’ve found is the Jules’ Undersea Lodge at the Key Largo Undersea Park in Florida. But the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island [...]
Home Cooking: Driftwood Cafe on Jekyll Island, Ga.
Following an invigorating bicycle ride from various historical sites around Jekyll Island—and a much-needed cool-down and shower—we made our way to the Villas By the Sea Resort and the restaurant there, the Driftwood Bistro that serves both guests of the resort and other travelers who just want to drop in for dinner. The place was jumping [...]
Spring Break on the Cheap at Kiawah Island
Kiawah Island near Charleston, South Carolina offers fun for the whole family. The kids will enjoy Night Heron Park or biking on the many trails. Dad will be in golfer’s heaven with five world-class courses. Mom’s going to love splurging at The Sanctuary Spa. And the entire family will spend hours on the ten-mile swath [...]
Puerto Rico’s Palomino Island
Puerto Rico offers a myriad of tropical wonders, from waterfalls and a rain forest, to cute coqui frogs chirping all over the island. The requisite pretty beaches also fringe the coast but the best beach experience I’ve had on Puerto Rico was on the private Palomino Island on the Eastern Coast. Owned by El Conquistador Resort, the pristine [...]
Waterproof Kenya Map by ITMB (International Travel Maps) (Map)
Product Description Folded paper (waterproof), road and travel map in color. Scale 1:920,000. Distinguishes roads ranging from freeways/expressways to other roads (unpaved). Legend includes tracks, railroads, ferry routes, waterfalls, wildlife reserves/game sanctuaries, sites of natural interest, parks or reserves, international airports, national airports, airfields, gas stations, hospitals/medical facilities, campsites/huts, rest houses, hotels, border crossings, UNESCO [...]
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