Santa Rosa has always been one of those interestingly remote places for me. I grew up just an hour away from it, but it always felt as distant as places three or four hours away, as if it were more suited to a long weekend trip than a quick visit. Where I live now is […]
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The Beach Boardwalk and The Mystery Spot
There are a few places in the Bay Area where you need to take out-of-town friends and family when they come visit. Pier 39. Alcatraz. Fisherman’s Wharf. The Golden Gate Bridge. Somewhere lower on the list is the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, which has … [Read more...] about The Beach Boardwalk and The Mystery Spot
A Weekend Escape To Santa Cruz, Literally
The circumstances surrounding my last visit to Santa Cruz (The city in California, in case you wanted specifics) are entertaining enough that I’ll explain them in some detail. An out-of-town friend had come for a three-week visit. After only three … [Read more...] about A Weekend Escape To Santa Cruz, Literally
Outdoors And Nature Adventure Around Newcastle
While I didn’t do it on this visit, if you’ve got the time, make the effort to climb Slieve Donard — not the resort and spa, but Northern Ireland’s tallest mountain, whose base lies at the south end of Newcastle. While guides claim it’s a strenuous … [Read more...] about Outdoors And Nature Adventure Around Newcastle
Half Moon Bay’s Pacific Aquatic Wonders
Half Moon Bay got its name from the shape of the so-called bay alongside the town. Look on a map and you’ll see that it’s almost a perfect crescent (and really, wouldn’t “Crescent Moon Bay” have sounded even nicer?). Thanks to its proximity to … [Read more...] about Half Moon Bay’s Pacific Aquatic Wonders
Annual Reminder Of Art Basel Miami
It isn't even Halloween yet and we're telling you to make your plans for Art Basel? Well, sort of, if you remember our reminder from last year, you know how we feel about the event, not our favorite. But as good internet citizens we'll keep you … [Read more...] about Annual Reminder Of Art Basel Miami
Ocean Club Bahamas Even Better After Make Over
It appears that the reviews are in, and The One and Only Ocean Club in The Bahamas is now even better than before, or at least still retains its title of best resort in the Bahamas. We're getting this review only second hand by way of Forbes since we … [Read more...] about Ocean Club Bahamas Even Better After Make Over
The Beaches Round Up For Winter
So it's only a month or two away, maybe you're already feeling the cold, maybe the days are getting a bit shorter, maybe you didn't take our advice on planning ahead and now you're really dreading that little nip of winter that's creeping up a little … [Read more...] about The Beaches Round Up For Winter
Baia do Sancho, Fernando de Noronha, Brazil
I know that it's still more or less summer, but we're posting this one early enough so that you can get your plans in order, I don't want to rain on anyones parade, but if this coming winter is anything like last winter, we're all probably going to … [Read more...] about Baia do Sancho, Fernando de Noronha, Brazil
Beaches: Salomon Bay St John USVI
I got a poke in the ribs when I was thinking about yet another far off island beach and why I need to keep at least a few here closer to home for all of us, not everybody has to time or inclination to drop everything and jet off to the Seychelles or … [Read more...] about Beaches: Salomon Bay St John USVI
Perfect Beauty of Crane Beach Barbados
Keeping it a little closer to home (the US) this time, since our last post was on suggesting you hoof it to La Digue Island out in the Seychelles. Barbados is a somewhat overlooked stop for us American's, if you want a beach there are many that are … [Read more...] about Perfect Beauty of Crane Beach Barbados