When I was a little girl, my family and I went on a vacation together to Lake Christy in Canada each year. My grandparents and all of their children and grandchildren went, and I even have a memory of my great-grandmother being there with us. We rented cabins and would all stay up there [...]
The people of New York, Connecticut and Philadelphia often migrate to Long Beach Island, New Jersey in the summer months. Many city dwellers escape to their summer homes there and the town receives thousands of tourists. Many residents of the barrier island enjoy an affluent lifestyle in this scenic part of the world. It [...]
We live in the beautiful state of Minnesota. There are many lakes and wooded areas. My husband and I had always talked about some day owning lake property. We work in the area of the state that does not have a huge concentration of lakes. There are four regions of the state where the [...]
Searching for beach vacations? There are numerous options to choose from and there are many aspects of each you’ll want to take into consideration. Certain beach destinations may be better visited at another time of year and your vacation calendar may not be cooperating. In that case, just visit all the destinations that are [...]
When I was a little kid, I used to dream of sailing around the world. My dad used to get a sailing magazine which had a lot of coverage of single handed sailing races. There was one in particular that really captured my imagination, because every skipper would have to sail completely alone. They [...]
One of the most relaxing outdoor activities you will ever experience involves a rod and a reel. Yeah, that’s right, anyone up for fresh bass or bluegill? Fishing can be a wonderful escape from it all. First imagine the daily routines and stresses of your life, then picture a serene lake or river with [...]
I don’t know if my memory is distorted by time, but it seems to me that there were many more fishing lakes when I was a kid then there are now. I don’t remember having to plan out lake fishing trips. I know that my father and my grandfather handled the details, but I [...]
I don’t have much experience with water skiing, but I do know a little about it. This comes mostly from when my family would go to the lake for a picnic and my grandfather would bring his boat and the skis with him. He also had an inner tube that could be pulled along [...]
Who on this planet doesn’t love the beach? It’s basically a rhetorical question. Do you love the beach? No need to answer. Everyone just assumes you do. It’s like asking someone if they like chocolate. It’s a given. Then there is the question of what beaches are the best and which ones aren’t worth [...]
The Andalusia region has a lot to offer in modern amenities and cultural history. Marbella, Spain has a reputation as a playground for the rich and is an important resort for the Costa del Sol economy. Many celebrities take vacations here and the marina is full of luxury yachts. Visitors love the beaches, casinos [...]
