Last year was the first time I went to a resort and spa, and I was a little bit overwhelmed. I had never done anything like that before. I have taken some extravagant vacations, but it is a different type of extravagance. For me, the ultimate thrill is getting away from it all. I [...]
Spring break is traditionally a time to party for college and university students. It’s a way to let off some steam from the stress of classes and have fun. Of course, spring break isn’t just for students, it’s also one of the best times of year to go on a holiday with your [...]
I have lived all over the country and in many parts of the world and I am convinced that there is not a major city anywhere on earth that doesn’t have at least one Irish pub. Irish pubs, as a matter of fact, are one of the only cultural symbols whose significance is universally [...]
One of the most important, but most overlooked items in an outdoor gear inventory is the camper mattress, or camper bed as they are sometimes called. Good camper mattresses really make a huge difference in the comfort of any trip into the great wide open, and that is that. Not having a camper mattress [...]
The coastline on the American West Coast is beautiful and the area around Carmel, California is no exception. Formerly known as Carmel-on-the-Sea, it is not a typical small town. It has a long history of supporting the arts and a long standing community of artists and writers. There has been a careful planning policy, [...]
Sometimes the best thing to do is just get away from it all. You know, drop the load at work, ditch the cubicle scene and head for a nice relaxing spot away from home. The reason I recommend away from home is simple. Your home is what you associate with your everyday routine. This [...]
Aruba is a jewel set in the Caribbean Sea. Just 32km long, the island is part of the Lesser Antilles. Discovered by the Spanish and captured by the Dutch, it forms part of the Kingdom of Netherlands and shares her Queen Beatrix. The island gained independence in 1986, with it’s own democratic parliamentary system. [...]
The joys of camping are numerous. Being thrust into nature in the great outdoors provides many natural pleasures. Remembering my days as a girl scout with the old fashioned tents with poles and spikes that took hours to put up as well as all of the heavy equipment we had to lug with us [...]
Every summer, crowds of American tourists descend on the Massachusetts resort of Cape Cod. The peninsula has an abundance of great beaches and the temperate climate makes for a long season. Many people take a Cape Cod vacation to indulge their particular hobby or just to relax. It’s famous for it’s antique shops, ice [...]
The honeymoon, they say, is the perfect time to enjoy the company of your loved one, bask in their love and relive the beauty of falling in love again – before the hassles of married life starts. After the wedding preparations, this is one of the truly memorable experiences of your wedding. Now, there’s [...]
