Many years ago, my parents spent their honeymoon in the Bahamas and my mom still talks about going back. When we were deciding where our next winter getaway was going to be and the islands of the Bahamas caught our hearts and imagination. Our main requirement? Good snorkeling. The Bahamas has some of the best snorkeling in the Caribbean with …
Aquatic adventures
Kayaking, scuba diving, snorkeling, paddleboarding, white water rafting and more. Any activity that gets you on or in the water.
The Turks and Caicos islands are great place to get away and escape the winter months. The crystal clear water, the perfect weather, and being on the beach. We went to Turks and Caicos to escape the winter and were not disappointed. We booked a condotel (yeah, I didn’t know what that was either) but it was the perfect choice. …
When you think of the Jersey Shore the first thing that comes to mind is the show. That’s unfortunate. I am here to show you the other side. The Jersey Shore that everyone thinks of is Seaside Heights. It’s the most happening boardwalk, the dirtiest and where you see people like those on the show. It’s also a lot of …
The Columbia River, between Oregon and Washington, has so much to offer the outdoor enthusiast. It’s not just hiking, it’s a mixture of adventures to suit all needs. With major tributaries, such as the Palouse, and off-shooting rivers such as the Snake, the options are endless. These are my 7 top picks for adventures along the Columbia River. Hiking There …
One of the most majestic places to see along the Snake River is Hells Canyon. A ten-mile wide canyon, the deepest point at 7, 993 feet, almost 2,000 feet deeper than the Grand Canyon. It is the deepest river gorge in North America. Makes the Grand Canyon seem a little less grand doesn’t it? What’s beautiful about Hells Canyon is …
If you were to ask me if I would ever go on a cruise my answer was usually no. I was never really interested in being on a large ship with hundreds of other people, gorging myself on buffet dinners and all I could drink cocktails. I am making a disgusted face just thinking about it. The short stops on …
The Azores is one of those yet to be discovered, off the radar, destinations with some of the most spectacular scenery you will ever see. The most well-known and most populated island, São Miguel, is most people’s first stop on their Azores journey. This island offers a little bit of everything, from great food, to beautiful vistas and great hiking, …