The city of Carlsbad is a gem in North County San Diego. It has a little bit of everything, with nice beaches, thriving businesses, hotels and resorts, and pretty nice weather too. When I say pretty nice, I mean some of the best in the world. There are a lot of great things to do in Carlsbad. So let’s see what a typical day looks like in the city by the sea. Continue reading
Caribbean vacations are never cheap so if you have to spend good cash for a vacation, then better go for the spot that packs a big punch. One of these places to consider is Aurba. Continue reading
Pass-a-Grille Beach, the Southernmost of Pinellas County’s barrier beaches, was the first beach community on the Gulf of Mexico to develop as a weekend residential spot for successful Tampa and St. Pete Beach, Pass-a-Grille Beach has long been considered the jewel in the crown of west coast beaches. Situated on the southern tip of Pinellas County, Pass-a-Grille is home to the famous “Hurricane” restaurant which overlooks the sparkling waters of the Gulf of Mexico. A little history: According to legend, it is thought that Pass-a-Grille derives its name from the French Passe aux Grilleurs, which means “the passageway of the grillers” in honor of the fisherman who used to grill their catch of the day on the shore when the island was still a post for pirates. Continue reading
Disney World is of course a good choice for the younger crowd as the park features a fun atmosphere featuring the many Disney characters. Choose summer for the warmest days at water parks; winter holidays including Christmas and New Year’s Eve feature special events at Disney parks; and fall and spring are great times to find vacation values and smaller crowds at Orlando’s popular attractions. Orlando, Florida, vacations are practically synonymous with Disney vacations, and first-time Orlando visitors and veterans alike will agree – the attractions at the Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida are a must-see. If you are planning to spend a vacation or holiday in Orlando or at Disney World, then one of the first things you need to do is to figure out what kind of accommodations are best for you. Continue reading
Encinitas is a lovely beach town along the Pacific Ocean just north of San Diego. There are other cute towns with lodging along the coast like the Carlsbad Inn and Solana Beach Hotels, but Encinitas is special, quite different from other beach towns in San Diego county because it is lost in time locked in the 1960s which is why a national magazine called it “SoCal’s Last Sleepy Surf Town.” Continue reading