Treasure Island: Florida’s Sand Sculpture Capital – Sanding Ovations
SANDING OVATIONS is a must-see event with family fun, live music, food court, artisan marketplace and a showcase of amazing sand sculptures.
SANDING OVATIONS is a must-see event with family fun, live music, food court, artisan marketplace and a showcase of amazing sand sculptures.
We are all deserving of holistic healing escape, where our minds, bodies, and souls can find serenity and safety in a truly special place. Sadly, a charter to a private island paradise or remote castle is not within reach for most of us. But, do not dismay. There are bountiful sanctuaries closer to home now…
Discovering unique destinations is my passion. I was happy to find another gem in my home state of Florida. My year-end road trip introduced me to Martin County, north of Palm Beach and part of Florida’s famed Treasured Coast, where shipwrecks with precious cargo are still said to be buried. A Naturalist’s Playground Spanning…
Sometimes women just need a short getaway — a weekend of bliss and relaxation, perhaps close to home or perhaps as a layover from another trip. In the Fort Lauderdale/Miami area of Florida, the clear choice is the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa. I was coming in with a girlfriend from a long overseas journey…
White sun-washed sand stretches for miles, against a backdrop of brilliant aquamarine ocean. You might think this is the Caribbean, but the Gulf Coast shore of Florida has some incredibly beautiful beaches that can give Caribbean ones a run for their money. One of the most fun and relaxing Gulf Coast Florida getaways is Marco…
Some travelers are beach people, wanting the sand-and-water experience under palm trees. Others are city travelers, preferring the excitement and diversity of entertainment that a metropolitan vacation offers. Westin Playa Bonita in Panama City is one place where you can have both – in style. The gorgeous property is just at the outskirts of the…
by Sophie Azouaou We landed late afternoon on a balmy day and were welcomed by Salvador. He was eagerly waiting for us with cold drinks and jasmine scented towels, presented on a delightful Mexican ceramic tray. The excitement had begun. We arrived at Capella through a private tunnel called Dos Mares. The unexpectedly mountain carved…