Coming in at #2 in the poll “Where to Next?” was Martha’s Vineyard! This is one of my family’s favorite spots on the island, and it’s a perfect day trip. On the road between Oak Bluffs and Edgartown you will find the Joseph Sylvia State Beach. Along that beach you will find “the bridge in … Continue reading
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Close Your Eyes and Make a Wish
For the next three days I will post the top 3 locations requested in my poll a few days ago! Coming in at number 3, is Italy! One place that you cannot miss, that does not cost you a cent, is the Trevi Fountain. You’ve seen it in the movies. You’ve seen it … Continue reading
Underneath a Canopy of Colors
Sticking with the England theme in honor of the first day of the Olympics…Covent Gardens, just off King Street in London, England, is a great way to spend the afternoon! It’s arched roofs are often covered with colorful flowers and banners for every occasion. The open air market was used for the flower-seller, Eliza Doolittle, in … Continue reading
A Labor of Love
I thought I would post about London today because the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Olympics was last night in London! One of my personal favorite stops in London was the Albert Memorial in Kensington Gardens. We visited the memorial at sunset, and I think there is no better time to visit. The memorial … Continue reading
Where to Next?
A Museum for Shoes?
The Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto, Canada is a museum you won’t find anywhere else in the world! Devoted entirely to shoes, the museum features historic slippers from all over the world, as well as celebrity kicks and even some socks! A great museum for kids and adults alike, there is something for every generation. … Continue reading
Hula Show underneath a Canopy of Trees
This event hosted at Moanalua Gardens every July, is a well-kept secret! Many locals don’t even know about this wonderful hula festival! The event lasts from 8:30AM (pre-ceremony) until 4PM and is completely free! The festival features hula halau (schools) from all over the Hawaiian Islands dancing on an ancient hula mound. On my visit … Continue reading
Free Hula Show at Sunset
The Hyatt Regency, along Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki, sponsors a free hula show every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday (if the weather is good, which it nearly always is) at 6:30. The show lasts about an hour and features many different hula halau (schools) as well as other hula groups. The show happens just … Continue reading
Breathtaking Views of Honolulu Harbor
Aloha Tower, once the highest tower in Honolulu, offers breathtaking views of Honolulu Harbor and the cities of Honolulu and Waikiki. The elevator ride up is free and easy after a quick bag check by a security guard who stands near by. On top of the tower are four look-out decks where you get a … Continue reading
London Day Four
Today we took a bus tour to three places around London; Windsor Castle (where the Queen takes holiday), the Roman Baths in Bath, and Stonehenge. WINDSOR CASTLE: The castle was beautiful, another castle built by William the Conqueror in the 11th century and built upon by many monarchs after that. It is actually the castle … Continue reading
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