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Tired of the Heat? Try These Five Cool Island Destinations
There is just something about an island. Drive over that bridge or causeway, through marshes or over a scenic bay, and arrive at a beautiful destination that is isolated from the rest of the mainland – even from the rest of the world. If this extremely humid summer heat is getting to you just as … Continue reading
Pin ItI Was SO WRONG About Hilton Head
The first thing I was wrong about when I thought I knew it all about Hilton Head is the fact that Hilton Head is an island. Seriously. Who knew? OK, I guess everyone but me. When people talked about going to Hilton Head on vacation – and many people talk about going to Hilton Head … Continue reading
Pin ItGulf Shores/Orange Beach – the Best Kept Secret in Alabama
Drive across Alabama. Now just keep on driving you are totally out of road. You should see the sugar-white sand and crystal green water of the wonderful gulf coast area. Gulf Shores / Orange Beach (click to see Mapquest) You have arrived in one of the loveliest, quietest and most family-friendly destinations in Alabama. Gulf … Continue reading
Pin ItSammy Does The Gulf Coast
It all started with the snake. No, not a real snake. Do you know me at all? Snakes belong in cages or somewhere far, far away from me where they can eat mice and be part of the circle of life and I never, ever have to see them. It was a stuffed snake we … Continue reading
Mermaid Cottages, Tybee Island, Georgia
We turned off the main road through Tybee Island onto a quiet side street which had at its end a sandy path leading directly to the ocean. We pulled up to the teeny, hot pink cottage that was steps from the beach. We were both taken aback at the perfection of this little place. Old Love Cottage is … Continue reading
Pin ItThe Best Seafood Restaurant on the Gulf Coast – Lulu’s!
We thought we were going to a little seaside dive restaurant and, honestly, our expectations were low. We were staying at the Perdido Beach Resort in Gulf Shores, Alabama and one of my completely lovely PR people had arranged a visit to Lulu’s. My first mistake was in not checking their website or any reviews … Continue reading
Pin ItThe Most Perfect Condo in Navarre Beach – Summerwind Resort
We stepped through the door of our condo at the Summerwind Resort in Navarre Beach, Florida with pretty high expectations. I had been coming to nearby Pensacola Beach, also on Santa Rosa Island, since I was a little girl so I knew the snow white sand and emerald water were going to make a pretty … Continue reading
Pin ItWho, What, When, Where and Why – the Five W’s of a Bargain Beach Vacation
I’m writing this article in a tiny, circa 1920s cottage called Old Love on Tybee Island, Georgia. The hot pink exterior is complemented by the bright turquoise and white interior where lazily turning ceiling fans evoke that special, incomparable beach mood. Mermaid Cottages offers a wide variety of cottages all over the island in different … Continue reading
Pin ItYes, It’s a Fabulous Hotel – But is Breakfast Included?
I took a bite of the delicious hot pancakes that had just been delivered to my table at Paulette’s Restaurant in the River Inn of Harbor Town in Memphis, Tennessee. Not only were they cooked to perfection and perfectly wonderful, I also felt pretty smug about my breakfast because it was free. When you stay … Continue reading
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