It took me 17 years to get 3,000 hits in baseball. It took one afternoon on the golf course. ― Hank Aaron Highlight: Visiting Sanibel for the first time since hurricane Ian
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Here’s Your Checklist for a Fun Key West Getaway
In Key West, they salt margaritas, not sidewalks. ~ Zë While Key West is known for being one of the most queer-friendly cities for nightlife, entertainment, and cuisine in the US, there are also plenty of opportunities for enjoying some romantic downtime with your significant other. Whether you’re on your honeymoon, celebrating an anniversary, or just need […]
Awesome Beaches in California ⛱️
I’ve been to almost as many places as my luggage. Bob Hope There are few things that exemplify the spirit of California as precisely as its beaches. With a coastline stretching 840 miles, the state is home to over 400 public beaches (and plenty of private ones for those in the know), offering everything from […]
Top 11 International Beach Destinations for Summer 2024 ☀️
Life’s a beach, and I’m just playing in the sand. Unknown Despite inflation, short-staffed airports, and baggage chaos, Americans are prioritizing travel in 2024 — with 50% more planning to travel this year than in 2023. With trends like wellness travel, slow travel, and sustainable travel high on travelers’ bucket lists, there’s no better type of vacation […]
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Key West, FL – Dec. 2023 – Jan. 2024 🚢
Key West mode: activated. ~ Anonymous Highlight: New Year’s Eve last-minute dinner, since our reservations fell through. 🐠🎉
The Wild West: 🤠 Tucson in the spring of 2023 🐂
I write about times and places I would visit in a time machine, like ancient Rome or the Wild West. Caroline Lawrence Due to hurricane Ian, we diverted this year from our typical 🌴⛵️ to 🌵 🔥 Icons of the southwest: Tucson, Arizona is home to the nation’s largest cacti. The giant saguaro is the […]
Key West, FL – Dec. 2022 – Jan. 2023 🐔
Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness. Mark Twain Highlight: Cuban Queen Coffee shop ☕️☮️ The early history of Key West, Florida is that of a long and illustrious variety. The personalities, both famous and infamous, who shaped the island include explorers and entrepreneurs, artists and privateers and smugglers and military leaders. Florida, or […]
Sanibel, September 2022⚾️
Take me to the ocean. Let me sail the open sea. To breathe the warm and salty air and dream of things to be Erica Billups Highlight: Last stay before Hurricane Ian hit 🌀 The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can […]
Sanibel, May 2022☀️
To go out with the setting sun on an empty beach is to truly embrace your solitude. Jeanne Moreau Highlight: Emily gets to see Sanibel for the first time ⛵️ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide […]
Sanibel March 2022🌴
The sea does not reward those who are too anxious, too greedy, or too impatient. One should lie empty, open, choiceless as a beach – waiting for a gift from the sea. Anne Morrow Lindbergh Highlight: Spring Training games were canceled this spring due to baseball players strike ⚾️ The most difficult thing is the […]
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Fjola Blondäl
“I enjoy reading about the many journeys your family made to, and there are hidden gems too. Awesome photos to boot!” ~ Fjola Blondäl
Fjola is a fictional antagonist created by Zë, and although she’s fictional she’s an astute traveler who can bring adequate fun to journeys. I recommend listening to her advice because, as Oscar Wilde once quipped “Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.”
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Järpen Faviken
“I loved seeing all the photos! This Travel blog is a treasure.” ~ Järpen Faviken
Järpen is a formidable fictional chess player created by Zë. You really shouldn’t take advice from her, but here she is.
Her favorite chess opening is the English. Reasons: “The English Opening is a chess opening beginning with 1. c4. Of all the openings that don’t begin by advancing the king’s pawn or the queen’s pawn, the English Opening is among the most popular. White immediately grabs some central space and takes the d5 square under control.”
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Uggi Reynisdóttir is the site’s protagonist. Handsome and wise, Uggi is an avid surfer and swimmer. He’s a pirate by trade with a collection of three yachts and one jet ski. Unlike many of his species, Uggi’s hart is filled with compassion (albeit his brain is filled with hay). But hey…it could be worse.
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