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
Beach destinations in 2024
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
Key West mode: activated. ~ Anonymous Highlight: New Year’s Eve last-minute dinner, since our reservations fell through. 🐠🎉
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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