Whenever you need to chill out, what’s better than a laid-back and fun escape? Los Cabos in Baja California Mexico fits the bill for me anytime. Cabo San Lucas is a popular party town and San José del Cabo is more luxurious and subdued. Both feature amazing resorts, azure seas, and festive colors everywhere. Find a local guide in Los Cabos, here. I've been to Los Cabos … [Read more...]
Shifting Shorelines: Messages From a Wiser Self: Book Review
I was in South Florida for a week, so it seemed appropriate that I read a book called Shifting Shorelines: Messages From a Wiser Self while I was on the plane coming from Los Angeles. The book takes place on one of the Barrier Islands near the Florida Keys and is a reflection by 70-ish author Terry Helwig on her life’s journey and how she relates to the nature around her. I … [Read more...]
Visit Pompano Beach, Florida for Sunkissed Bliss
I flew to Fort Lauderdale, Florida for a conference that is nearby my aunt’s condo in Pompano Beach. Of course, I couldn’t resist staying with her for a few nights afterward. It had been 15 years since I was last there when my late boyfriend visited and then took a Caribbean cruise out of Miami. My aunt is in her 80s now, so I was excited to see her. She lives in a high-rise … [Read more...]
A Bushwacker Cocktail: And Flinging Fish in Alabama
The recipe from the famous Florabama bar in Alabama is top-secret but this one is pretty close. Enjoy! Make sure to read more about the bar and its fish-flinging contest underneath. Enjoy this recipe! Make your Bushwacker cocktail look extra special in a Hurricane Glass by clicking here The Flora Bama Mullet Toss I had no idea what to expect when I accepted an … [Read more...]
Visit Pass-a-Grille, Florida for Laid Back Fun and Kitsch
Pass-a-Grille, Florida is on the southernmost tip of St. Pete’s Beach, outside of Tampa. A visit there is a venture back in time to the era of Pez containers, pink flamingos, and kitschy surfboards. It’s almost like being in a time capsule of old Florida nostalgia. This tiny piece of Paradise makes a charming get-a-way for those wishing to disappear, a romantic nook for … [Read more...]
