Category: Tours Travel
Diving information about Maui Hawaii
Many people come to the island of Maui to dive. But when we took them diving, a lot of the divers expected different kinds of things. So to clarify what to expect. Here’s a bit of information on scuba diving in Maui. Water temperature: I remember the first time I came to Maui and jumped…
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Smoke row
(A Civil War story they would never tell) Nashville, Tennessee, in 1860, near the river, resided in a district known as Smokey Row, which was four blocks long and two wide, where the prostitution industry thrived – eight full blocks of houses and houses of disrepute . If you had asked the Nashville sheriffs at…
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Family vacations in Southern California without the crowds
If you live in Southern California, you know that summer draws crowds – visitors from across the country and around the world. That means it’s hard to go anywhere without running into crowds and traffic, two main ingredients that make kids (and parents) cranky. One place that seems to have clung to its laid-back Californian…
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Top Six Fun Things to Do in Lincoln City Oregon
1. Go fly a kite! Lincoln City is located at the 45th parallel. What this means is that you get constant winds most of the year. This makes Lincoln City the self-proclaimed “Kite Capital of the World”. There are two kite festivals each year in Lincoln City, one in June and one in October. The…
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The Gold Coast of Costa Rica
Crucible of the “Costa Dorada of Costa Rica” Costa Rica has long been a haven for people seeking to escape from all walks of life around the planet. Guanacaste’s “Costa Dorada”, located in the northwest corner of the country, has become the destination of choice for most of these “new wave pilgrims.” They come in…
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Free Ads for Small Businesses During COVID-19
In the midst of this pandemic, many people had the opportunity to help and do what they need for their community. Many of us were able to connect with our communities in new ways. In Boston, small businesses have lost a significant amount of foot traffic. “There are people doing DoorDashing and post-pairing half of…
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Diving: the little things
Scuba diving was on my bucket list, and since I was close to retirement in the summer of 2013, I thought it was time to cross it off. When I took my first scuba lessons, I quickly learned that what many dive instructors say is true: water is not man’s natural environment. So, I was…
Read More What do you know about Belize?
Today Norm Goldman, editor of sketchandtravel.com and bookpleasures.com is pleased to have as a guest Joshua Berman, co-author of Moon Handbooks Belize. Joshua is an expert in traveling around Belize and recently chose this small Central American country for his own honeymoon; He has also lived and written extensively about Nicaragua and Honduras. Welcome to…
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Samoa: an itinerary for a week in this South Pacific paradise
If you are looking for a beach vacation on a tropical white sand beach, covered with coconut trees, this is your island! Or should I say … islands. Upolu is the main island where Apia, the capital, is located. Savaii, the largest island, is quite a different experience and should not be missed. There are…
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Five practical steps to critical estate planning
According to data from the National Association of Estate Councils and Planners, more than 120 million Americans do not have up-to-date plans to protect their families in the event of accident, illness or death. Getting the estate planning process in motion can be the most important gift you give your family so that your loved…
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