Profile: Joe Romano works in in the field of corporate communications and has worked as a freelance writer and blogger since 2005. His blog, Hey Joe, is a collection of random bits of flotsam concerning life, his family, dead celebrities and other miscellaneous drivel that strikes his fancy. Joe’s Favorite Vacation: To me a great vacation should provide abundant opportunities to relax. As much as like seeing new sights I never feel that a vacation was a complete success unless I managed to finish at least one book. Therefore, beach trips (Anna Maria Island, Florida comes to mind) have to rank up there as some of my favorites. They offer both the time to relax and time for fun with the kids. When we manage to get away sans kids, my wife and I enjoy exploring the many cozy coastal locations of California.
Dollar Days at Golden Gate Fields – Your Best Bet
Jun 23, 2010; 2 CommentsThe Gates of Golden Gate Fields So you’ve got the kids hanging around on any given Sunday, and your stuck for something to do that’s not going to cost you a fortune. You can’t spend every weekend going to Disneyland, or Hawaii, or NYC.... Read more »
Indian Springs – The Hidden Jewel of El Dorado County
Jun 09, 2010; Comments OffA little slice of Shangri-la For selfish reasons I hesitate to write this post. Not having had the opportunity to truly enjoy this little piece of Shangri-la, I’m not sure I’m ready to share it with you. But times are tough and we... Read more »
Northern California’s Stinson Beach
May 17, 2010; 3 CommentsSurf’s Up One of the great things about living in California is our proximity to both the mountains and the beaches. In fact, just last month I mentioned our plans to hit a local beach to a friend of mine, which prompted him to relate to me... Read more »
Mt. Diablo Summit – Top of the World, Ma!
Mar 25, 2010; 2 CommentsMt. Diablo Summit Take a quiet afternoon, the boy home on a vacation day, and nothing good on TV. What to do? Why not take a drive up to the summit of Mt. Diablo? The boy and I recently accompanied my father and my uncle on a quick afternoon drive to... Read more »
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