Zuma Beach in Malibu, CA — it was 86 degrees today. Beat that!

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Photo: Whit Honea

The dots on the left are whale sharks in the ocean.

I never thought I’d be one of those crazies cuddling up to blood thirsty creatures all in the name of a good story but there I was, in a boat floating next to a cluster of whale sharks.  As I glimpsed their huge spotted heads bobbing in the turquoise waves, I felt like I was in a bad disaster movie . Only I wasn’t, I was cruising off the coast of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula on Contoy Island, preparing to snorkel with the biggest fish on Earth. Read More »

The backdrop for spa services

I don’t usually travel for relaxation specifically.  For me, the very act of exploring another location is usually very soothing in itself . With that being said, I’m not a huge fan of spa services and typically view them as unwanted intrusions that suck up valuable time that could be used for experiencing something a tad more exciting.  So I was slightly surprised when I discovered myself relaxing to the point of  dozing into a light sleep during a Swedish massage treatment at Villa Del Palmar Resort in Playa Mujeres, Mexico. Read More »

Despite my disdain for Atlantic City, I am a big fan of beach towns. Up and down the East Coast, you’ll find that beach towns share a laid back, washed out, slightly faded atmosphere that’s reflected in the paint on their buildings and the dress of the locals. A trip to these seaside havens will have you waxing poetic about the good old days and embracing the constant presence of sand on and in everything. Before the summer winds down, consider a last-minute trip to one of these vacation throwbacks.

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