Myrtle Beach Sky Wheel

Myrtle Beach, SC gets lots of attention for being a sunny family destination brimming with beaches, water parks and Southern hospitality. The fun has increased considerably with the opening of the SkyWheel attraction on Myrtle Beach’s new boardwalk. Flying into the airport, you’ll spot the slowing turning wheel, especially at night, when there’s a light show.  But once you get up close, you realize that it’s much more than a fancy ferris wheel. Read More »

Okay, put your leaves away, it’s time for winter stuff!

That actually reminds me of a poem I wrote in elementary school:

Come each fall I’d rake the leaves,

into a pile they’d glide with ease,

and when I’s done the wind did blow

then back to raking leaves I’d go.

Yes, this is still a Wordless Wednesday entry. Poems don’t count.

Photo: modomatic via Flickr

Orange Hill Inn

Nassau, Bahamas is a beach lover’s paradise with pristine, uncrowded shores and pearly sand. But if you can tear yourself away, there’s more to this island than just sun and surf. One of the hallmarks of the local culture is the weekend fish fry on West Bay Street in New Providence.  It offers not just an endless variety of seafood possibilities but an lively connection to local music and customs. Read More »

Okay, so Monument Valley isn’t the typical kind of monument we feature in this series. You can’t argue it’s awesomeness, so we’ll just chalk its inclusion up to semantics and enjoy the moment.

Take your time.

This post is part of the UpTake Monday Museums, Monuments and Memorials Series.

Photo: snowpeak via Flickr