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, 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

The Snow Village

Unpack the sweaters and haul out the snow boots, winter is on it’s way. That means lots of  outdoor holiday activities but if you’re headed to Montreal, it also means the opening of the Snow Village.  Prepare for glacial glamour at the ice hotel, snow igloos, ice restaurant and bar and of course for snow-covered nuptials, an ice chapel. Read More »

The Mangrove Lagoon

The U.S. Virgin Island of St. Thomas is surrounded by four different types of mangroves and the best way to view them is a kayak and snorkel journey to the Mangrove Lagoon with Virgin Island Eco Tours.  Led by helpful guides, I kayaked to the Inner Lagoon Marine Preserve, which was declared a sanctuary in 1994 by Fish and Wildlife Services and is closed to all motorized boats. Read More »