The ancient entrance to San Gervasio

Cozumel represents sandy beaches and Margarita-fueled relaxation to many but the island actually holds much historical  significance. Cozumel is the location for the  ancient shrine for the Mayan fertility goddess, Ixchel.   The shrine is tucked into the San Gervasio ruins, which is a 2,000 year old structure that covers 125 acres in the Cozumel rain forest.  Read More »

Roaming wild chickens

You can’t visit Kaua’i without seeing or hearing the wild chickens.  Besides the red dirt and a drop dead gorgeous landscape, the chickens are a Kaua’i hallmark.  It doesn’t matter where you go, to the beach, hiking, a parking lot, you will be greeted by these colorful birds. Chickens prance around the island like they own it and I guess when you consider their numbers and the centuries that they have roamed Kaua’i, they sort of do. Read More »

Falls Park

Charleston and Myrtle Beach may win more name recognition but Greenville, SC has just as much to offer as those other  SC vacation spots.  With unusual museums, a myriad of state parks, exceptional restaurants as well as the dazzling Blue Ridge Mountains just a few miles away, this mid-sized, Southern metropolis has it all. Read More »

A sculpture at Snow Days Chicago

Revel in the Windy City’s natural frosty attributes at Snow Days Chicago, a 3-day winter festival at Navy Pier.  Pile on the winter gear and get ready to play in the snow during non-stop activities on January 28-30.  Chicago can always be counted on for frigid temps and lots of snow and this is one way to celebrate instead of fighting it. Events include professional ice sculpting, dog sled racing demonstrations, a snow board rail jam competition and live entertainment at the family pavilion inside Navy Pier. Read More »