Veronica James's Blog, page 129
February 4, 2018
Cedar Key – Florida’s Spare Key
It's clam-tastic!Cedar Key sits just off the coast in the northwest corner of the Gulf of Mexico, clear across the state from the well-known chain of islands down south.
The locals like to call it the "Island That Time Forgot,” and... CONTINUE READING >>
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January 31, 2018
Live Like a Local
We can’t count the times we have said “wouldn’t it be cool to live here.” There is a solution for empty nesters like us that have the freedom to kick off their shoes and stay awhile...
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January 25, 2018
Cuba’s Viñales Valley: Cycling, Cigars, & Salsa
Two-wheeled transportation was a perfect choice for traversing the Viñales Valley in western Cuba. The route took us through some gorgeous scenery and inspired us...
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January 19, 2018
Interview with Gypsynesters for some Serious Travel Goals
We are thrilled to reprint this interview that first appeared on Obsessory.com. Thanks guys, we had a blast doing this!
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January 15, 2018
A Small Space in Your Suitcase Can Make a Big Impact in the World!
Did you know you can make a big impact on the lives of children around the world if you Pack for a Purpose?How did we not know about this organization?
It's such a simple way for us to use available space in our luggage to provide supplies to communities we visit - and we just had to share our good luck in finding out about it!... CONTINUE READING >>
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January 8, 2018
The Galápagos on Your Bucket List? What You Need to Know to Go
The Galápagos Islands had long been on our bucket list. Finally tuition-free when our youngest graduated from college, we treated ourselves to the adventure of a lifetime.
Here's what we learned about how to get there, what to pack, what to expect and how to prepare for one of the most fascinating... CONTINUE READING >>
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January 2, 2018
A Catalina Christmas
For most of us, thinking about Christmas conjures up Currier & Ives scenes of snow covered cottages nestled among frosty flocked evergreens. It’s a lovely image, but overlooks the freezing reality of bone chilling blizzards, so we decided to celebrate the holiday with a quick jaunt across the Pacific to Santa Catalina... CONTINUE READING >>
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December 24, 2017
We are Spending Christmas on Catalina!
A huge thank you to the Avalon Hotel and Select Registry for hosting a much needed Christmas getaway after we lost everything in the fire... CONTINUE READING >>
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December 22, 2017
A Night Out in Old (and New) Havana
When we told people that we were going to Cuba, many had questions as to if that was even possible. We had some concerns, but in the end they turned out to be mostly unwarranted. The process is actually fairly simple, as long as the visit is part of a well-planned tour group... CONTINUE READING >>
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December 11, 2017
It Feels Like Our Lives have been Erased
Photo albums spanning four and five generations, adorable baby clothes, favorite toys, and revered books held in hopes of future grandchildren, the emergent works and grades of our offspring as they strived from class to class in their studies, souvenirs gathered from across the globe, and the relics and mementos of our previous careers have all been wiped away forever. CONTINUE READING >>
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