Home > Florida • North America • United States > A Day on the Water Tony Scopel Posted onMay 30, 2016May 4, 2017 Comments are off 1977 Views Spending a day on the water is like a day in the park. You can sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery as it casually passes by. We started our five hour […]
Our day began with a two hour trip to Granada, Nicaragua. seeing lots of beautiful countryside while traveling the back roads. We drove through Granada to a park located on the southeast side of the city where we got a good look at the largest freshwater lake in Central America and the ninth largest in the Americas. The lake has three…
The Grand Prix of Gulfport celebrated its 3rd annual competition boat racing and boat show on March 29 thru the 31, 2019. There were plenty of vendors serving great food and refreshing beverages on a beautiful sunny South Florida weekend. This exciting event is circled around Formula 1 {F1} Powerboat racing. These low-profile –…
Tony Scopel Posted onNovember 29, 2020November 29, 2020 Comments are off How many times have you heard the phrase, “Boys and Their Toys?“ How about, “You can sperate the men from the boys by the price of their toys!” I bet you have heard both. The photo shown left is a Ferrari showroom in Monte […]
Tybee Island Lighthouse is just minutes away from Savannah. It lies 18 miles east of downtown. It’s a local’s favorite but in the last few decades, it has become a popular tourist destination. My name is Anthony. I will be your guide today on this historic adventure. I would like to start with a few […]
Home > Florida • North America • United States > Mailboxes with personality – Part 2 The two plus miles of Hickory Boulevard which just happens to be on Hickory Island, will again be our focal point. Continuing on with our Mailboxes with personality – part 2, we start with an appropriate structure that belongs on the water’s edge […]
Home > Come Travel with Us • Florida • North America • United States > Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium The Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is an attraction that will be enjoyed by everyone in your group. The research laboratory was founded in 1955 by Eugenie Clark. In 1967 it was renamed in honor of the financial contributions made by William […]
Phoenix Ventura Posted onDecember 29, 2016May 5, 2017 Comments are off Phoenix Ventura is normally way above sea level, exploring summits that meet the upper skies. However, she took time off from climbing to visit the enchanting Hanagae Beach on Muuido Island. Muuido – a.k.a. Muui Island, is located in South Korea. This smaller island became popular when […]
Tony Scopel Posted onDecember 25, 2022 Comments are off ALONG WITH our veterans, the men and women serving in America’s Armed Forces are one of our greatest assets. They are a major component for keeping the phrase, “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness” alive and well. There is no truer dedication that an individual […]
Home > Come Travel with Us • Mexico • North America > Rosarito, Mexico The day started with a two hour drive to the Tijuana, Mexico border. On this particular day the lines were fairly short and the crossing took only minutes verses hours. From what I have heard and somewhat witnessed, the best time to drive across the border is […]
Ogunquit, Maine {pronounced; oh-gun-kwit} is a cozy seaside community with an estimated 900 non-seasonal residences. In the indigenous Abenaki native language, Ogunquit means “Beautiful Place By the Sea”. You, me and The Dock would like to welcome you for joining us on our recent tour to one of America’s most northeastern states! My name is […]
Rhode Island is one of America’s smallest states but at the same time, has approximately 400 miles of shoreline. Being one of the original 13 colonies, Rhode Island was and still is a popular port of call. With ships coming and going, they still need guided through several treacherous channels. Join us on our remarkable […]
Home > Mexico • North America > A walk down Playa del Carmen’s 5th Avenue A good place for us to start our walk down Playa del Carmen’s 5th Avenue is Parque Fundadores – translated means Founders Park. The park’s bronze center piece stands just over 50 feet tall and celebrates the New Mayan Calendar. The park always has […]
Home > Central America • Panama > Our First Days in Panama Wheels up in Ft Lauderdale and wheels down at Panama’s Tocumen International Airport in just under 3 hours. The skies are overcast with a hint of drizzle, which is indigenous to the tropical climate that Panama is well known for. We cleared Customs, retrieved our luggage and found our ride to […]
