South Shore Break O’ahu offers plenty of magnificent shorelines that not only provide postcard beauty, but offers some of the world’s best surfing. When flying into Honolulu’s Daniel K Inouye International Airport, the glistening shades of blue lead right up to its brown sand beaches. Its simply amazing! After thirteen hours, one layover and a […]
Paul Scopel Posted onMarch 29, 2016May 4, 2017 Comments are off What a memorable week it has been! As a harbinger of spring, beautiful Sedona, Arizona rolls out the red carpet to host the Sedona International Film Festival each year. This fabulous gala was founded in 1994 and has been an annual event ever since. During […]
Kauai’s North Shore extends from Ka’ilio to Mokolea. It is one of the most breathtaking coastlines I have ever seen. Watching the crystal clear – aqua blue – South Pacific water crash against the volcanic cliffs is absolutely amazing. There’s nothing like it anywhere in the lower 48! My name is Anthony. I will be […]
Home > Florida • North America > That Wacky Coconut! Tony Scopel Posted onJune 30, 2014June 5, 2019 Comments are off 6739 Views Maureen and I are very fortunate to live in a tropical environment where palm trees are plentiful. The coconut tree Arecaceare – part of the palm family, also grows here. The coconut palms produce their fruits year-round. The […]
Home > Massachusetts • North America • United States > Experiencing Boston and its sites Continuing on from the previous article, we finished lunch and are now ready to resume experiencing Boston and all its has to offer. I hope you are ready for a bit of early American History. We decided to follow the Freedom Trail. This particular trail […]
Home > Florida • North America > Visiting Sanibel & Captiva Islands To get on the islands of Sanibel and Captiva we pay a one-way toll. The charges can be a bit higher than a normal state toll-road, but it’s a small price to pay to experience these two floating paradises. There are a few places to think about visiting […]
Ft Myers Beach hosted the 31st American Sand Sculpting Championship – November 17 – 26, 2017. This annual event involves over 2,000 tons of sand and 16 very creative artist. The near perfect weather allowed the sculptors to do what they do best and that is to turn piles of sugar fine white sand into beautiful […]
Tony Scopel Posted onSeptember 30, 2022 Comments are off Block Island’s Southeast Lighthouse is only steps away from the Mohegan Bluffs. This makes it easy to see both attractions in the same day. For those who follow the travel site know me and for you who don’t, my name is Anthony. I will be your […]
Home > North America • Rhode Island • United States > A day in Newport, RI – Part 2 Tony Scopel Posted onJune 13, 2016May 4, 2017 Comments are off 2551 Views After touring some of the beautiful coastline that surrounds the island, we headed inland to explore the picturesque streets that tell a lot about Newport’s history. If you’re not […]
Tony Scopel Posted onNovember 19, 2014April 20, 2017 Comments are off One of SW Florida’s most beautiful nature provided attractions is just south of Ft Myers Beach and Estero Island. Lovers Key State Park is made up of four barrier reefs. The four landmarks are Lovers Key, Inner & Long Keys and Black Island. In the early 1900’s […]
Home > Florida • North America • United States > Daytona International Speedway – NASCAR’s birth place Daytona Beach, Florida is home to some of the most fabulous sugar fine white sandy beaches, beautiful weather and the world renowned Daytona International Speedway. This vacation destination hosted auto racing on its hard packed sandy beaches starting in 1902. In 1904 a land speed […]
Home > Mexico • North America > Paamul’s Beach and Palapa Community Tony Scopel Posted onJune 1, 2017August 1, 2017 Comments are off 3459 Views Paamul’s Beach and Palapa Community are tucked away in a nice secluded area. Its serene setting is perfect when wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of the neighboring towns and their tourist traps. This quiet community […]
Gay Isis Posted onApril 21, 2016May 4, 2017 Comments are off Trip of a Lifetime – Playing in Paradise. The second part of our trip to the Philippine Islands starts with a snorkeling adventure. It begins early in the morning before the sun is up. We joined up with a scuba diving – island hopping tour that […]
Home > California • Nevada • North America • United States > Lake Tahoe’s Emerald Bay State Park Tony Scopel Posted onJuly 29, 2016May 4, 2017 Comments are off 2703 Views Between western Nevada and California’s Sierra Nevada Mountain Range lies North America’s largest alpine lake. The Resort Town of Lake Tahoe rises over 6,200 feet above sea level. This […]
