Tag: travel
Cafe Luna: Red Sox Nation
“It’s a small world after all. It’s a small world after all. It’s a small world after all. It’s a small, small world.” – Disney What do the Boston Red Sox and an Italian restaurant in Naples, Florida have in common? All shall soon be revealed. My sister, Maria, her husband, Tim, and their three […]
Inside the Christmas Tree
Last December, I went to my first Christmas tree lighting in Delray Beach. One of my friends from Junior League, Gillian, had invited me out with her and some of her friends. Atlantic Ave was bustling with holiday spirit, as children excitedly waited for Santa’s descent. Lucky for us, we got outside seating at Tryst. As […]
A Day in Paradise — The JM Family Way
One plane. 14 associates. Three flight crew. 30-minute flight to Treasure Cay in the Abacos, Bahamas. Five minutes to clear Customs. Four boats (one was a yacht known as the Gallant Lady). 16 marine crew. Two excursions (fishing or island hopping). 10 associates fished (I fished along with Josh, David, Noelle, and Jonah); four island hopped (four dozen […]
Iceland: Land of Fire and Ice (Land Elds Og Isa)
“Why Iceland?” This is what I was asked when I would answer the question, “Where is your next vacation?” My response, “Why not?” Who wouldn’t be intrigued by the “land of fire and ice”? Iceland has been on the “Gina and Leann travel bucket list” for awhile now. So when Leann saw Go-Today’s $999, four-night/five-day package on Travelzoo’s Top 20, she […]
Mt. Fuji: Are We There Yet?
An excited girl Rosy cheeks, a bubble of energy, a twinkle in my eyes. Young, innocent and twenty-two, embarking on an overseas journey to the orient… Japan. Exploration of a foreign country has always left my skin tingling with goose bumps as the anticipation of the unknown dances throughout my body. Expectation of adventure lies […]
Fantasy Fest 2012
This year, I decided to add a touch of craziness to my Halloween. So, when my friend, Elaine, asked me to join her and her friend, John, at Fantasy Fest in Key West, how could I say no? This year’s theme: A-Conch-Alypse The dress code: Clothing optional. Body paint highly encouraged. The rules: What rules? […]