From the monthly archives:

June 2009

North Captiva – Vacation with the Manatees!

June 30, 2009

It is typical during the summer months to see manatee in the water surrounding North Captiva.  Typically I have seen them in the canal near the runway.  I have gathered some information about The manatee for you. Belonging to the Sirenia order of mammalians, manatees are the common name for a large, gray or black [...]

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Guest Blog – Stacy & Jeff do SE Asia (24 of 40)

June 29, 2009

a new one… we were just offered breast milk for our coffee.

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Top 5 Most Romantic Beaches in the World

June 25, 2009

It’s hard to say what, exactly, makes a vacation HOT.  It’s more than the just weather, as Heidi Klum and hubby Seal could tell you – he infamously popped the question in a snow cave atop a glacier – but you can bet their engagement night was anything but frosty.  And while canopy beds, private [...]

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Guest Blog – Stacy & Jeff do SE Asia (23 of 40)

June 24, 2009
Jeff & Stacy in the Mekong Delta

delta blues… “woke up one morning, do do do sat right up in bed, do do do pour myself some whiskey, do do do i look over and kiss my baby still asleep in bed, and then i cried ive got the delta blues,  the delta blues baby  oooh ive got the delta blues. we’re [...]

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Guest Blog – North Captiva Island

June 23, 2009

by Sarah Rapp Resident, North Captiva Island Did you know that besides Florida, no other states report the production of mangoes? Consequently, Florida is the main United States producer of this fruit. Mango Mania is a festival held at the German American Social Club (2101 S.W. Pine Island Road, Cape Coral during the month of July). [...]

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Guest Blog – Stacy & Jeff do SE Asia (22 of 40)

June 22, 2009

where to begin????? “let’s see, we spent 8 days in china beach which is located half way between danang and hoi an. and we loved every second of it.  the only reason we left was cause we’ve now started a bit of a schedule to meet my mom.  but, open long beach, very similar to [...]

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In Honor of Father’s Day…

June 21, 2009

OK, so you’ve already given your dad that customized necktie embellished with your photograph on it, now you have a little down time while your dad is out getting acquainted with the new gas grill your mom gave him.  Before your family sits down to eat, now’s your chance to read up on Beachhouse.com’s  picks [...]

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Guest Blog – Stacy & Jeff do SE Asia (21 of 40)

June 20, 2009

DMZ tour *** this entry is long and just deals with the DMZ tour and may drag on, so beware! and our history’s not so good, so bare with it*** arriving to central vietnam, we entered the main hub of the ‘american war’ – as its called here – naturally, since it marked the border [...]

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A Recipe From Each Continent of the World (2 of 7)

June 19, 2009

Africa:  African Potato Stew & Ugali – native to Kenya Stew Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 cups onions, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger 2 teaspoons poppy seeds 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 tablespoon ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 2 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 4 [...]

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Guest Blog – Stacy & Jeff do SE Asia (20 of 40)

June 18, 2009

descent of the dragon “the junk/boat was fairly big – it had 10 rooms on the first floor, dinning room for 20 + on the second, and a deck up top.  we started with lunch which was decent.  all-inclusive usually means the food’s gonna suck, and in this case, it pretty much all did. the [...]

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A Recipe from Each Continent of the World (1 of 7)

June 17, 2009

Asia:  Tom Ka Gai Soup – native to Thailand Ingredients: Good quality Chinese chicken stock – 1 cup Coconut milk – 1 cup Fresh or frozen lemongrass – 1/2 a  stalk Galangal – fresh – 6 slices (If you don’t have any at home, you can order some online) Kaffir Lime Leaves – 2 (hand-torn) [...]

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Best places to get Patriotic for the 4th of July

June 16, 2009

1.  Washington DC Beginning with the Independence Day parade along Constitution Avenue, the Nation’s capital has activities all day long to keep you busy this 4th.  After the parade, head on over to the US Capitol’s West Lawn for the FREE Capitol Fourth Concert – the National Symphony Orchestra as well as some pop artists [...]

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Destin, Florida has it all!

June 15, 2009

Destin is an all-encompassing destination spot located on the Emerald Coast of Florida. Destin is also referred to as the “World’s Luckiest Fishing Village” as it has the largest fishing vessel in Florida. Attractions and activities in Destin include high-end shopping and dining, golfing, fishing, boating, water-sports, renowned beaches, forests, scenic state parks that are [...]

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Guest Blog – Jeff & Stacy do SE Asia (19 of 40)

June 14, 2009

startin the boat tour… “it’s amazing, our seventh day here in hanoi and we’re still walking down little streets and alleys we hadn’t done before… something always new! we departed from the old quarter on friday the 13th to halong bay, which in vietnamese means, ‘descent of the dragon’ because if you were to fly [...]

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Guest Blog – Stacy & Jeff do SE Asia (18 of 40)

June 13, 2009

uncle ho… today we saw uncle ho.  really we saw him in his own flesh…. embalmed of course.  at the ho chi minh mausoleum, you stand in this thick long line for about thirty minutes and you swiftly move along the outside until you reach the ‘lotus building‘ what looks like a square with pillars, and you silently [...]

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Travel Tools – Yelp Review

June 12, 2009

Founded in 2004 by a trio of MRL Ventures guys based out of San Francisco, Yelp has grown into one of the leading search and user review sites in the world.  Yelp got its name by truncating the words “Yellow Pages” into something short and catchy enough to stand out.  Already surpassing its closest rival, Citysearch, [...]

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Guest Blog – Stacy & Jeff do SE Asia (17 of 40)

June 11, 2009

it’s day three in hanoi and we’re still diggin it.  a city of 3 million, its got an amazing amount of character and charm, of course with the daily tourist scams, but we’d be surprised if there weren’t any. on our first day we walked around ‘old quarter‘ where we’re staying to get our barrings. [...]

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Travel Tools – Lonely Planet Review

June 10, 2009

Named after the Joe Cocker song “Space Captain,” (the founders Maureen and Tony Wheeler thought he sang “lonely planet” – it’s really “lovely planet) Lonely Planet is perhaps the leading online travel research, tips, advice and informational site.  These guys got their start penning travel guidebooks for backpackers and other low-budget travel efficianados.  In addition to thier [...]

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The Philosophy of Travel

June 9, 2009

Anyone who has done it will tell you that traveling, when done right, is sort of like a religious experience…or like a drug.  Once you get the itch it can be impossible to fully scratch – sure, it may ebb now and again, but it is sure to creep back in and leave you compulsively [...]

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Guest Blog – Stacy & Jeff do SE Asia (16 of 40)

June 8, 2009

vietnam “well we made it.  and with that said we’ve already encountered/checked off things we knew would occur… we signed up for our 24hour bus ride at $19.00 each.  nothing to write home about, but at least it wasn’t the worst.  they drove us 7 hours to the border and then we stayed there until [...]

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The Heavenly Seven-Mile Long Community of Boca Grande

June 7, 2009

Boca Grande is a peaceful seven mile long community in Gasparilla Island, Southwest Florida.  This paradisiacal location is ideal for a get-away-from-it-all location as it offers a tranquilizing alternative to the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Boca Grande does not have any high rises or traffic lights and the mode of transportation for most [...]

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Guest Blog – Stacy & Jeff do SE Asia (15 of 40)

June 6, 2009

mountain bikes… “we decided in the morning to rent some mountain bikes and go for a ride to to numerous caves and blue lagoons that lie within the limestone mountains. we spent the day swimming in the blue lagoon and lounging in the shade. we then completed the ride it was around 30km and took [...]

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Dana Point – Harboring the Good Life!

June 5, 2009

Dana Point is a beautiful city located in southern Orange County, California.  The motto of the city is “Harboring the Good Life,” which is manifested in the life of residents of the city. This city is a popular vacation destination because of its serene natural beauty, gorgeous beaches, shopping, beautiful parks, and host of activities [...]

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Guest Blog – Stacy & Jeff do SE Asia (14 of 40)

June 4, 2009

party on the river… “blazing through the towering limestone mountains of laos to the river town of vang vieng we arrive in our mini bus. so we’ve been taking lots of minibuses and each time you think your going to be riding in the brand new one sitting at the bus station, but when the [...]

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Unwind at Redington Shores!

June 3, 2009

Redington Shores is a beautiful beach town in Pinellas County, Florida.  It is a lovely town that promises a soothing and enjoyable vacation experience. You can unwind by soaking in the natural beauty, relaxing at the wide sandy beaches, and going to the pleasant parks.  The more active people can enjoy fishing, boating, water-sports, golfing, [...]

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Guest Blog – Jeff & Stacy do SE Asia (13 of 40)

June 2, 2009

back on the tuk tuk … “to the public bus stop. well we made it to our furthest northern town of chaing sien. this little town sits on the mekong river near the famous golden triangle. we found a great little guest house that sits just outside the old city walls. thinking that we could [...]

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Manzanillo – Que Bonita!

June 1, 2009

Manzanillo, Mexico is a wonderful destination located in the state of Colima. It is a coastal city on the Pacific side with the busiest port in Mexico. However, despite its commercial importance, it has retained its tranquil laid-back Mexican charm. The port of Manzanillo is made up of two separate bays, divided by the Peninsula [...]

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