A true standout among the Virgin Islands, this secluded getaway should be on everyone’s “places to see before you die” list. Most of the island is a National Park, ensuring that it doesn’t get crowded with tourists, hotels, and package deals any time soon. Here are several villas in St. John that are definitely worth…
If you are in the prime position to visit the Western Cape Province of South Africa, hire a car and take some time to discover some of the magical holiday destinations on offer. From historic Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela and many political activists were imprisoned for years, to Kirstenbosch Gardens, this province has something…
Wow wow! So, I got on this bus to pet dogs! Denali National Park has some official employees who love their jobs more than anyone else who works there. About 30 sled dogs work hard through the winter to keep the park boundaries pristine and proper in the winter, but summer comes and it’s nap…
We’ve all heard the expression “living the writer’s life,” which is generally understood to mean living an easy life with very little to do. No work, no rush, no problem. While others rush out to work and work hard for a living, writers sit at home and do nothing while getting paid for it. Sigh……
Northern Cyprus is a place full of magic; fully fulfilling the title of “Pearl of the Mediterranean”. It is a rich, colorful tapestry of unspoiled natural beauty, ranging from sparkling, crystal clear waters and golden beaches to fields carpeted with spring wildflowers and the pine-clad heights of the Besparmak Mountains. For centuries, Cyprus has been…
Along the western coast of Grand Cayman lies a stretch of sand known in the travel community as one of the best beaches in the world. With calm waters and endless amounts of pure white sand, Seven Mile Beach is what makes Grand Cayman special. Although the beach is a mile and a half from…
Epiphany: My understanding of the word was that it meant a sudden revelation or realization. As it happens, this is Oxford Dictionary definition #3. The word originates with the baptism of Christ. And where better to celebrate such an occasion than in Ethiopia, a country that embraced Christianity before Europe! The rich tapestry of the…
The obstacle in our path… In ancient times, a king had a rock placed in a path. Then he hid and looked to see if someone would remove the huge rock. Some of the king’s wealthiest merchants and courtiers simply walked by and surrounded him. Many loudly blamed the king for not keeping the roads…
After thirty-five years of running my company, Mid-Hudson Marketing, I have come to realize some truths about what makes business successful. Regardless of what business you’re in, if you give customers what they want, customers will be happy. And happy customers come back. They also refer you to other clients. Now, you would think that…
Physical exercise is as important for a child’s development as intellectual upbringing. Through good physical education, children enjoy better health, coordination, and increased self-confidence. Because of this, many parents believe that their children can greatly benefit from gymnastics. Peninsula kids have 3 highly recommended gymnastics schools to choose from, as their parents can attest. Gymnastics…
