We were recently in New Jersey for a scuba diving conference and decided to visit the Thomas Edison National Historic Park. Maintained by the National Parks, the Laboratory Complex opened in October of 2009. The brick buildings in West Orange, NJ, are just remarkable. It honestly looks like all the workers and inventors left for […]
We generally like to have a dry day before our flight out after a week of diving, and even though recommendations are for an 18-hour window after the last dive before flying, we like to do 24 hours for some extra margin. With a 7am flight, that meant sitting out the last day’s morning dives […]
We recently had the opportunity to celebrate a special birthday and we marked the occasion with a helicopter tour of Montreal. Having lived in Montreal for much of our lives we know the city well but, even so, looking down from 1,500 feet was a special experience.
We finished up our Cambodian holiday and since we were connecting through Bangkok, we decided to add a short 3-day stop in Phuket, Thailand. We had visited Phuket over 10 years ago and had fond memories of the scuba diving and the beautiful beaches. This time, we also decided to see some of the local […]
There is a lot of history around the New York area and many mansions, historic places, and Gilded Age homes. One can probably spend months visiting all of these but it’s also nice to select a few for a weekend escape in the area. Some are privately owned, some have been converted to hotels or […]
One thing we love about visiting Montreal in the fall is the beautiful colorful foliage. In early October it was too early for Montreal, but we could easily find some areas around the city where we could revel in the blazing autumn colors.
One could surely plan a whole week or more around the northern lakes in Italy. This picturesque countryside nestled in the mountains is simply beautiful. No wonder many actors and celebrities have second homes here. As part of our Northern Italy road trip, we visited Lake Garda and Lake Maggiore. While we would have loved […]
Located on the shores of the intracoastal just outside Palm Beach, Florida, the Flagler Museum is a remarkable and beautiful estate. We could not help but get the feeling of being transported to a French or Italian Villa while enjoying this gem in South Florida. Every detail is exquisite, and it’s definitely a must-see. Henry […]
Florida’s Cape Canaveral on Merritt Island, near Titusville and Cocoa Beach is home to the Kennedy Space Center which houses a wonderful interactive complex with all kinds of space related activities. Huge relics of past space missions are on display and there are some excellent IMAX movies and interactive exhibits. There is plenty to do […]
Located in Davie, Florida, Flamingo Gardens is a 60-acre tropical wildlife sanctuary. Much of the site is made up of lush tropical and botanical gardens. There are over 1,000 orchid species including many exotics. The grounds also have a beautiful hardwood hammock, a wetlands area, and many mature fruit trees. There are also fern gardens […]