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Our First Visit to Charleston, SC
For our 21st wedding anniversary, Scott and I decided to visit Charleston, SC for the first time. We took a 6am flight out of Fort Launderdale with a quick layover in Charlotte, NC. That got us into Charleston by 10:15am. Yes, there are direct flights, but both of us are American frequent flyers, so we …
Miami International Boat Show 2024
This year I was able to actually attend the Miami International Boat Show aka “DBMIBS” as my company didn’t have a display. Scott and I attended on Saturday and we visited three of the displays, including the in-water yacht show at Herald Plaza, the sailboat display and the convention center. What the Miami Int’l Boat …
Pompano Beach Nautical Flea Market
Last week Scott and I attended the Pompano Beach Nautical Flea Market, a captivating event that promises to be a haven for nautical enthusiasts and landlubbers alike. Nestled against the breathtaking backdrop of Pompano Beach, this vibrant market invites you to navigate through a sea of stalls teeming with maritime treasures and unique finds. Whether …
St. Augustine During the Holidays
Scott and I wanted to enjoy the holidays in a bit cooler weather, so we headed up to St. Augustine, FL the weekend before Christmas. I had heard the the Nights of Lights were amazing, so we were excited to check it out. The drive was about 4.5 hours north including a couple of stops. …
Holidays in Key West 2023
Scott and I had so much fun last year in Key West, that we headed back down to enjoy the holidays with our good friends Ben and Maria earlier this month. There is so much to do in Key West and this was our fourth visit. Key West is about a 3.5 to 4 hour …
Testing Our PFDs
Scott and I bought our first boat in 2017 and we still have the same personal floating devices (pfds). We decided we should test one of our pfds to see if they still work. We had no idea what to expect! Scott was the brave one and walked into our pool to see if it …
Exploring Vizcaya Museum and Gardens: A Glimpse into Miami’s Gilded Age
When Scott and I moved to South Florida, we made a commitment to explore the area just as tourists would and earlier this month we visited the renown Vizcaya Museum. Miami, Florida is renowned for its beautiful beaches, vibrant nightlife, and diverse cultural scene. Amidst this modernity lies a gem from a bygone era—the Vizcaya …
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A visit to the Flamingo Gardens
Scott and I have lived in South Florida about a year and a half now and we finally visited the infamous Flamingo Gardens in Davie, FL. Flamingo Gardens, is a captivating botanical garden and wildlife sanctuary that beckons visitors into a lush, tropical oasis. Nestled amidst 60 acres of natural beauty, it offers a mesmerizing …
Looking for our Land Yacht at the Palm Beach RV Show 2023
Last month, Scott and I headed north to attend the Palm Reach RV Show. This was only the second RV show we have ever attended and it was eye-opening. The show was actually put on by La Mesa RV at the Palm Beach Fair Grounds. Sprinter Vans Since the weather has been so hot and …
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Weekend in the Exumas
For my birthday this year, Scott and I spent the weekend in the Exumas. We flew out on Wednesday afternoon and we got upgraded to first class on American. The funny thing was that we were the only people in first class! The flight was about 45 minutes, one of the shortest flights we have …
