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Fort Myers to Daytona Beach

In our last blog we started our three day road trip and headed to Fort Myers. As I write this blog, yet another hurricane (Helene) has come through and devastated the west coast of Florida. Fort Myers is still recovering from Hurricane Ian and it got hit again. Luckily, it was not as bad as …

Road Trip to Fort Myers

Over Labor Day weekend, Scott and I took a three day road trip and our first stop was Fort Myers. We have never been there before, so we were excited to see it for the first time. We only stayed one night, as we were staying the following night in Ocala and then onto Daytona …

Back to Naia Resort & Spa in Placencia Belize!

Last week, Scott and I vacationed at the Naia Resort & Spa in Placencia Belize. If you remember, I helped with the pre-opening of Naia back in 2016, as I was planning on moving there. We were excited to see how it turned out and I wanted to see if Scott liked Belize since he …

A Memorable Fourth of July on Camano Island

After a three-year hiatus, Scott and I were finally able to make the trip back to my family’s home on Tyee Beach, Camano Island, for the Fourth of July holiday. We couldn’t have been more thrilled to reconnect with family and friends in the Pacific Northwest, where the weather blessed us with a perfect 75 …

SoFlo Boat Show 2024

A few weeks ago, Scott and I headed to the SoFlo Boat Show in Miami. This was the 2nd annual show and it was located at the historic Miami Marine Stadium. Nestled on Virginia Key, the Miami Marine Stadium has a rich history dating back to 1963, renowned for its iconic modernist design by architect …

Visiting the Bonnet Museum & Gardens

Last month Scott and I needed to get our truck detailed, which would take about three hours. Luckily for us, one of Fort Lauderdale’s top visitor’s destination was right around the corner – The Bonnet Museum and Gardens. The Bonnet House and Gardens is a historic estate located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, notable for its …

A Day of Joy and Compassion: Cruising with Freedom Waters Foundation and 26 North Yachts

We recently had the incredible opportunity to volunteer with Freedom Waters Foundation for a day that was not just about cruising the New River but also about spreading joy and making a difference in the lives of some remarkable individuals. Joined by my company 26 North Yachts, it was a day filled with warmth, camaraderie, …

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 …