When I set forth to explore the Biltmore Hotel, I vaguely remembered my first visit in 2005, and I recall an imposing building with a big lovely pool and something about Johnny Weismueller ( ‘Tarzan’) training in this pool. That was pretty much as far as my memory stretched. This time, I took it all in. As […]
Month: June 2014
Why I Love Kayaking Close To Home – The Wilton Manors Loop
I have decided to stay in Fort Lauderdale, and on the water again with this post. Why? Well, for starters, when you live in the ‘Venice of America’, you really don’t need to look far to find some great kayaking and boating. Moreover, with all of our many canals and bodies of water, there is always […]
A Jolly Trip – Fort Lauderdale And Hollywood On The Water Taxi
The Venice of America By Water Got a day to spare to see Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood by water? Fort Lauderdale is not called ‘Venice of America’ or ‘Yacht Capital of the World’ for nothing, with an impressive 165 miles of waterways within the city limits. Reputedly, over 42.000 boats are registered here (www.luxurytravel.about.com). It’s easy […]
Old Pompano: Sample-McDougald House and Kester Cottages
Have you ever played tourist in your own neighborhood? Pompano Beach is the second oldest city in Broward County and the fifth oldest in all of South Florida. I thought this warranted a little exploration of Pompano Beach’s historic neighborhoods. I had an afternoon to spare and had been wanting to check out the Sample-McDougald […]
Chokoloskee Island And Everglades City – Murder, Ghosts, Swamp Angels And A 6pm Curfew
A Daytrip To Chokoloskee Island and Everglades City I had no idea what I was letting myself in for, going on a Saturday ‘jolly’ to Everglades City and Chokoloskee Island, both relatively remote but easy to reach via I-75 (Alligator Alley) or US 41 (Tamiami Trail) from Miami/Fort Lauderdale. Being obsessed with alligators, time on Alligator Alley passes […]
Historic Gems in Fort Lauderdale – The New River Inn
Struggling for something to do in Fort Lauderdale this weekend? Combine this with the farmers market on Sunday and maybe a lunch at one of the many lovely eateries along Las Olas Blvd…
McKee Botanical Garden – Of Ponds and Water Lilies
Today, I ended up quite unexpectedly at McKee Botanical Garden, Vero Beach, due to keeping a friend on a work assignment some company on the drive up there. What a lovely place. I did not realize that it is actually fairly new in the form that it is now, although having been part of what was once one of Florida’s […]
An Afternoon On Peanut Island – An Island With The AA Stamp Of Approval
Every now and again, there has to be time for a good old rant. Now, I rarely get a ‘bee in my bonnet’, but a recent visit to this cute, albeit man-made snorkeling and barbecue hang-out, left me with a slightly sour taste in my mouth. I don’t know about you, but to me, the […]