With the warmer weather of spring and more time outdoors the idea of parties and gatherings with friends and family come readily to mind. An idea that’s never far from my mind is a Hawaiian Luau. After living three  years in the Hawaiian Islands I am …

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One of my favorite parks in the St. Petersburg, Florida area is Fort Desoto. This Pinellas County Park is an excellent choice for many reasons. This facility offers camping, a leash free fenced dog park, beautiful beaches…nearly three miles of them! One of which won the …

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We all love the exotic feel of a good spa with its calming environment where we are whisked away to our own private paradise for an hour. So yesterday as I chatted with a friend about massage her outstanding  tips made me realize I can create that …

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This is the second in a series of my favorite Oahu places. 

The North Shore of Oahu is one of my favorite destinations. While I go to the North Shore to enjoy the surf and to view the sea turtles some times spotted there;  I always treasure a …

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This is the first in a series of my favorite Oahu places.

 Oahu is an island of contrasts, you can enjoy the solitude of nature and beaches or you can go full throttle with activity and night life in Honolulu and Waikiki. There are so many experiences to be had in Hawaii …

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We all face moments when we wish to escape to the tropics but have absolutely no way to leave our responsibilities behind. I faced that very challenge for the last two weeks, so I write this post from a place of empathy for others feeling the need …

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This is the first in a series of Day Escapes. 

These days it seems everyone is overscheduled and wishing for a day of tranquility and escape. Is this sounding familar to the theme running through your head? I know my thoughts touch on escaping from my daily grind several times a week. I can’t …

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