June 27th, 2011
It is so easy for me to promote Rehoboth Beach. This coastal town in the Mid-Atlantic states is a destination, not only for the summer; it is a year round resort. I must admit, it might be a little quiet for a couple of months in January and February but other than those 2 months, Rehoboth Beach is a vibrant and friendly community. The town and its residents doing so much to keep it the charming town that it is.
The town of Rehoboth Beach is one square mile. It is a walking town. Stroll the tree-lined streets, enjoy the restaurants, shops and the boardwalk. The Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk is parallel to the beach. In the morning walkers are exercising; it is one mile each way. Breathing that salt air early in the morning gets you in the mood for whatever the day has to offer. In the evenings the Boardwalk Bandstand offers entertainment.
Sitting on the beach on a hot summer day is priceless and Rehoboth has a nice long and wide beach.
When VacationRentals.com contacted me about advertising on my website, I felt comfortable. This is my hometown. I find that Rehoboth has everything to offer for a great summer vacation. The town is within a few hours of our Nation’s Capital, Baltimore, and Philadelphia. Four hours from New York City. You can drive from those cities and be at the beach in no time.
VacationRentals.com is a company with direct access to rentals in Rehoboth Beach. Plenty to pick and choose with different prices to accommodate each budget.
At times, people want to just come for a few days; maybe a week or two for that matter. Other times there is a wedding in town. The preference might be a house, a condo or a townhouse so that guests can feel at home. A girls’ get-a-way-week-end or a guys’ golf get-a-way, as well.
In my posts I talk about the seafood this area has to offer. Crabs, clams, corn and plenty of other Boardwalk grub. You’ll have to get here and experience it; see what I am talking about.
To access VacationRentals.com Rehoboth rental market please visit http://www.vacationrentals.com/vacation-rentals/Rehoboth-Beach-Delaware.html. They are under the Links on http://www.aboutmybeaches.com, as well. Just click on their banner and you are in their site. Easy.
VacationRentals.com is part of HomeAway.com, the world’s most trusted vacation rental website. You can find them of Facebook and Twitter.
Have a great day!!! You are at the Beach…relax and kick back….
May 14th, 2011
I got an e-mail from Noreen who loves The Bellmoor Spa. She is also a reader of this blog. She thought a visit to the Spa would make a good post. To tell you the truth, I have been meaning to take advantage of this Spa which is located right in the center of Rehoboth Beach. Now that it is getting warmer, I am almost ready to put my winter clogs away and take out the flip flops and sandals.
So, on Wednesday I went. Let me tell you a bit about The Bellmoor Spa. First of all, it is located in the elegant, The Bellmoor Inn, 6 Christian St., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. Website? www.thebellmoor.com. The Bellmoor Inn has world class accommodations. Here are a few pictures of the Inn.
The Spa is located on the second floor of the Inn. Open to the public; you do not have to be a guest of the Inn in order to take advantage of their many services.
I was reading what Dr. Susan Biali has said about the reasons you should still go to a Spa, even in tough times. She is an internationally recognized wellness expert, life coach, speaker and writer. To know more about her, visit www.susanbiali.com.
She said that people think that going to a Spa is an “extra, inessential splurge”. But, think again, taking care of ourselves (men also) is essential for our mental and physical health, more so in tough times. A visit to a Spa reduces stress; it gives a boost to your mood.
The moment I walked into The Bellmoor Spa I felt right in my element. I found that this Spa is small and intimate. The Director of the Spa is Tina Allen and the telephones are: 800-425-2355 and 302-227-5800. E-mail is spa@thebellmoor.com.
The Bellmoor Spa is a day spa and offers a variety of packages; from rejuvenating facials to full body massages, scrubs and couples’ treatments. There are also Men Only Packages between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Just remember that it is limited to the first 4 men that arrive per night. You know how men are. They certainly don’t want to sit there with all of us. They need their special time, as well.
For more info., please visit www.thebellmoor.com.
Erin Dickerson was going to take care of my pedicure. She also can do skin care and massage.
The nail room was waiting for me with nice, warm and foaming soaking water. Great. I chose more of an orange color for my nails.
Erin and I talked and got to know one another. She really was very professional and I really had forgotten how nice getting a pedicure felt. It really was a treat.
I cannot believe I am putting the picture of my feet “after” the pedicure. But, here it is.
Erin gave me a tour of the other rooms, as well. Depending on your service, you will be directed to a specific room.
There is another room for couples or friends that want to experience a spa treatment together.
The Bellmoor Spa has gift certificates available. They also have a Weekday Massage Special that is running until Memorial Day Week-End. You can enjoy a 50 minute Swedish Massage for $55 (usually $95) Sundays through Thursdays. Please ask for Tina to take advantage of this limited time offer. Just remember that it does not include gratuities. It is limited to one service per person, daily, and not valid in conjunction with other promotions.
I think you will enjoy it. And, there is plenty of parking available.
Let me know what you think…….talk to you later….
May 13th, 2011
I’ll be honest with you. I don’t know how to change a tire or my own oil. So, what was I doing at Dover Downs? There was a reason to my madness. I happened to be in Dover yesterday, and what opportunity to check out this city who is practically a parking lot on this race week-end. Race car fans arrived by the tents, RVs, trailers, you name it. Hotels are full.
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino is adjacent to the Speedway. More info? Visit www.doverdowns.com/hotel.
For more info. on what’s going on this week-end and future races, please visit www.doverspeedway.com.
In case you don’t know, Dover is the capital of our small State of Delaware. Also, the home of one of the most important United States Air Force bases. Only about 45 minutes north of the Delaware Beaches.
The reason to my madness is that this is the 5th year in which Dover International Speedway and Fedex have joined forces with Autism Speaks to create awareness for this special cause through the Monster Mile’s Spring NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, titled “Fedex 400 Benefitting Autism Speaks”.
Through this week-end’s race, 29 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series cars, 16 NASCAR Nationwide Series cars, and 20 NASCAR Camping World Truck series trucks will sport the Blue Autism Speaks blue puzzle piece logo as a sign of support for the Nation’s leading autism science and advocacy organization. If you visit http://www.nascar.com/kyn/ you will find a list of all of those participating.
Autism Speaks is North America’s largest autism science and advocacy organization; dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and cure. For more information, please visit www.autismspeaks.org.
Dover Downs trademark is “The Monster Mile”. It is known to be tough on drivers and their equipment. It is the first concrete paved super speedway making the races cleaner, faster, and more competitive.
Dover Motor Sports, Inc. owns and operates Dover International Speedway and Nashville Superspeedway near Nashville, Tenn. These 2 facilities are known for its concrete surfaces, severely banked corners and signature trophies. They are also favorites amongst fans and drivers. To know more, please visit www.dovermotorsports.com.
The history of NASCAR is very interesting and this is the first time I have read about it. It is the sport with the most fans. From its inception, there were many skeptics. To learn NASCAR 101, please visit www.nascar.com/news/features/history.
As I was checking the area I came upon this camper. They were soooo ready. Look at the picture. Chairs lined up, checkered tablecloth, rug, and don’t miss the decorations.
Then I came upon a car. It is a show car; not racing but with real racing tires and body. He asked me if I wanted my picture taken. He said I could sit on the tire. I don’t think so; I’ll stand. I figured, why not because my friends would not believe I was checking out NASCAR.
From there I really came upon the real race car. It is raced by Elliott Sadler. He races No. 2 One Main Financial Chevrolet Impala. He is one of only 22 drivers to have won in each of NASCAR’s top 3 series. He is definitely racing this week-end.
I could not believe the inside. It looked like you needed to be very thin to get into that car.
The motor sits low in the front in case of a crash.
And, another picture? Why not?
On such a week-end safety is of utmost importance. Dover is ready.
Have a great week-end and I hope the weather holds….talk to you later…
May 7th, 2011
I have visited Berlin in the past weeks a few times. I cannot get over how good it looks. Streets and buildings are pristine. This historic town is ready to give its visitors a good time.
Today, Saturday, 5/7 - Is the 4th Annual Berlin Jazz & Blues Bash from 12 Noon until 8:00 p.m. It will take place on 2 outdoor stages. It is a celebration of music and art. Live jazz and blues artists will be around town. Art and food vendors will be there, as well. It goes with the territory.
For the Main Line-Up and event schedule please visit www.berlinchamber.org. The Berlin Chamber is located at 103 N. Main St. and is open from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. In the website you will be able to find information on Berlin, visitors info., upcoming events and a Business Directory. Berlin has great shops!!
Berlin is very close to Ocean City and Assateague National Park. From Rehoboth Beach, the drive is about 45 minutes give or take a few. I used to do this drive a few times a day for about 10 years and believe me, it is very doable. So, a road trip could be on your schedule.
On my last visit I met with Cindi and Sherrie. Our choice for lunch on that day was at the historic Atlantic Hotel. We sat outside and the day was beautiful. Berlin is like no other town. To me, at times, it does not look real.
The Alantic Hotel is located at 2 N. Main St., Their Tel. is 410-641-3589 and the website is www.atlantichotel.com.
This hotel was built in 1895. It has 18 Victorian period guest rooms. For more info., please do visit the website.
The view from our table was towards Main Street. The porch was great and so relaxing.
Cindi and I had the Seasonal Field Greens with Grilled Wild Salmon. I had this same salad the last time. Delicious.
Sherrie’s Bistro Steak Salad looked wonderful.
And, then, for a sweet ending which I almost could not take a picture since we dove into it immediately was their Lemon Lust. Tangy; not overly sweet.
I hope you have a great day!!…Talk to you later….
March 22nd, 2011
Delray Beach is becoming a South Florida destination. I think this South Florida coastal town is so unique. Then, wait a minute. Too many people are discovering this gem of a town. I want to keep it a secret; at the same time time I want to shout “Come on Down”.
I am at the Delaware Beaches; my home. But, today I noticed that in the Philadelphia Magazine there was an article on the 5 Getaway Places for a Spring Break. It is the March issue. You can also visit www.phillymag.com and then on the upper right hand side click on Magazine and the article will open up. One more plug for Delray Beach; among other national plugs, as well.
It is a Village by the Sea. It has everything; palm trees, sea grapes, gorgeous beaches, with water so clear, mango trees, restaurants, entertainment, shops and a large colony of artists that make Delray Beach a fantastic place to visit or live.
And to top it off in 1993 and in 2001 it was named “All American City”.
The article is a good one; the Seagate Hotel and Beach Club taking center stage. Located at 1000 East Atlantic Ave. Website? www.theseagatehotel.com. There are many other hotels in Delray that can also make a great get away; either for Spring or for any time of the year.
A few of the establishments to hit on Atlantic Avenue; like Tryst on 4 East Atlantic Ave., www.trystdelray.com.
Or, Cupcake Couture, 328 East Atlantic Ave., www.cupcakecoutureusa.com. I wrote a post on Cupcake Couture. If you would like to see it, then click on the month of June, 2010 and scroll down to the 14th.
Delray Beach is the perfect place for walking, running, biking and tennis. An amazing tennis facility called the Delray Beach Tennis Center, located at 201 West Atlantic Ave., Tel. 561-243-7360. Website? www.delraytennis.com. I also wrote a post on it. If you want to see it just click on the month of February, 2011 and scroll down to the 16th.
I have had real estate in Delray Beach since 2003. The real estate company that I use is Tauriello & Co., located at 900 East Atlantic Ave. My realtor has been Cheran Tauriello, 561-870-8855 direct and office is 561-278-5570. All I can say that this company has been so professional with us; with confidence I can recommend them. They are one of my advertisers on my website and all you have to do is click on their site and it will take you directly to all they have to offer.
Delray Beach….it’s a cute town….you cannot help but fall in love with it…..talk to you later….
February 19th, 2011
How many times in the past year have I heard the term”Old Florida”? Plenty. Maybe is because we reminisce and wish to recapture that simple, and less hectic lifestyle.
Old Florida is a term given to at least 2 generations ago. It reminds us of “yesteryears” that are quickly vanishing.
Towns, restaurants, and hotels have not been taken over by the development trends of the day; they have kept their own identity.
One of those hotels in Delray Beach is the Colony Hotel. I actually have never stayed there but have friends that have. I even had a friend from Bethany Beach that made this hotel his home for a couple of months of the year.
The Colony Hotel is located in the heart of Delray Beach; 525 E. Atlantic Ave., tel. 561-276-4123. Website? www.thecolonyhotel.com. It has 70 guestrooms, daily yoga, hotel shops, on site laundry, complimentary parking, high speed wireless, guest computer, and exercise room. It is also pet friendly.
The Colony Hotel is an independent, family-owned and operated hotel. It does have a sister hotel in Kennebunkport, Maine.
I have gone by this hotel day and night, plenty of times. During the day people are enjoying the porch with coffee in hand; at night it is a porch bar, with music and people enjoying their favorite cocktails.
I decided to go in and check it out. A few years ago it was painted and given a fresh look. As I came in I took in all the colors. This is what Florida is all about; color combinations that bring a smile to your face. Inside it has a plantation feel; relaxing.
Unfortunaly, I did not see any of the rooms. You can check the website for more info.
The hotel has a Cabana Club about 2 miles away. If you are on Linton heading east, then right at the intersection of Linton and A1A is the Cabana Club. The Colony Hotel has van transportation to and from the Cabana Club. It is a private ocean front beach club with a pool heated by environmentally sensitive geo-thermal. Lunch is served from 12 to 2:30 p.m. to hotel guests and club members.
The Colony Hotel is a founding member of the “Green” Hotels Association. Website? www.greenhotels.com.
This hotel is perfect if you do not wish to have a car in Delray, everything is very accessible.
The Colony Hotel has package, group and corporate rates available.
Have a great Presidents Week-End!!!…talk to you later….
November 2nd, 2010
There are times that you feel so comfortable in a hotel that all you want to do is come back again and again. Just by chance I found One Ocean, back in July. I was looking for a hotel in the areas of Ponte Vedra and Jacksonville Beach. Not knowing about it I booked this hotel on Atlantic Beach. I had not visited this town either.
Wonderfully surprised by the quaint town and accommodations; I have been there 3 times already. I wrote about it on July 18th so all you have to do is go on the left hand side of this website and click under Archives on the month of July, 2010 and scroll down to the 18th.
 Azurea, the restaurant One Ocean Resort Hotel & Spa is located at One Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, FL 32233. Tel. 904-249-7402. They have a great website, www.oneoceanresort.com.
 Azurea's Bar This hotel has the best and easiest check-in procedure. All you do is drive to the front and give them your name and they will hand you the keys to your room with pertinent information. That’s it!!
One Ocean is a signature collection of luxury resorts. You can get as pampered as you want to or not. It is ocean front so all you do is walk out. Want to walk around Atlantic Beach and Neptune Beach and check the shops and restaurants? It is all right there. That was an instant attraction for me; not having to use the car unless I wanted to.
 Azurea's Booths I had a room with a view and it was so nice. I never got tired of looking at that beach; north and south. It is so wide and long.
This hotel has captured the serenity of the ocean. Beautiful colors.
At 4 p.m. the lobby bar opens up and there you will find Hugh. Friendly chat and comfortable atmosphere.
Right before I left I had breakfast in the hotel. The service was good and my frittata was very tasty. Fruit was ordered, as well.
The other breakfast was enjoyed so much; the potatoes were delicious and the chorizo gave those eggs a kick.
I did not have dinner at the hotel but I understand that it is excellent under the supervision of Chef Ted Peters. Check the website to learn more about Azurea, its menu and Chef Peters’ bio. You will be impressed.
 Entry to Azurea, the restaurant
Have a great evening!! Talk to you later…
October 18th, 2010
Months ago Cindi and I decided we were going to take a road trip to New York City; then take a day cruise up the Hudson River to watch the fall splendor at its best from that advantage point. Bear Mountain was the destination.
The drive from Rehoboth Beach took 4 hours. Not bad and it went so fast; you know, bla, bla, bla the whole way through. We stayed at The Blakely on 136 West 55th St., www.blakelynewyork.com. It was the perfect location; a block and a half from Central Park and walking distance to everywhere else.
We went to explore the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), which is located at 11 West 53rd St. It was the first museum devoted to the modern era; about 150,000 objects offering an unparallel overview of modern and contemporary art.
In one of the rooms, as you entered the museum there was a microphone courtesy of Yoko Ono and visitors could just go up to it and scream. In another room right on the wall there were one liners by her, as well.
I don’t understand the majority of the art at the MOMA, but still enjoyed very much going through every exhibit. Some of them were too far out but others quite interesting; Picasso, Miro, Warhol, Matisse and van Gogh.
By the time we left, the museum was completely full. Early drinks at the W and then to Rue 57 (Brasserie Parisienne et Sushi Bar) for something to eat. This restaurant is located on 60 West 57th Ave., www.rue57.com. It had been a long day so we enjoyed our dinner very much. Rue 57 had a good atmosphere and the service was great. We started with an appetizer of truffle pomme frites.
Cindi and Ryan ordered the salmon. Cindi thought hers should have been cooked less, but liked it very much.
I ordered the steak and I wanted it medium rare. It really was very rare so I would have cooked it a bit more.
If you are visiting New York City, one of the most enjoyable activities is walking, day or night. You never know what is around the corner.
On Friday evening, as we were walking we saw the cameras and lights right at Trump Tower. A filming of next year’s Apprentice was what we encountered. LaToya Jackson, Diane Warwick, Meatloaf and Gary Busey among others.
 Gary Busey A long day was awaiting on Saturday so off to The Blakely we went.
At the beginning of this post I mentioned that the purpose of the trip was to see the changing colors of the leaves at this time of the year. Well, we certainly drove a long way to see 2 gorgeous trees….gale force winds, a ferry ride with 60 plus athletes, most of them lacrosse players, Oktoberfest, beer steins…. and German fare….to be continued tomorrow….
Talk to you later…
 
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