October 24th, 2012
I have known Genevieve Wilson for a very long time. When I saw her the other day, we started talking about traveling in general. How people have just decided that life it too short; they are taking off to see the world, no matter what., that’s what they are doing.
I then decided to stop by Ocean Travel, which is owned by Genevieve. It is located at the Camelot Shopping Center, 19470 Coastal Highway (Rt. 1), Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. Tel. 302-227-1607. Website? http://www.oceantravelinc.com.
Ocean Travel has been in Rehoboth Beach since 1985. To tell you the truth, I was wondering if people were still using travel agents. It has been said that you should choose a Travel Agent like you would a doctor or lawyer. Ask friends and family for travel agencies they have used in the past. Then, consult with them. You want to choose one that listens and answers your questions.
Travel agents can find the best value, they are convenient, and if you find the right one, they will go the extra mile.
One of the specialties of Ocean Travel is cruises. Cruises afford great value, unpack only once, visit many destinations, family friendly, plenty of onboard activities, can be romantic, and also social.
Ocean Travel is comfortable and friendly. Besides Genevieve, you might have the opportunity to work with Gigi McMahon and Ulrich Schmiedhold.
Ulrich specializes in independent travel planning, worldwide. This includes hotels, private transfer and tours.
Ocean Travels are experts in Alaska trip planning, European River Cruises, Disney, worldwide cruises and tours.
For families than want to go on vacation together and for reunions, they can put the perfect package; activities, sightseeing, etc., where all members can be happy. One such company is Tauck Bridges which has programs for generational travel. This company can help families experience extraordinary opportunities; snorkeling with penguins in the Galapagos, weaving bracelets with Peruvian schoolchildren in the Sacred Valley, walking a hawk at an Irish castle, a scavenger hunt in the Louvre, perhaps? Kayaking on the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. or jet boating in Alaska. Putting a trip together for large groups takes patience and knowledge; Ocean Travel has been in the business long enough to offer its customers a stress free vacation.
As I was leaving the office my a brochure caught my eye. It was called Culinary Collection. Cruises taking pride it their food and wine courses. Epicurean delights; demonstrations from world-renowned chefs, cooking classes on-board and on shore, focusing on regional cuisines…If you want to know more, please call Ocean Travel at 302-227-1607.
Have a Good One!!
November 19th, 2009
The other day, when I wrote a post on Beseme, the restaurant in Lewes, I knew I would be writing about Hotel Rodney. The reason? Well, Beseme is in the same historic building, so when my friends and I finished lunch, we asked if we could see the rooms.
Hotel Rodney, went through a complete renovation and this boutique hotel really has character, and appeal.
Its location is 142 Second Street, Lewes, DE 19958. The telephone is 302-645-6466 and the website is www.hotelrodneydelaware.com.
It is the perfect boutique hotel; individual, stylish, smart, intimate, and you won’t find any other hotel like it.
It has 24 rooms: Executive, Twin, Deluxe, Corner Deluxe and Suites. Prices vary from summer, Fall, Winter, Spring and Early Summer, so please contact them at the above telephone number or just visit their website.
The rooms were very nicely decorated with antiques but also with all the amenities of modern accommodations. The bathrooms were so pretty; marble and tile. We saw a Deluxe Room and a Suite. Very comfortable and good size rooms. I loved the polished hardwood floors; they give so much warmth.
Other amenities in the rooms are the availability of computer-work stations; printer and free WiFi in the lobby. There is a fitness center in the hotel and bicycle rental. Hotel Rodney is family and pet friendly.
There is catering available as well as a conference room with seating space for up to 50, with powerpoint capability. But, again, for more information, please call the hotel.
I want to let you know that I have not stayed at Hotel Rodney or in any of the hotels in the area. I just don’t have to because I live here. I like to visit them and at least I can tell you a little bit about them. I have had friends that have been guests at this hotel and really enjoyed it. But, how could you not? It is in the heart of Lewes, walking distance to an abundance of restaurants, shops, and museums.
You can stroll or power walk all over town and it is so scenic; you will find that every corner is a Kodak moment.
Event
Please take notice that if you are planning to visit Lewes this week-end I would like to let you know that The Marine Education, Research & Rehabilitation Institute, Inc. “MERR” will be having their annual event called Make-A-Splash – Annual Fin-Raiser. It will be on Saturday, November 22nd at the Lewes Yacht Club from 6 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.
Tickets are $30 per person and you can get them by calling 302-228-5029.
There will be Live and Silent Auctions, Live Music, and Food and Drinks.
MERR is a non-profit organization devoted to our acquatic neighbors; local sea mammals, sea turtles, and their habitat. This is the organization that is first called when marine mammals are stranded or have washed on our beaches.
The Executive Director is Suzanne Thurman and you can either reach her by calling the above tel. number or e-mail her at merrins@earthlink.net. They do have a website but it is under construction at the moment and will be up very soon.
They need all the support you can give.
See you soon….
November 6th, 2009
It’s finally here and the new hotel, the Seagate Hotel, has opened on Atlantic Avenue. We all have seen it rise and through many months we have been wondering what it was going to look like.
The Seagate Hotel & Spa’s address is 1000 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, FL 33483. Tel. 561-665-4800 and Fax 561-665-4801. The website is www.theseagatehotel.com.
The hotel has 162 rooms. It just opened on Sunday and as of this post it had 70 rooms occupied. It is the home of the Atlantic Grille, a restaurant, the Seagate Spa, Etc. Cafe and Gifts, Aqua Resortwear, 24 hour business center and 24 hour fitness center. It also has a very beautiful pool.
If you decide to stay at this new hotel, you also will be able to use the Seagate Beach Club, which is south on A1A, with a complimentary shuttle service. Another amenity of the Seagate is that you may be driven in their private car to anywhere on Atlantic Ave.
I wanted to see the hotel and so I went there on Thursday. I don’t want to say this, but to tell you the truth I found the lobby very disappointing. The first impression of any hotel is the lobby and this one left me lukewarm. I know that they would like to reflect on the peacefulness of the ocean and marine life but it was boring. The decor did not have any harmony. The front desk was very nice with beautiful, round, modern glass bowls filled with lilies inside, but then on the concierge desk there was a vase with flowers that looked like they belonged in a wedding. The back wall of the front desk was very interesting; ridges like the sand on the bottom of the ocean. 
The sofas were so low and the table so small that you needed to get out of the sofa very time you had to put anything on the table. Another 2 chairs were on a corner that really had no business being there. The plants were nice but some of them needed to be more dramatic.
The chandeliers seemed to imitate the top of the jellyfish and on the floors there were circles that I thought maybe were supposed to be a mirror image of the chandelier. And if that was not the case, then I don’t know why they were there.
A grouping of 4 chairs and a table and plants were on another corner. The materials and textures had depth; they complemented each other.
I was surprised that local art was not used in the lobby or throughout the hotel. Delray has so many good local artists.
The hotel has 3 big aquariums. You can see from the pictures that there is dark wood framing them. This wood felt like a laminate and with all the beautiful natural stones, why was this chosen? Two of the aquariums were at the entrance of the Atlantic Grille and one of them had barrels that did not go with the decor. You might be able to see the electric eel on the bottom right.
Now, the rest of the hotel, I want to tell you that it was great. J.D. was my tour guide and we went all over the place. The rooms are very well appointed with plenty of room and good size balconies.
The Seagate Spa is something that I might have to use one of these days. Even if you are not staying at the hotel, it is open to the public.
One particular massage that I had never heard of was called the Rain Massage. I saw the room; very relaxing. It is 80 minutes. The customer’s body will be exfoliated with warmed sugar cane and virgin coconut oil. As you lie on the table, your body will be sprinkled with a rainfall of warm water streaming upon you, and at the same time your massage therapist will be giving you a massage. Sounds good, doesn’t it?
The Seagate Spa is a full service spa and you can call them at 561-665-4950. The fax is 561-665-4951 or visit the website www.theseagatespa.com.
The gym has all the equipment necessary for the daily work-out. The pool is much bigger and prettier than I would have expected; tropical palms and plenty of lounge chairs.
I have not eaten yet at the Atlantic Grille but the restaurant is very well done and it is what I would have liked to have seen in the lobby. The cohesiveness of the concept is definitely present. Private rooms for parties, booths, and the availability to dine outdoors is all there for customers to enjoy.
J.D. really took his time and I would like to thank him so much. I stopped by the front desk and chatted with Ralph and he gave me a notepad so that I could write my thoughts then and there. He said he would present them to the manager.
My last stop was the gift shop. It opens very early in the morning; at the same time the Cafe opens. Very cute things, including gifts for children and the Seagate Hotel & Spa merchandise. They sell magazines and newspapers, crackers, mustards, marinades, cookies, chocolates, teas, dried fruit, honey, pastas, and fun napkins. I liked it; of course, everyone very friendly.
There is no question in my mind that the Seagate Hotel & Spa is a great addition to the Delray Beach community. I wish them much success in the coming season.
From Delray Beach, I am still writing….see you.
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