Sunset Sunday – Phuket, Thailand

by on August 21, 2011 in Sunset Sunday

Sunset Sunday – Phuket, Thailand

With the coveted SPG status, late afternoon meant happy hour at the Sheraton Grande Laguna Beach. The luxury resort located on the island of Phuket in Thailand provided its platinum patrons complimentary cocktails and delicious appetizers nightly. The hour always made set the mood and provided the perfect aperitif for the evening ahead. After creating […]

Sunset Sunday – Pittston, PA

by on August 14, 2011 in Sunset Sunday

Sunset Sunday – Pittston, PA

Today, most of my family lives in the Pocono Mountain region of  Pennsylvania. And Pittston, PA might serve as the equidistant center for everyone.  So it made perfect sense to meet there for dinner. We selected Cooper’s Seafood House Restaurant and Bar. And with the new “Cabana” extension designed to mimic a Key West feel, […]

Images of the Buddha in Thailand

by on August 12, 2011 in Destination, Photo

Images of the Buddha in Thailand

Buddha, perhaps more of a philosopher than a founder of a religion, is ever present in Thailand. The “awakened one’s” way of life still influences the people and culture of South East Asia and everywhere you travel in the “land of the smiles” Buddha seems to be there with you. A statue. A temple (Wat). […]

Sunset Sunday – Sire Beach, Lombok

by on August 7, 2011 in Sunset Sunday

Sunset Sunday – Sire Beach, Lombok

Lombok, the island east of Bali in the Indonesia island chain offers pristine beaches and few crowds. Tourism is growing on the island, but it is often to compared to Bali from the 1920s – a paradise (and not yet developed). Sire Beach, one of the beaches on the western side offers just a few […]

The Wonder of the World at Petra

by on August 5, 2011 in Destination, Guest Post

The Wonder of the World at Petra

I first met Bharat, the author, while staying in Princeton, (sounds much better than saying working in Hopewell, NJ). We worked together on a consulting project, and both shared the desire to explore the world. Since those days Bharat has traveled through the much of the Middle East, India, Afghanistan, East Africa and the Sudan […]

Sunset Sunday – San Blas, Nayarit, Mexico

by on July 31, 2011 in Mexico Travel, Sunset Sunday

Sunset Sunday – San Blas, Nayarit, Mexico

After two full days in San Blas, I booked the third night. The town still intrigued. And to celebrate I returned to the beach with my pen, journal and some pesos for a cerveza to watch the sunset.  I arrived and selected one of the popular talapas and ordered a Pacifico. My mission to watch the […]

Where to Stay in South Beach? – Hotel Victor

by on July 28, 2011 in Stay Luxurious, Where to Stay?

Where to Stay in South Beach? – Hotel Victor

South Beach. The very words bring a smile to many of us. Its sultry scene provides the chance to “see and be seen.” Whether you explore the beach, people watch on ocean drive, or head out to the clubs late night, it’s all about looking beautiful. Visitors “do” South Beach many ways; some want ocean […]

Sunset Sunday – Jaco, Costa Rica

by on July 24, 2011 in Sunset Sunday

Sunset Sunday – Jaco, Costa Rica

Looking back, the sunset seems to have always been a special part of my travels. From my childhood to my first solo trips, I can recall many sunsets. But it was after Costa Rica, the first destination on my travel sabbatical, when my simple love for the sunset grew to a passion. With most of […]

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