Marco Island - Mangroves, Manatees & Man
Located on the Gulf Coast of Florida, almost directly across from Miami, lies a very unique island. From space it looks entirely man-made. Perfectly uniformed canals have been jig-sawed out of the…
Costa Rica - Pura Vida
Pura Vida- the national greeting of Costa Rica - is the perfect way to describe the country's Pacific coastline. Pure Life is exactly what you get in the form of white sandy beaches trimmed with…
Puerto Vallarta
Looking for a holiday destination that has something for everyone? Puerto Vallarta on Mexico's West Coast is the holiday makers "Pick n' Mix" with so much choice you won't know where to…
Martha's Vineyard - Questions Answered
Who is Martha? Is there a Vineyard? Why is this island such a famous holiday destination? Well, as it was only a 40 minute flight from Boston we decided to go for the weekend and find…
Cycling Leafpeepers
Visiting New England in the Fall when the trees turn gold and red and stand out against the evergreens and the clear blue skies is a "must do" experience and one that should not be done from behind a…
Boston - Surprisingly Different
Boston is a very un-American city so much so that Americans find it difficult to explore as it doesn't work on a grid system. Perhaps that's why everyone is happy to follow a red line down the…
24 Hours in Vancouver
Vancouver lies in the South of British Columbia famous for its spectacular scenery and home to whales, bears and eagles. At first glance Vancouver is a typical bustling metropolis but it only takes…
Chicago - Walking the Windy City
Whether you need to work off a Chicago-style deep dish pizza or clear your head after a late night listening to jazz or blues there is no better remedy than to take a walk in the windy…
Star Spotting in LA
Los Angeles is 465 sq miles of flat, semi-arid desert criss-crossed by thousands of roads and freeways sprawling out to the distant hills and ocean. There are more actors and musicians living here…
Las Vegas - How will you like it?
"So what did you think of Vegas?" was the question everyone asked us on our return. Not an easy question to answer as it took three days to…
The New York Fix
Warning: New York is addictive and whether it's your first or 100th visit nothing prepares you for that adrenalin rush when you spot the famous skyline from the back of your yellow…
The Ultimate Ride
British Airway's First Class lounge at Terminal 4 is busy with the usual hotchpotch of people travelling to destinations around the world. Passengers quietly chat or read their books whilst…
Healdsburg - A Wine Haven
Surrounded by three of Sonoma's best known wine counties Healdsburg is the perfect base to chill, unwind and savour the best of…
Havana - Watch This Space
103 Paeso de Marti looks like it's in the process of being demolished except there is no evidence of a demolition crew. Half the three storey building has collapsed although the family on the…