Catalina Island Day One We woke up pretty early in the morning without needing an alarm. I was so excited for my first trip to the island. At 8:30am, we arrived at the parking lot at Marina del Rey ,met with my cousin’s family, and away we go, time to sail, yeeeeahaaaaah!. Captain Johnny was…
Get a Tan – The Hawaiian way In topical Hawaii, the sun can be very strong. Don’t get burned and marked as a tourist, so remember to limit exposure especially at mid-day. The best way to avoid the strongest sun is to get the gentler sun on a late afternoon or early morning sail. The…
Celebrate your birthday in the nautical tradition by chartering a boat out for your birthday. Boating would be a great choice to celebrate a summer birthday as the weather condition is perfect for boating. You should be glad that you are born in the summer to have the opportunity to celebrate with your friends on…
Visitors come to Miami for its beaches and beautiful watery environs. The Miami area comprises the protected waters of Biscayne bay, and, the barrier island of Miami Beach, itself a separate city, a thin barrier island crammed with hotels, restaurants, and, of course, its world famous beaches. Many of the most interesting areas in Miami…
Miami is more Caribbean and Latin than North American, a true gateway between cultures with a patios of the Spanish, French, African, and American. There are areas of amazingly vivacious street life, as walkable as any très chic section of a major European city. Greater Miami has an endless diversity of neighborhoods. There is Miami…
Catalina Island harkens to the famous song, Bali Ha’i https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81NROmUb7o0 , which beckons you to a mystical yet unattainable island. This rocky island is a mere 47 miles from Los Angeles, and 32 miles from Newport Beach, yet seems like worlds away. Previously, the only way to get here was by crowded ferry boats. With…
What is the biggest thing in the entire world, sitting in plain sight from Los Angeles that few visitors to the area ever see or even realize exists? Answer: The Pacific Ocean! A short charter boat ride out to sea, and, you will think you are on a different planet. Welcome to the real world,…