Can you believe it’s already May??? It seems like the first four months of this year have flown by. Before we know it summer will be here and people will be taking vacations.Have you planned your summer getaway yet? Some people vacation at other times of the year but travel ...
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As you know by now, I’m DEFINITELY a beach girl! I love going to the shore, watching the water, listening to the waves roll in, the sand beneath my feet and so much more. With that being said, I adore the beauty and serenity of mountains and the desert. So ...
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I saw this question recently: What is your dream vacation? I immediately had many ideas pop into my mind but when I really sat with the idea for more than a few minutes, my answer surprised even me.My first answers were the normal when asked such an open-ended question. I ...
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Another one of my favorite independent bookstores is Buxton Books, located in downtown Charleston on Cumberland St. This little bookstore has that Charleston charm and is a “must visit” when you are in the Charleston area. Buxton Books is owned by Polly and Julian Buxton. It was a long held ...
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Yesterday, I attended an event in downtown Charleston but not before noticing an unusual cruise ship docked at the port. It was one I hadn’t seen before in Charleston but I was lucky enough to find out that this ship was coming from Greenland and heading to Antarctica! Wow! The ...
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I told you that I was going to be giving you more information on places to see in the Florida Keys and this is one stop for sure: Robbie’s Marina of Islamorada. Out of all the times we’ve been to the Florida Keys, our first trip to Robbie’s was this ...
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When you go to the Florida Keys, there is a restaurant I highly recommend in Islamorada: The Lorelei. I discovered this gem on the morning of one of my book signings. We were looking for a quick place to grab some breakfast and I just happened to see the sign ...
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Today I want to take you on a walk along Sombrero Beach in Marathon in the stunning Florida Keys. I’ve been to the Keys many times but my first visit to Sombrero Beach was this past March. Even with the hurricane damage, this beach was beautiful. Lots of sandy areas, ...
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When you visit Islamorada in the Florida Keys, a must stop and see is Founder’s Park. I actually found this park by accident on one of our trips. We happened to be driving down Hwy 1 and I saw what looked to be a visitor’s center. When we popped in ...
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You know I started this month posting a lot about the Florida Keys and I thought I should explain why. The number one reason is for the giveaway that is currently running. I’m really excited about how everyone is embracing “The Florida Keys Novels” and can’t wait to giveaway that ...
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If you have ever been to Key West, Florida, you know that you have to go at least one night to Mallory Square for the Sunset Celebration. I guess you could say it’s a tradition in Key West. Before I ever visited the Keys for the first time, I’d heard ...
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As you can probably tell by now, I love the Florida Keys. Don’t get me wrong – I love my hometown of Charleston, SC but some of my favorite getaway spots are nestled among these tiny chain of islands. This is where the awesome Seven Mile Bridge is! The Seven ...
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Wow- what a trip! I’ve been home almost a week since finishing my book tour through Florida and the Florida Keys. Let’s just say it was terrific. Bright sunshine, awesome temperatures, crystal clear aqua water, sand between my toes – I could go on and on. BUT – my new ...
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