Summer has totally arrived. We've had daytime temperatures in the 90's, refreshing evening thundershowers, and warm...often muggy...nights. Summer in the South is a time of backyard barbecues, ice-cold watermelon slices, home-made ice cream, and tall glasses of iced-tea, Co-Cola, or Mint Juleps if you prefer. It's a time for lazing around on the porch and reading a good book. But sometimes the best books for summer reading are books with no words. Or few words, as is the case of "The Beach - a Celebration of Life" from Sweetwater Press. A recent jaunt to the mall bookstore netted this jewel.
Along the lines of a coffee table book, its smaller size belies the treasure found between its covers...over two hundred pages of photos of the best beaches from all over the world. From Belize to Big Sur, photos of wide expanses of turquoise water and pounding surf are interspersed with crisp close-ups of shells, gulls, and a few choice words reflecting the beauty and serenity of being at the beach. Truly a delight for armchair travelers or anyone dreaming of that perfect vacation. Lay down the romance novels and thrillers, delight your eyes and let your imagination soar with "The Beach".
Note: As I continue to move along on my journey and explore new directions for myself and Rambling and Writing, the blog, it's content and layout are subject to change. Please bear with me as we go through this process. I value my readers and appreciate your visits and comments. Every blog has its fans...I'm truly grateful for mine. So, thanks, guys...a bunch!
Enjoy the weekend,
StellaD
from Sweetwater Press
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Saturday, June 28, 2008
Friday, May 11, 2007
Looking for Summer Fun
Hooray, it's May! Temperatures here have touched the 90 degree mark this week. We had a brief cool spell last weekend. Blackberry Winter some call it, because it occurs just as the blackberry bushes begin to bloom. Now the seasons turn toward Summer. Wildflowers, such as crimson clover, yellow meadow flower, purple asters and daisies cover pastures and spill out onto the roadside. The sweet scent of honeysuckle rides on the heated air. The talk at work turns to fishing and golf, and spending time with the kids/grand kids. There is a sense of delightful anticipation of this new season in the air.
School will soon be out and it seems every one's thoughts are on Summer vacations. Today, more and more parents are looking outside the usual amusement parks for new things to do with their children. As the price of gas goes up almost daily, they are also looking to add value to their vacations. Whether they are planning day trips, weekend getaways, or week long vacations, the focus is on spending quality time with the kids. But finding new places to visit that are fun and informative for both adults and children takes a bit of research. While the Internet makes researching destinations easier, the hectic lifestyles of modern families make finding the time to do the research nearly impossible...especially with the amount of information one can find online. Wouldn't it be great if someone could do the research for you? Wouldn't it be great if someone could help you put together a vacation package with activities the whole family can enjoy? Someone can...
Travel Cat at Travel With the Kids http://www.travelwiththekids.com/ creates family vacations with a personal touch. Following the trend of people seeking more family friendly vacation destinations, Travel With the Kids combines personal travel experience with in-depth searches of the web, travel guides, and magazines. This in-depth research gives you up-to-date information on family friendly activities in many popular areas. Visit Travel Cat's blog www.travelwiththekids.blogspot.com to check out some of the cool activities listed for destinations such as Seattle, Philadelphia, Chicago, Washington DC, and others. Current operating hours and admission prices are listed for each post. You'll be pleased to find that admission to many of the activities is free. Travel Cat loves to travel and is constantly on the look-out for affordable activities that enlighten, educate, and are just plain fun for the entire family.
Planning a family vacation doesn't have to be a headache. Let Travel With the Kids give you a custom designed family vacation that everyone can enjoy. For a list of services and contact information, visit http://www.travelwiththekids.com/ . Tell them where you would like to go and what your interests are. Travel Cat will do the research for you and provide you with suggestions for activities suited to your needs. Don't' wait. Contact Travel Cat and start planning your vacation memories now.
Travel With the Kids: Bringing you the best family friendly activities no matter where your vacation takes you.
Travel With The Kids is an independent travel designer. It is not a travel agency, nor is it associated with any museums, restaurants, or tourism bureaus. By the same token, Rambling and Writing has not and will not receive any monetary compensation nor other preferential treatment for this review.
School will soon be out and it seems every one's thoughts are on Summer vacations. Today, more and more parents are looking outside the usual amusement parks for new things to do with their children. As the price of gas goes up almost daily, they are also looking to add value to their vacations. Whether they are planning day trips, weekend getaways, or week long vacations, the focus is on spending quality time with the kids. But finding new places to visit that are fun and informative for both adults and children takes a bit of research. While the Internet makes researching destinations easier, the hectic lifestyles of modern families make finding the time to do the research nearly impossible...especially with the amount of information one can find online. Wouldn't it be great if someone could do the research for you? Wouldn't it be great if someone could help you put together a vacation package with activities the whole family can enjoy? Someone can...
Travel Cat at Travel With the Kids http://www.travelwiththekids.com/ creates family vacations with a personal touch. Following the trend of people seeking more family friendly vacation destinations, Travel With the Kids combines personal travel experience with in-depth searches of the web, travel guides, and magazines. This in-depth research gives you up-to-date information on family friendly activities in many popular areas. Visit Travel Cat's blog www.travelwiththekids.blogspot.com to check out some of the cool activities listed for destinations such as Seattle, Philadelphia, Chicago, Washington DC, and others. Current operating hours and admission prices are listed for each post. You'll be pleased to find that admission to many of the activities is free. Travel Cat loves to travel and is constantly on the look-out for affordable activities that enlighten, educate, and are just plain fun for the entire family.
Planning a family vacation doesn't have to be a headache. Let Travel With the Kids give you a custom designed family vacation that everyone can enjoy. For a list of services and contact information, visit http://www.travelwiththekids.com/ . Tell them where you would like to go and what your interests are. Travel Cat will do the research for you and provide you with suggestions for activities suited to your needs. Don't' wait. Contact Travel Cat and start planning your vacation memories now.
Travel With the Kids: Bringing you the best family friendly activities no matter where your vacation takes you.
Travel With The Kids is an independent travel designer. It is not a travel agency, nor is it associated with any museums, restaurants, or tourism bureaus. By the same token, Rambling and Writing has not and will not receive any monetary compensation nor other preferential treatment for this review.
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